Gideon Ifeanyi Ihuarulam

Gideon Ihuarulam Ifeanyi Phone: - |-| LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gideon-ihuarulam EDUCATION M.FE. Financial Economics Nile University, Abuja | 2024 – 2025 B.Sc. Economics (First Class Honours) Anchor University, Lagos | 2016 – 2020 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Strategic and impact-driven Data Analyst with over 5 years of experience transforming raw data into actionable insights across the food, finance, development, and education sectors. Skilled in designing dashboards, automating reporting pipelines, and driving evidence-based decision-making using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Python. Adept at streamlining processes, uncovering operational inefficiencies, and guiding data strategy from the ground up. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate with stakeholders, engineering teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes, including cost savings, performance uplift, product release, and grant wins. Passionate about using data to shape financial resilience, organizational growth, and community advancement. CORE SKILLS • Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), Python (Pandas, Seaborn, NumPy), R, Google Analytics • Database & Querying: SQL (Joins, CTEs, Views, Optimization), Microsoft SQL Server • Business Intelligence: Dashboard Automation, KPI Design, Data Storytelling, Performance Metrics, Customer Journey Analytics, Churn & Retention Analysis • Statistical & Financial Modeling: Regression Analysis, Break-even, Budgeting, Cost Projections • Tools & Platforms: Postman API, SPSS, EViews, Google Sheets, Bitrix24, Figma, SharePoint, Jira • Project Management: Cross-functional Collaboration, Reporting Pipelines, Team Training & Facilitation • Documentation & Reporting: PRD Creation, QA Feedback Loops, Donor Reports, Grant Support • Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Teaching, Attention to Detail PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Data Analyst-FoodTech & eCommerce Aggeron Foods — Abuja & Lagos | Feb 2025 – Present • Designed automated dashboards consolidating sales from POS terminals, third-party apps, and website. • Developed food cost models and yield reports using Excel and SQL Server to reduce portion discrepancies. • Created KPI dashboards for daily sales performance and cost center analysis across two restaurant units. • Proposed inventory control thresholds and flagged high-waste items using data correlation thresholds. • Enabled ₦3.2M in monthly savings by uncovering portion inconsistencies across major food categories. • Analyzed online and in-store sales funnels to identify drop-off points and customer behavior patterns. Data Analyst (Part-Time) C-STEMP — Remote | Jul 2024 – Dec 2024 • Developed MVPs for Elimi 2.0 and I-Leap. • Extracted and visualized training engagement, certification, and retention metrics using Postman APIs. • Built participant performance reports for the I-LEAP and E-limi programs. • Designed quality assurance feedback loops to track training content delivery efficiency. • Running A/B tests or analyzing user engagement and retention post-launch. • Co-led evaluation and reporting for monthly learning assessments across pilot sites. • Achieved 90%+ report accuracy and reduced reporting delays by automating manual review processes. Lead Data Consultant BEconomics / Logic Triangle — Abuja | Feb 2024 – Present • Conducted skill gap analysis for MDAs, identifying training needs and strategic upskilling areas. • Led survey design, sampling, and dashboard reporting for the Farmers’ Project and Moribund Report. • Developed grant feasibility studies using Excel models, stakeholder data, and SPSS. • Formulated business case models for SPAZ initiative, integrating eligibility and risk assessment matrices. • Recommendations from analysis informed ₦145M worth of project design and fund allocation. Finance Officer Building Blocks for Peace Foundation — Lagos | Jan 2024 – Jul 2024 • Managed multi-project financial tracking and donor reporting using automated Excel templates. • Streamlined cash flow projections and expense accountability. • Ensured compliance with grant funding guidelines and monthly reconciliation. • Participated in budget planning for peace-building projects across multiple states. • Successfully supported and reported on grant applications exceeding $10,000 in funding. Business Insight Manager FOODCROWDY — Lagos | Jul 2023 – Jan 2024 • Developed business intelligence dashboards for supply chain monitoring and vendor performance. • Led weekly data reviews to detect inventory gaps, delivery inconsistencies, and price fluctuations. • Provided analytics for pricing strategy, margin protection, and demand planning. • Coordinated data cleaning and restructuring for third-party procurement feeds. • Discovered recurrent business process breaches that accounted for ₦3M in losses per large trade cycle. • Leveraged vendor performance and supply chain analytics to improve digital fulfillment and customer satisfaction Financial Analyst ALEF Recycling — Lagos | Jan 2023 – Jul 2023 • Built cost projection models for plant expansion and recycling process efficiency. • Performed break-even analysis and profit margin tracking for various plastic categories. • Collaborated with the operations team to link cost drivers with operational output. • Conducted pricing sensitivity scenarios to assess the impact on profit margins. • Co-developed a shift rotation structure that improved production output by 40% with only 15% additional overhead. Data Analyst Jay K Academy — Remote | Jul 2022 – July 2024 • Designed SQL, Excel, and Power BI learning paths for beginner and intermediate learners. • Facilitated weekly training and one-on-one coaching on data cleaning, visualization, and reporting. • Built mock datasets and hands-on exercises for learners from various sectors. • Assisted 50+ students on research projects. Senior Report Analyst Moody Corporation — Remote | Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 • • Extracted financial indicators across market sectors to support risk and credit analysis reports. • • Automated report templates using advanced Excel functions and VBA macros. • • Standardized data pipelines to reduce manual interventions and improve TAT (turnaround time). • • Supported analysts in visualizing credit trends and regulatory signals. • • Improved team reporting workflow efficiency by 80% through customer-centric and shared reporting models.