Ngukusuk Lawrence Barnabas

Data Analyst
Rayfield Lane Rayfield Jos, Jos, NG.

About

Data Analyst with 2+ years of experience and a B.Sc Mathematics (CGPA 4.41), specializing in retail, e-commerce, and agricultural data. Proficient in Python, SQL, Excel, and Power BI, with a proven track record of analyzing 100,000+ records to uncover actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and measurable business outcomes.

Work

Oasis Infobyte
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Data Analyst Intern

Remote

Summary

Led comprehensive end-to-end data analysis initiatives from data collection to advanced visualization, driving data-driven decision-making and enhancing data governance across multiple key projects.

Highlights

Streamlined data pipeline processes, including cleaning and validation, reducing data errors by ~20% and ensuring high-quality datasets for robust analytical outcomes.

Conducted in-depth exploratory data analysis on 50,000+ records using statistical methods, identifying critical trends that informed strategic business decisions and enhanced operational efficiency.

Optimized data retrieval and accessibility by leveraging SQL for complex data extraction and aggregation across diverse relational databases, improving query efficiency by 15%.

Developed 5+ compelling, interactive dashboards with Power BI and Excel, significantly enhancing stakeholder communication and facilitating data-driven insights for 3+ departments.

Ephaag Farms Initiative
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Data Analyst

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

Summary

Analyzed large datasets to identify critical trends and patterns, generating comprehensive reports and data-driven recommendations that informed strategic organizational initiatives across agricultural operations.

Highlights

Identified critical trends and patterns within large datasets spanning 3 years of operational records, producing comprehensive reports and data-driven recommendations that informed strategic initiatives across 3 key business areas.

Utilized SQL, Excel, and Python to clean, organize, and analyze complex data, improving data integrity by 25% and enhancing analytical accessibility.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to leverage data for solving intricate business problems, enhancing operational efficiency by 15% and providing strategic decision support.

Education

University of Jos
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Mathematics

Grade: 4.41 CGPA

Awards

NYSC Merit Award, Certificate of Merit & Discharge Certificate

Awarded By

NYSC

Recognized for outstanding leadership qualities, meritorious service, and contributions during the mandatory National Youth Service Corps program.

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Phase 7

Issued By

MTN

Data Literacy - What is it and why does it matter

Issued By

Coursera

Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

Issued By

Coursera

Introduction to Data Analytics with Python

Issued By

Alison

Data Analytics Essential

Issued By

CISCO Networking Academy

Skills

Python

Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, NumPy.

SQL
Excel

Google Sheets.

Power BI

Tableau.

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning & Preprocessing, Report Generation, Data Governance.

Version Control

Git/GitHub.

Cloud Platforms

AWS, Azure, GCP.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking.

Collaboration & Leadership

Adaptability, Leadership, Teamwork, Effective Communication, Collaboration.

Interests

Hobbies

Reading, Travelling, Playing Chess.

Projects

Retail Sales Dataset Analysis

Summary

Conducted end-to-end analysis of a retail sales dataset encompassing thousands of transactions, uncovering revenue trends, seasonal demand fluctuations, and top-performing product categories to inform business strategy.

E-Commerce Superstore Dataset Analysis

Summary

Analyzed a multi-category e-commerce superstore dataset to evaluate sales performance, profitability, and customer segmentation across different product lines and geographies for strategic business insights.