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Faith Usie

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

Results-driven Data Analyst with extensive experience in transforming complex data into actionable insights that enhance business growth and operational efficiency. Proficient in SQL, Python, and advanced visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau, with a strong ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends and optimize decision-making processes. Expertise includes data wrangling, statistical analysis, and automation, consistently delivering solutions that improve accuracy and reduce reporting time. Recognized for a collaborative approach and meticulous attention to detail, dedicated to leveraging data to address critical business challenges and improve strategic outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Data Analyst

Tophill Homes LTD
United Kingdom, Leeds
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Delivered monthly reports on residential property market trends using SQL and Python, contributing to 12% increase in successful acquisitions.
  • Developed predictive models analysing customer demographics and sales patterns, improving lead conversion rates.
  • Created interactive dashboards in Tableau to visualise key performance metrics for informed stakeholder decisions.
  • Analysed financial datasets for property portfolios, performing ROI calculations and risk assessments while automating reporting processes.

Business Data Analyst

NigerBev Limited
Lagos , Lagos
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and 10 cross-functional stakeholders to align business objectives with strategic initiatives.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis across five major industry segments, generating insights that enhanced market positioning.
  • Developed and presented executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations, accelerating decision-making processes.
  • Analysed diverse data sources, delivering insights that improved sales conversion and supported investment decisions.
  • Led SKU rationalisation initiatives to identify underperforming products and optimise portfolio profitability.
  • Designed real-time business performance dashboards, tracking KPIs to enhance data-driven performance reviews.

Data Scientist

United Bank for Africa
Lagos, Lagos
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Developed and maintained efficient data ETL pipelines, migrating over 40 million records to cloud.
  • Reduced data processing time, enhancing analytics turnaround and reporting efficiency.
  • Facilitated deployment of machine learning models for customer churn prediction and channel optimisation.
  • Improved customer retention rates and increased reactivation response by 15%.
  • Created over 30 interactive Power BI dashboards, monitoring transaction success and failure rates.
  • Contributed to reduction in incident resolution time, saving approximately monitoring costs.
  • Constructed automated subscription systems delivering over 2,000 targeted alerts monthly to managers.
  • Increased customer engagement follow-ups by and improved client satisfaction scores.

Cloud and Data Analyst

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
Lagos, Lagos
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Generated and automated over 40 weekly and monthly performance reports, delivering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations that improved executive decision-making speed.
  • Led SQL Server database encryption for critical systems, enhancing data security protocols and ensuring compliance with enterprise and client data protection standards, reducing security audit risks.
  • Deployed over 15 dashboards, performance reports using Excel and Power BI, enabling senior leadership to track business KPIs and trends, which resulted in improvement in operational oversight.
  • Developed employee attrition analysis report that identified key turnover drivers, enabling HR and management to implement education in voluntary employee turnover within six months.

Data/Research Analyst

Jacio Environmental Limited
Lagos, Lagos
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Prepared detailed reports highlighting key insights and predictions, effectively supporting management decision-making.
  • Developed over 12 ETL processes, data pipelines, enabling efficient data analysis, and enhancing data accessibility.
  • Constructed informative dashboards and reports in Excel, analysing the environmental impact of flare gases, providing actionable insights.
  • Responded promptly to internal data requests, facilitating evidence-based decision-making across the organization.

Education

Master of Science - Managing Innovations and Information Technology

University of Salford
United Kingdom
06.2025 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Benin
Benin, Edo State
09.2013 - 10.2015

Skills

  • Data Visualisation & BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau - for crafting intuitive dashboards and visual insights to drive data-informed decisions
  • Cloud & Data Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric - leveraging cloud-based infrastructure for scalable data analytics and integration
  • Database Management: Oracle, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft SQL Server - proficient in querying, optimising, and managing relational databases
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: SQL, ETL processes - skilled in extracting, transforming, and loading data for accurate reporting and deep analysis
  • Data Science - Machine Learning: Exploratory data analysis, model development, and deployment using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and support decision-making
  • Business Analysis & Strategy: Strategic planning, business process modelling, and requirement gathering to align data solutions with business goals
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights
  • Risk & Project Management: Identifying business risks and managing projects through their lifecycle using agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Applying analytical reasoning to uncover patterns, address challenges, and improve decision-making processes
  • Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives through data insights and lean methodologies

Certification

  • 2025, Certified Business Analyst Practitioner (CBAP), IIBA
  • 2024, Member, International Institute of Business Analysis
  • 2023, Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft
  • 2021, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, Dataleum
  • 2018, BEng. Chemical Engineering, University of Benin
  • 2016, Process modelling and simulation, (Aspen Hysys)

Awards

  • 2024, MD Honorary Award, NigerBev Limited
  • 2021, Best Graduating Student, (Data Analytics June 2021 Cohort) - Dataleum

Timeline

Master of Science - Managing Innovations and Information Technology

University of Salford
06.2025 -

Data Analyst

Tophill Homes LTD
05.2025 - 06.2025

Business Data Analyst

NigerBev Limited
11.2023 - 05.2025

Data Scientist

United Bank for Africa
10.2022 - 11.2023

Cloud and Data Analyst

Signal Alliance Technology Holding
02.2022 - 10.2022

Data/Research Analyst

Jacio Environmental Limited
06.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Benin
09.2013 - 10.2015
Faith Usie