Hamdat Lawan
Data analyst
Cheadle Hulme,UK
Summary
Hamdat LawanMBA,Msc Data Analyst
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Analyses business data with keen eyes for spotting inefficiencies and proffering prompt solutions within the framework of an agile methodology. A great communicator who can facilitate different teams to work on different requirements. A self-motivated individual and has good work ethic. She is open-minded and embraces continuous learning for personal and professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager & Data Analyst
Skills City
, UK
01.2023 - Current
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Worked with business intelligence software and various reports to glean insights into trends and prospects.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
- Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Consultant Business Analyst
The Teaching Platform UK
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Optimized data access and storage to improve performance of analytics systems.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
Finance Officer /Head Accounting and Finance
National Centre
11.2009 - 10.2018
- Hydropower Research and Development (NACHRED)
- Preparation of Final Accounts and annual reports
- Report to the Director and also advice the Director on matters concerning accounting and finance of the organization
- Monitor preparation of annual budget
- Month end reporting and analysis, assisting with the preparation of month close
- Fixed asset analysis, calculation of depreciation and disposals
- Reporting on fixed asset budgets vs actuals
- Support the development, documentation and compliance with the new finance accounting reporting standards IFRS
- Maintenance of Capital Expenditure Accounts and Documentation
- Monitoring expenses, cash flow and controlling expenditure
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintained fixed assets register
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Any other duties assigned by the Finance Officer.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
ACCOUNTANT
11.2009 - 11.2012
- Preparation of monthly payroll
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
- Prepare monthly petty cashbook
- Monitoring expenses, cash flow and controlling expenditure
IT Business Personnel
Afri Bank, International PLC (Now Polaris Bank)
, Nigeria
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Customer experiences that are tailored to the individual in order to foster brand loyalty
- Assist in business modelling and adapting product services to changing market needs
- Collaborated with teammates to develop and implement efficient customer service initiatives whilst providing post-implementation support
- Identify ways our clients can cut costs and gain efficiencies with operations and logistics matters in turn improving the overall turnover of the bank
- Utilized exceptional time management abilities to expedite task completion and minimize errors
- Gathering market intelligence on competitor eBusiness products and services to provide continual benchmarking of our propositions;
- Working with business analysts, client consultants and clients to design optimal eBusiness solutions which meet clients' needs
Education
Data Analytics Bootcamp - Data Analytics
01.2023 - Current
Project Management Fundamentals - undefined
Online Training World
TESOL- Teaching - undefined
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance (MERIT
Masters in Business Administration - MERIT
Bachelor of Science - Finance
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 10X Business Growth Conference - undefined
03.2021 - 03.2022
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and October 2022
Skills
PowerBIundefined
Reading, Traveling
I love to read in my free time, I am currently reading Beyond Positive Thinking by Dr. Robert Antony and 10X Rule book by grant Cardone.
I align with a lot of the principles taught in both books.
I love to travel as well, to explore different food and culture
Timeline
Skills City - Data Analytics Bootcamp, Data Analytics
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager & Data Analyst - Skills City
01.2023 - Current
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
10X Business Growth Conference,
03.2021 - 03.2022
Consultant Business Analyst - The Teaching Platform UK
07.2019 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development
11.2012 - 12.2013
Finance Officer /Head Accounting and Finance - National Centre
11.2009 - 10.2018
ACCOUNTANT -
11.2009 - 11.2012
IT Business Personnel - Afri Bank, International PLC (Now Polaris Bank)
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Project Management Fundamentals,
- TESOL- Teaching,
Salford Business School - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance (MERIT
University of Ilorin - Masters in Business Administration, MERIT
University of Ilorin - Bachelor of Science, Finance
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