CHUKWUKA OFORGU
Data Engineer
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Adaptable Data Engineer with hands-on experience designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions in the Azure ecosystem. Skilled in Python, SQL, and PySpark for data transformation and automation. Strong foundation in BI development using Power BI and Tableau. Proven ability to collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver reliable, actionable data solutions while ensuring data quality, security, and compliance. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Data Analysis & Programming: Python, R, SQL, Excel, Spark
Data Visualisation & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau
Machine Learning & Modelling: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, Recommender Systems
Data Engineering:, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse, ETL pipelines, API integration SOFT SKILLS
Analytical and critical thinker Stakeholder engagement Effective communicator Adaptable and proactive Time and project management Collaborative team player PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Junior Data Engineer
Readrly, UK Jan 2024 – Present
Assisted in the development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines on Azure, enabling seamless data movement and transformation between enterprise systems.
Used Azure Data Factory to orchestrate ETL processes, ingesting raw data from multiple sources into centralised storage and reducing manual integration efforts.
Designed and implemented PySpark-based transformation workflows in Azure Databricks for data processing and big data analytics, improving processing efficiency and scalability.
Created ad hoc Power BI reports and dashboards connected to Azure and Spark data sources, providing actionable insights to business stakeholders.
Business Intelligence Analyst
United Bank for Africa Sept 2020 – Jan 2024
Automated interactive dashboards and reports tracking branch performance across 10+ locations, improving visibility into transaction volumes and operational efficiency.
Delivered data driven insights that reduced operational bottlenecks by 15% and informed strategic decisions at the executive level.
Partnered with Finance, Operations, and Risk teams to develop tailored analytics solutions ensuring compliance with CBN regulations and GDPR requirements.
Implemented data governance best practices, achieving 99%+ dataset accuracy and reducing reporting discrepancies across operational data.
Customer Service Officer
United Bank for Africa May 2016 – Aug 2020
Provided front line banking services to 150+ clients daily, consistently maintaining a 90%+ customer satisfaction rating.
Analyzed transaction patterns and customer feedback, driving a 20% reduction in recurring service complaints.
Ensured 100% KYC compliance during client onboarding using Finacle CRM, preventing regulatory breaches and facilitating smooth audits.
Designed and maintained daily Excel based performance reports, cutting service tracking time by 40% and enabling faster issue resolution.
Data Administrator
National Youth Service Corp - Prinx Infotech Aug 2014 – July 2015
Managed and maintained multiple organisational databases, ensuring 100% data integrity and accuracy for compliance and reporting.
Conducted data cleansing and validation, eliminating 95% of duplicate or erroneous entries to improve analytics reliability.
Produced scheduled and ad hoc reports that accelerated departmental decision making by 25%.
Provided data process training to student and staff members, improving productivity and reducing report preparation time.
EDUCATION
MSc in Data Science (Distinction) University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 BSc in Biochemistry Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria Sep 2009 - Nov 2013 TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamental
Advanced SQL for Data Professionals
Machine Learning in Production Course
Machine Learning Specialization Course
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Winner, TAFU–BCS Sustainable IT Innovation Award IBM’s London office May, 2025
Recognised for a postgraduate-level data solution promoting sustainable technology Participant, GDS & Incubator for AI Hackathon Nexus, University of Leeds. April, 2025
Co-developed data/AI solutions for local government planning challenge. Founding Chairperson & Mentor, BCS UWE Student Chapter UWe Bristol Nov, 2024
Led the establishment of the student chapter, connecting aspiring tech professionals with BCS