Anthony Ikpide

Ikpide Anthony Business Analyst | Project Lead | Remote Work Specialist-| Roles) - | Nigeria (Open to Global Remote Professional Summary Results-driven Business Analyst with 10+ years of experience delivering high-impact, datadriven solutions to optimize business operations, enhance sales performance, and drive strategic decision-making. Proven success in leading digital transformation projects across West Africa, with a track record of automating manual processes, increasing efficiency, and significantly boosting revenue. Adept at collaborating across remote teams, facilitating agile frameworks, and turning raw data into actionable business insights using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx. Recognized for operational excellence, I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking, project leadership, and technical expertise to every engagement. Core Competencies - Business & Data Analysis - Remote Project Leadership - Process Optimization & Automation - Agile/Scrum Methodology - Business Intelligence & Reporting - Strategic Planning & Execution - Stakeholder Engagement - Documentation & SOP Development - Sales & Revenue Growth Analytics - Digital Transformation & Change Management Professional Experience Business Analyst & Project Lead – Remote Olam Limited, Nigeria & Ghana | 2017 – Present - Spearheaded a company-wide digital transformation initiative by automating manual sales workflows using a custom-built mobile app—scaling from 10 pilot users to 1,000+ across Nigeria and Ghana. - Managed a distributed team of 16, responsible for adoption, troubleshooting, training, and long-term support across regions. - Designed and implemented dynamic Tableau dashboards for field sales agents, reducing report generation time by 70%. - Increased field sales team productivity by 25% and boosted monthly revenue from $21M to $22.79M post-implementation. - Conducted 'AS-IS' vs. 'TO-BE' process analysis, facilitating workshops, and aligning stakeholders using Jira, Whimsical, and other tools. - Delivered extensive process documentation, SOP updates, and facilitated agile ceremonies including sprint planning and reviews. - Award: Operational Excellence Award – March 2019. Divisional Sales Analyst Mondelez International (Cadbury Nigeria Plc) | 2013 – 2017 - Delivered over ₦1B in gross sales revenue through effective data analysis and optimization of sales pipelines. - Developed predictive sales forecasting tools and provided key performance dashboards to senior leadership. - Provided early warning insights and mitigation plans using advanced reporting tools, significantly reducing operational inefficiencies. - Recognized as Best Divisional Sales Analyst – 2015. Business Analyst Talion Capital & Consulting Ltd. | 2009 – 2013 - Conducted market and competitor research that led to a 15% reduction in operational losses. - Implemented structured reporting mechanisms to improve client acquisition and retention strategies. Junior Equity Research Analyst Mega Equities Ltd. | 2007 – 2009 - Supported investment decisions with detailed financial modeling and equity research. Education Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering University of Lagos, Nigeria Certifications - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - Scrum Master Certified (SMC) - Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC) - Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) - Scrum Developer Certified (SDC) Technical Skills - BI Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx - Productivity Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Google Workspace - Project & Agile Tools: Jira, Confluence, Trello - Process Mapping: Whimsical, Lucidchart Professional Affiliations Member, International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Awards - Operational Excellence Award – Olam Ltd. (2019) - Best Division Sales Analyst – Mondelez International (2015)