THOMPSON GIWA
Huddersfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Data analyst with proven expertise in data analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization using SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Skilled in advanced Excel, Python(basic), and R for efficient data processing and reporting automation. Strong analytical abilities focused on data quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, with experience in education data analytics and compliance with GDPR standards. Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams to provide insights that enhance strategic decision-making.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data Analyst / Reporting Services Associate
IRIS Software Group – Every Education
Leeds
2023.10 - 2025.11
- Analysed, cleansed, and validated school payroll, HR, absence, and compliance datasets prior to migration.
- Developed and executed SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate customer data.
- Designed and delivered Power BI dashboards to visualise workforce KPIs and payroll trends.
- Prepared and validated Single Central Record (SCR) data to support safeguarding and Ofsted compliance.
- Used Advanced Excel for reconciliation, data quality checks, and reporting.
- Collaborated with implementation and support teams to resolve complex data issues.
- Ensured GDPR compliance and data governance standards across all analytics processes.
- KEY PROJECTS
- School Payroll Data Migration – Migrated payroll datasets for multiple UK schools.
- Absence Management Analytics – Analysed staff absence trends to support workforce planning.
- Power BI Workforce Dashboards – Built interactive dashboards for HR and payroll insights.
- SCR Compliance Reporting – Supported safeguarding compliance through accurate data reporting.
Data Analyst / Business Intelligence
University of Huddersfield
HUDDERSFIELD, Kirklees
2023.03 - 2023.10
- · Analysis of student outcome and experience data measures for use in regulation by the National office for student (OFS)..
- Streamlined data processing with automation techniques.
- Developed predictive models to forecast future business trends accurately.
- Mitigated risks by identifying and resolving data discrepancies rapidly.
- Created interactive dashboards using Power BI for easy data interpretation and presentation.
- Utilised SQL to extract relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to meet project deadlines, delivered consistent results.
- · Mined and analyzed large data sets containing student records, drawing valid inferences and creating reports for university management.
- · Analysis of student outcome and experience data measures for use in regulation by the National office for student (OFS).
Education
MSc - Business Intelligence & Analytics
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees 2022.01 - 2023.10
Skills
- Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, Data Visualisation, Data Migration, Data Validation, Payroll & HR Systems, Education Data Analytics, Data Quality Assurance, Reporting Automation, Stakeholder Engagement
- SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), Python, R, Power Query
- Data Analysis & BI: SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel
- Databases & Querying: SQL (Joins, CTEs, Sub-queries), Data Validation
- Data Visualisation: Power BI (DAX, KPIs), Tableau Dashboards
- Data Processing: Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables), Python (Pandas – basic)
- Compliance & Governance: GDPR, Data Accuracy, Audit Readiness
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
- Time management with impressive ability to meet deadlines
- Collaboration within cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused mindset
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Certification
· PRINCE 2 Project Management, Agile Project Institute AP R IL 2018
· LEAN-Problem solving, LEAN Academy APM Terminals MAY 2009, Level 3 – LEAN Practitioner, LEAN Academy APM Terminals
· Data Science Methodology/Awarded by Coursera and IBM
· Data Science Orientation/Awarded by Coursera and IBM
· Tools for Data Science/Awarded by Coursera and IBM
· Databases-DML statements and SQL server.
Languages
English
Fluent
Reference
IRIS.HR@iris.co.uk
Timeline
Data Analyst / Reporting Services Associate
IRIS Software Group – Every Education
2023.10 - 2025.11
Data Analyst / Business Intelligence
University of Huddersfield
2023.03 - 2023.10
MSc - Business Intelligence & Analytics
University of Huddersfield
2022.01 - 2023.10