Data Analyst & Statistician Big Data Analytics Specialist

JAMAL AKANNI SULU

Data Analyst Statistician Big Data Analytics Specialist

Sheffield, South Yorkshire • *************@*****.*** • +44-743*-****** • linkedin.com/in/sulu-jamal-akanni- aba644218

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven Data Analyst and Statistician with over 10 years of experience transforming complex datasets into actionable insights within regulated and high-stakes environments. Holds an MSc in Big Data Analytics

(Sheffield Hallam University, 2025) and a BSc in Applied Mathematics with Statistics. Proven record of improving reporting efficiency by 30%, developing performance dashboards, and communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders. Proficient in SQL, Advanced Excel, SPSS, Tableau, and Power BI. Eligible to work in the UK — Postgraduate visa valid until May 2027. CORE SKILLS

Statistical Analysis Regression, Trend Analysis, Time Series, Forecasting Data Visualisation Tableau, Power BI, Dashboard Development Data Tools SQL, Advanced Excel, SPSS Programming & Analytics Python (data analysis), Big Data techniques

Reporting & MI KPI Reporting, Regulatory Reports, Management Dashboards Data Quality Cleaning, Validation, Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement Senior-level reporting, cross-functional collaboration Leadership Mentoring junior analysts, process improvement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Analyst (Remote) Lufemos Consult — Ibadan, Nigeria Mar 2024 – Present

• Analysed multi-source datasets (sales, marketing, finance) to identify trends and support operational planning.

• Built and maintained dashboards in Tableau and Excel, improving management visibility of key performance metrics.

• Applied statistical techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy and support data-driven decision- making.

• Maintained data integrity through structured validation, cleaning, and quality assurance processes. Senior Statistician / Data Analyst National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control

(NAFDAC) — Lagos, Nigeria Mar 2012 – Dec 2023

• Led analysis of large-scale regulatory datasets using SQL, Excel, and SPSS to support national compliance monitoring and reporting.

• Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical reports for senior management and regulatory stakeholders.

• Streamlined data collection and validation workflows, reducing data processing time by approximately 30%.

• Developed performance metrics and reporting frameworks that improved organisational decision- making efficiency.

• Identified data-driven efficiency and cost-saving opportunities, contributing to measurable reductions in operational expenditure.

• Mentored and upskilled junior analysts, raising team reporting quality and consistency standards.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with IT, compliance, and operations teams to enhance data collection systems.

EDUCATION

MSc Big Data Analytics Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Sheffield Hallam University — Sheffield, UK

Dissertation: Evaluating Cyberattack Detection and Response Mechanisms in Financial Institutions Using Network Traffic Analysis

BSc Applied Mathematics with Statistics Mar 2017 – Oct 2020 Bells University of Technology — Ota, Nigeria

Dissertation: Statistical Analysis of Cropland Area in Canada Using an Autoregressive Hidden Markov Time Series Model

Higher National Diploma (HND) — Statistics Oct 2005 – Oct 2007 Federal Polytechnic Offa — Offa, Nigeria

National Diploma (ND) — Statistics Oct 2002 – Oct 2004 Federal Polytechnic Offa — Offa, Nigeria

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Right to Work: Eligible to work in the UK — Postgraduate visa valid until May 2027 (Skilled Worker sponsorship required thereafter)

Target Roles: Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst

References: Available on request

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