Stanley Akpanah
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Data Analyst with 8+ years of experience in the public sector. Expert in
transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that improve decision-making,
operational efficiency, and program performance. Proficient in SQL, Python, Excel, and
Business Intelligence tools including Power BI and Tableau. Proven track record of
improving data accuracy by 30% and building scalable, automated dashboards.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Analytics: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, KPI Development.
Data Management: ETL Processes, Data Cleaning, Data Transformation, Data Validation.
Visualization: Dashboard Development, Data Storytelling, Reporting & Insights.
Soft Skills: Stakeholder Communication, Problem Solving, Cross-functional
Collaboration.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Power
Query), Google Sheets.
Programming: Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Stata.
Methods: Statistical Modeling, Performance Tracking, Quality Assurance (QA).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bayelsa NGCARES | Data Analyst | 2022 – Present
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Data Optimization: Analyzed large-scale datasets using SQL and Python, resulting in a
40% improvement in data-driven decision-making.
Business Intelligence: Designed and maintained interactive Power BI dashboards,
significantly increasing reporting efficiency and stakeholder visibility.
Performance Metrics: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and track
KPIs, ensuring 100% alignment with program performance goals.
Quality Control: Spearheaded data validation and cleaning initiatives that improved
overall data accuracy by 30%.
Strategic Planning: Delivered actionable insights and automated reports that supported
long-term operational optimization.
e-Governance Bureau | Senior Program Analyst | 2015 – 2021
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Predictive Analytics: Conducted advanced data analysis and built predictive models that
improved forecasting accuracy by 30%.
Strategic Leadership: Partnered with senior leadership to develop data-driven
strategies, increasing overall program effectiveness by 20%.
Financial Oversight: Supported budget planning and financial tracking across multiple
public sector programs to ensure cost efficiency.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Developed executive-level dashboards to monitor program
performance and support critical decision-making.
SELECTED PROJECTS
NGCARES RA3 Payment Review Dashboard
• Developed an end-to-end Power BI dashboard to visualize fund disbursement,
enabling real-time monitoring of payment processes.
• Automated data ingestion pipelines to enhance transparency and stakeholder
reporting accuracy.
• Managed a dataset of 30,000+ records, performing data cleaning, validation, and
analysis to deliver accurate and actionable insights.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate – Coursera (2023)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent ability to translate complex data into business insights
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
