Faruq Kuku O.
Linkedin | Portfolio
CAREER SUMMARY
Strategic data analyst with an engineering foundation and 2+ years of experience translating complex data into decision-ready
insights across fintech, energy, telecommunications, and development consulting. Specialized in problem framing, KPI design, and
analytical systems that support executive strategy, capital allocation, and operational risk reduction. Adept at leveraging
automation, structured analysis, and AI-assisted workflows to deliver high-impact outcomes with precision
WORK EXPERIENCE
Luminel Consulting Inc. — Business Consulting & Data Analytics Firm | Remote, Canada
Business Consulting Analyst
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Designed automated performance measurement frameworks that reduced operational risk exposure by 15%, enabling
leadership to proactively identify service delivery gaps rather than react to failures.
Built variance analysis models and executive dashboards that improved project milestone completion rates by 20%,
directly informing funding continuation decisions.
Conducted impact and fund-utilization analysis for healthcare M&E programs, producing evidence-backed reports used
by international donors to validate ROI and program sustainability.
Identified 5 systemic service delivery bottlenecks through cross-metric analysis, supporting strategic program redesign
rather than surface-level optimization.
Synthesized analytical findings into board-level narratives, aligning technical insights with donor and stakeholder priorities.
Flutterwave — Fintech | Remote, Nigeria
Data Analyst, Tuition by Flutterwave (Internship)
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Nov 2024 - Present
Feb 2024 - Sept 2024
Led market intelligence and competitive analysis that contributed to a 15% increase in competitive positioning,
incorporating regulatory, behavioral, and pricing signals
Developed financial and user-driven forecasting models projecting 60% revenue growth, informing go-to-market and
break-even strategy for Tuition by Flutterwave.
Evaluated product-market fit using structured survey analysis (n=37), identifying a 62% engagement rate that directly
supported a strategic rebranding decision.
Translated analytical outputs into executive-level presentations, ensuring insights influenced decisions rather than
remaining descriptive
KEY PROJECTS
Connecticut Telecoms — infrastructure coverage, network optimization, and service equity
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Identified 212,000 underserved residents across 169 towns by designing population-to-tower density metrics, highlighting
infrastructure gaps requiring $50M+ investment prioritization.
Increased planning efficiency by 40% through advanced Power Query (M-code) automation, standardizing 500+
inconsistent registry records for reliable geospatial analysis.
Quantified the digital divide by linking provider competition to service quality, revealing a 60% speed disparity between
top and bottom quartile towns (r = 0.64).
EU Power Market Forecast Analysis — Energy Economics & Renewable Power Forecasting
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Oct 2025
Aug 2025
Evaluated renewable investment scenarios across EU markets, identifying UK Solar PV as the optimal long-term
opportunity with a 6.9% ROI premium.
Modeled market saturation risk using correlation analysis (R = -0.89), validating renewable penetration effects on
wholesale power pricing.
Explained a €14 baseload price differential by linking generation mix structure to price behavior, supporting evidencebased energy policy insights
EDUCATION
AltSchool Africa, NG
Diploma, Data Analysis
University of Ibadan, NG
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Second Class Upper)
AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS
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Member, Data Community Africa
Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
July 2019 - May 2024
2023 - Present
TECHNICAL AND ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES
• Decision Analytics: KPI design, performance measurement, variance analysis, forecasting, market intelligence
• Data & Automation: Power BI, Excel, Google Sheets, Power Query (M), SQL, Python, Looker Studio.
• Strategic Skills: Problem framing, assumption testing, executive storytelling, stakeholder alignment
• AI-Era Leverage: Analytical automation, structured workflows, AI-assisted insight generation
