Chad Efaw

Chad Efaw is a Research Reporting Analyst at West Virginia University since August 2020, with a background in data analysis and crime analysis. Previously, Chad served as a Crime Analyst for the City of Pittsburgh, where responsibilities included developing NLP models, automating ETL processes, creating Shiny dashboards, and conducting literature reviews on algorithmic accountability and public health. Experience also includes roles as a Data Analyst at MARC USA, where Chad focused on feature engineering and predictive analytics, and as an Analyst at Maher & Maher, working on statistical adjustment models for federal workforce legislation. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from West Virginia University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Lehigh University.