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Dennis Odoom

London

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented Data Engineer with over 12 years of experience in banking, e-commerce, and IT consulting. Proven ability to design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions that improve business processes, enhance data quality, and empower informed decision-making. Skilled in various technologies, including ETL tools, SQL databases, data warehousing, and cloud platforms. Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively across departments and fostering a culture of data literacy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BI Analytics Engineer

Headforwards Solutions
11.2023 - Current
  • Supported the delivery of a BI Architecture through testing and learning to ensure the proposed technical and data architecture fulfills business needs.
  • Created and documented ETL and DWH best practices within the DWH. Installed those best practices in the delivery roles, e.g., IT technicians, data owners, data analysts, SQL users, etc., through training and coaching, via side-by-side programming.
  • Designed Data Quality, Retention, and Master Data Management processes within the sprints.
  • Supported the creation of the centralized data dictionary.
  • Supported the creation of user groups and their governance to ensure joiners, users, and leavers are managed with an appropriate process and level of access.
  • Ensured the BI platform the ability to manage both anonymized and sensitive data in a controlled manner that supports GDPR.
  • Documented best practices for using and managing both structured and unstructured data.
  • Evolved the requirements specification template through its use to streamline the onboarding of future data sources into the DWH, including the review of a readiness checklist to support data sources for use in prioritization.
  • Used the sprint to create a T-shirt sizing cost model for future data sources & BI requests. Whilst delivering the pilot, consider how alternate data types and sources will fit the model designed.
  • Supported the design and socialization of Azure security models to gain stakeholder comfort that all controls are in place to ensure no data leakage or vulnerability which covers the data warehouse infrastructure and data visualization/strategic tools.

Data Engineer

Bigspark Limited
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • Designed data models for complex analysis needs.
  • Performed comprehensive testing of software applications intended for production environments, contributing to a smooth and successful deployment process.

Data Engineer

Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited
04.2018 - 01.2023
  • Designed and implemented ETL processes to extract, transform, and load financial data from diverse sources (core banking systems, external feeds) into the central data warehouse ensuring timely and accurate data availability for critical business reports and analytics.
  • Established data quality processes to cleanse, validate, and standardize data warehouse data, minimizing errors and discrepancies, leading to more reliable insights for stakeholders.
  • Managed the information repository to facilitate efficient data retrieval by analysts and business users, empowering them with self-service access to critical data for informed decision-making.
  • Defined and implemented a robust data systems architecture and integration framework to ensure seamless data flow across various banking systems, improving data consistency and reducing data silos.
  • Administered and maintained the Core Reports Server (SAP Business Objects 4.2) environment, ensuring optimal performance and availability for generating critical business reports.

IT Manager & Digital Marketing Analyst

Jumia
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated IT operations across six(6) African countries, ensuring seamless system functionality.
  • Developed a deep understanding of company IT systems, providing effective communication and training to staff on new features, troubleshooting queries, and managing quick fixes.
  • Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Managed daily operations across the e-store's desktop, mobile, and app platforms, ensuring smooth customer experience across all touchpoints.
  • Designed, developed, and deployed successful e-commerce marketing campaigns by performing daily analysis and optimization of campaigns, leveraging web analytics to improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Worked closely with design, marketing, and category management teams to plan, execute, and evaluate online campaigns, fostering a collaborative approach to achieving business goals.

Data Developer

Bsystems Company Limited
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Developed database functions, procedures, and triggers to support the software development team's project needs.
  • Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
  • Administered and supported Oracle and SQL Server in a development environment.
  • Identified and resolved performance issues and bottlenecks, ensuring optimal database performance for software development projects.

Education

Bsc - Computer Science & Statistics

University of Ghana
06.2013

Professional in Data Engineering - undefined

Blosoom Academy
12.2019

Skills

  • SQL
  • SSIS
  • Python
  • Apache Spark
  • Apache Airflow
  • Docker
  • Power BI
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Database Administration
  • Strategy
  • Business Analysis
  • Product Management

Certification

  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate, 09/01/23, Databricks, credentials.databricks.com/21997c12-111c...
  • Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0, 05/01/23, Databricks, credentials.databricks.com/aafc530b-95a2...

Personal Information

Title: Data Engineer

Timeline

BI Analytics Engineer

Headforwards Solutions
11.2023 - Current

Data Engineer

Bigspark Limited
03.2023 - 10.2023

Data Engineer

Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited
04.2018 - 01.2023

IT Manager & Digital Marketing Analyst

Jumia
11.2015 - 03.2018

Data Developer

Bsystems Company Limited
08.2013 - 06.2015

Professional in Data Engineering - undefined

Blosoom Academy

Bsc - Computer Science & Statistics

University of Ghana

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