Marriane Makahiya

Marriane Makahiya-| - Summary A highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in data analysis, and business intelligence. With a solid foundation in applied mathematics and technical expertise in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI, I have delivered actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making across diverse industries. In previous roles, I successfully designed data storage and analysis solutions, developed predictive models, and conducted post-campaign evaluations. Armed with certifications in Google Data Analytics, Google Cloud tools, and causal analysis, I am passionate about leveraging data to optimize business outcomes. Professional Experience Unit Manager, Pru Life UK Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 ● ● ● Provided mentoring, coaching, and performance management to optimize team effectiveness while ensuring alignment with company standards and goals. Conducted regular team meetings and performance reviews, fostering a culture of collaboration. Achieved consistent sales targets through strategic planning and execution. Insurance Agent, Pru Life UK Mar 2018 – present ● Assisted clients in selecting insurance products tailored to their needs and budgets, streamlined the application process and supported clients through claims and queries, built long-term client relationships to drive trust and retention. Data Scientist, SpectData Oct 2018 – Mar 2022 ● ● ● Designed and implemented data storage, analysis, and visualization solutions for diverse business challenges. Delivered insights using machine learning and statistical models, enhancing client decision-making. Created impactful GitHub projects, including: o Geospatial Pie Charts with ggplot2 o Sentiment Analysis on Movie Reviews Using Python Business Intelligence Analyst, Dyson Dec 2018 – Jun 2019 ● ● Developed and delivered timely reports on critical business metrics for key stakeholders. Utilized tools like Tableau and Power BI to provide insights supporting strategic decisions. Data Analyst, WHG Customer Services Philippines, Inc. Aug 2016 – Oct 2018 ● ● Conducted in-depth data reporting and analysis to inform business strategies. Key contributions: o Customer Lifecycle Analysis o Promotion Forecasting and Cost-Benefit Analysis o Post-Campaign Evaluation Education Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics University of the Philippines Los Baños 2016 | Cum Laude ● Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Award of Excellence Skills ● ● ● Programming & Analysis: Python, R, SQL Data Visualization Tools: Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, MicroStrategy Cloud Platforms: Google BigQuery Certifications ● ● ● ● ● ● Applying Machine Learning to Your Data with Google Cloud (Coursera, 2019) From Data to Insights with Google Cloud (Coursera, 2019) Achieving Advanced Insights with BigQuery (Coursera, 2019) Creating New BigQuery Datasets and Visualizing Insights (Coursera, 2019) Exploring and Preparing Your Data with BigQuery (Coursera, 2019) Google Data Analytics by Google (Coursera, 2025) Languages ● ● English (Fluent) Filipino (Native)