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Edward Ifezulike

Edward Ifezulike

Business Data Analyst
Winnipeg,Manitoba (Willing to Relocate)

Summary

Experienced Business Data Analyst with 6+ years of expertise in developing and implementing applications for business stakeholders in a commercial banking environment. Skilled in building scalable data stores, ETL pipelines, and Java/J2EE microservice architecture. Proven track record in AWS/Hadoop/CDP Big Data environments, database application development, and performance tuning. Adept at translating business requirements into technical solutions and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve transformational change. Seeking to leverage extensive experience to contribute to infrastructure projects in a senior business data analyst or lead project manager role on cloud computing or software projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

CX Business Analyst

Intouch CX
Full-time (Contract), Remote
08.2024 - Current
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
  • Implemented best-practice methodologies that improved overall project delivery timelines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Conducted market research studies to provide valuable insights for strategic planning initiatives.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop business intelligence tools, enhancing quality of data-driven decision-making leading to a 95% overall efficiency in the department.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing rigorous data validation techniques, leading to more reliable business insights.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.

Business-Data Analyst (Data Manager)

United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc)
Full-time, Remote
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive data audits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies that improved overall data reliability.
  • Developed information extraction and monitoring practices based on up-to-date InfoSec standards.
  • Enhanced data accuracy was accomplished by leading a team to improve credit risk reporting applications through designing and architecting solutions
  • Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
  • My responsibilities included the review of system performance by developing micro-services and data processing jobs, resulting in optimized workflows
  • I ensured code reliability by conducting thorough reviews and contributing to unit test plans, leading to improved quality standards through collaboration with QA teams
  • Seamless interface implementation was accomplished by collaborating with IT teams and vendors, resulting in effective integration
  • Smooth production implementations were supported by managing change activities, troubleshooting technical issues, and overseeing vendor releases, ensuring minimal Agile development methodologies were successfully applied, resulting in improved project efficiency
  • Effective communication with project teams and stakeholders translated business logic into technical designs, ensuring alignment and clarity.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of acquired company''s data systems by mapping critical fields between databases and performing extensive reconciliation efforts.

Data Analyst (Business Dev)

Access Bank Plc
Full-time, Remote
09.2018 - 01.2023
  • Scalable data stores for business analysis were developed and maintained, resulting in enhanced data accessibility and more efficient analytics processes
  • Real-time and batch processing applications were developed by working with Hadoop/CDP Big Data environments and using Spark/Hive, resulting in improved data processing efficiency
  • Advanced performance tuning and database application development were accomplished using Hibernate/Spring, Hive, MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase, and Oracle databases, resulting in significantly improved system efficiency and reliability
  • Mainframe technologies, including JCL, ZEKE, and Stonebranch scheduler, were utilized, resulting in optimized scheduling and job control processes
  • Application configuration and deployment were optimized by performing Unix/Linux shell scripting
  • Thorough unit testing was conducted with JUnit/testing, resulting in higher software reliability and performance
  • Monitored database activity using advanced analytics tools, identifying potential issues before they occurred and preventing over 90% of critical errors.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.

Business Information Analyst

Federal Government College
Part-time , Port Harcourt, Nigeria
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Part of a team of analysts in conducting comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement in the organization
  • Adopted the Data Stage approach to build ETL pipelines that transformed raw data into a structured format suitable for analysis
  • Leveraged Spark and Hive to process and analyze large datasets
  • Utilized Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy) to perform data cleaning, transformation, and statistical analysis
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided constructive feedback, and identified opportunities for professional development to enhance team productivity and morale
  • Developed automated scripts for routine maintenance tasks, reducing manual effort by 50% and increasing overall system efficiency
  • Created dynamic dashboards and reports using Python and Java to present insights to business stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria
08.2016

Skills

  • Big Data Management: Hadoop, Spark, Hive
  • Database Development: Hive, MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle
  • ETL Processing: Data Stage
  • Programming Languages: Java/J2EE, Python
  • Microservice Architecture: RESTful Web Services
  • Mainframe Technologies: JCL, ZEKE, Stonebranch scheduler
  • Development Tools: Hibernate, Spring, Unix/Linux, Shell Scripting
  • Methodologies: Agile
  • Cloud Storage & Hosting: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Client management
  • Advanced Excel
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Git Version Control

Accomplishments

  • Knowledge on Fraud AI models and Climate Stress Tests was enhanced by attending workshops, resulting in improved expertise and application of advanced methodologies.
  • A 30% reduction in processing time was accomplished by successfully leading the design and implementation of a new credit risk reporting application, resulting in significantly improved operational efficiency.
  • Data processing efficiency was improved by 25% through the development of a scalable ETL pipeline, resulting in faster and more reliable data handling.
  • Outstanding performance was recognized by being awarded Employee of the Month twice in 2019, resulting in enhanced team morale and personal credibility.

Educationcertifications

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science, Babcock University, Internationally Verified by WES, 08/01/16
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS), 08/01/24
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified, Project Management Institute (PMI), 06/01/24
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), International Institute of Business Analysts, 06/01/24
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, IBM Corporation, 08/01/20

Professional Development

  • Knowledge on Fraud AI models and Climate Stress Tests was enhanced by attending workshops, resulting in improved expertise and application of advanced methodologies.
  • A 30% reduction in processing time was accomplished by successfully leading the design and implementation of a new credit risk reporting application, resulting in significantly improved operational efficiency.
  • Data processing efficiency was improved by 25% through the development of a scalable ETL pipeline, resulting in faster and more reliable data handling.
  • Outstanding performance was recognized by being awarded Employee of the Month twice in 2019, resulting in enhanced team morale and personal credibility.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Data+ Certified - CompTIA - Sept 2024
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - Amazon Web Services (AWS) August 2024
  • · Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) International Institute of Business Analysts June 2023
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified - Project Management Institute (PMI) June 2023
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner - IBM Corporation August 2020

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Python

Oracle Database

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

ERP Applications

Tableau

Interests

Reading

Playing chess

Taking long walks

Networking with people

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

CX Business Analyst

Intouch CX
08.2024 - Current

Business-Data Analyst (Data Manager)

United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc)
03.2023 - 07.2024

Data Analyst (Business Dev)

Access Bank Plc
09.2018 - 01.2023

Business Information Analyst

Federal Government College
02.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Babcock University

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