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Noel Ogbuagu

Noel Ogbuagu

Liverpool

Summary

Transitioning from real estate and construction to Data Science and Analytics with a blend of industry knowledge and analytical skills. Expertise in harnessing data to inform strategic decisions, optimise operations, and drive growth. Highly motivated and detailed-oriented candidate passionate about using data to improve business performance and customer experience. Skilled at leveraging data to develop actionable solutions to business challenges and utilizing data mining and data visualization to create meaningful insights. Excellent technical aptitude and knowledge of programming languages, data analytics and data visualization.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Finance Analyst

Quintessence Properties Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Utilised Excel to save ₦15M for two key residential construction projects by analysing trends with expenses and identifying deviations
  • Shared insights with management through a PowerPoint presentation
  • Implemented a new reporting using Excel Pivot, which reduced processing time by 50%
  • Identified a 5% margin improvement opportunity by re-negotiating supplier contracts and optimising purchase orders, directly influencing the firm's cost-saving strategies
  • Compiled data, reports and year-end audit information.
  • Strengthened internal communication between finance department and other business units, fostering collaboration towards shared objectives.

Data Analyst Intern

Muster.Africa
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Led a pivotal data analysis case study, leveraging the Airbnb API, R & Tableau to analyse consumer preferences for short-term rental housing, influencing business decision-making
  • Provided recommendations that boosted recurring monthly revenue by 15%, leveraging insights on rental housing preferences to guide cross-divisional strategy execution
  • Designed an interactive Tableau dashboard that presented consumer preference insights to management, driving informed decision-making and contributing to the company's strategic pivot
  • Conducted thorough data validation and cleanup, ensuring accuracy and reliability of datasets used for analysis.
  • Optimized SQL queries for faster processing times, increasing overall productivity within the team.

Business Analyst Intern

Ernst & Young
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated in a five-member team and achieved a 10% increase in user acquisition for a rebranded commercial bank by conducting thorough benchmarking, market research and streamlining processes
  • Applied Excel-based maturity models and a strategic efficiency optimisation roadmap to improve operational efficiencies for a national cash-in-transit company by 15%
  • Contributed to a team and proposed key integrations for adopted fleet management systems, leading to a 20% cut in fuel costs and a 30% surge in operational efficiency for a cash-in-transit client
  • Attended department meetings to report on findings and to brainstorm and share new ideas with other team members.
  • Contributed to risk assessment activities by identifying potential issues and suggesting mitigation strategies.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science And AI

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Ashesi University
Accra, Ghana
05.2020

Skills

  • Model Development
  • Report Writing
  • Python Programming
  • Data Cleaning
  • R Programming
  • Tableau Software
  • Data Storytelling
  • Predictive modeling
  • Data Mining
  • Web Scraping
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Wrangling
  • NoSQL Databases
  • ETL processes
  • Natural Language Processing
  • SQL and Databases
  • KPI Tracking
  • Database Management
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Excel

Projects

  • BIKE SHARE CASE STUDY, Utilised R Studio to analyse 5 million bike share rides to investigate the behaviours of casual and member riders. Analysis informed a new marketing campaign to convert casual riders into annual members.
  • SALES DASHBOARD, Created a dashboard with Excel Pivot to help the client track product sales in real-time, offering visibility into key sales performance indicators.

Accomplishments

  • Started a small general contracting company and saved a client ₦21M in contracting fees by ensuring quality interior finishing on projects.
  • Managed construction projects from inception to completion, adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This was achieved by coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers for seamless project execution.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts, bid documents, and procurement agreements. Negotiated terms and conditions with clients, subcontractors, and vendors; monitored contract compliance and resolved any disputes or issues during construction.

Work Availability

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Interests

Karate

Sailing

Reading

Running

Cycling

Sports (Basketball, Football (normal), Football (NFL)

Software

Python

SQL

JavaScript

PHP

HTML

CSS

R

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeInternship

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home option

Timeline

Finance Analyst

Quintessence Properties Limited
09.2021 - 08.2022

Data Analyst Intern

Muster.Africa
07.2021 - 08.2021

Business Analyst Intern

Ernst & Young
02.2021 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Data Science And AI

University of Liverpool

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Ashesi University
Noel Ogbuagu