Kabir Edota
Accomplished professional with a passion for delivering value using data and analytical functions. Committed to helping companies advance, by helping them develop strategic plans based on predictive modelling and findings. Bringing both a proven track record of analyzing complex data and serving as a strong project advisor through collaborations, in-depth analysis of market trends, principles, and consumer behavior.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Analyst
ETHCO GROUP LIMITED
Oldbury, England
(10.2022 - To Date)
- Gathered and processed data used to build initial proprietary company database.
- Used statistical methods to identify trends to target new customers, leading to a 300% increase in new customer onboarding.
- Created templates for reporting and visualizations to enhance decision making by management.
- Used regression models in forecasting future trends to eliminate redundancy in operational processes, thereby reducing costs by 5%.
Facilities / Project Management Officer
Nigerian Ports Authority
Lagos, Nigeria
(07.2019 - 09.2022)
- Ensured zero disruption to business from facility downtime and established an effective disaster recovery strategy.
- Led $4M ports admin building renovation, delivering project ahead of schedule.
- Created digital financial and non-financial records using self-developed data templates.
- Performed analysis, forecasting and utility reviews to predict stationary consumption and eliminate waste.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, cutting costs by 3% while maintaining ongoing communication and relationships.
- Planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments (cooling, power, elevators etc.)
Pricing & Access Analyst (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Pfizer Specialties Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
(05.2017 - 06.2019)
- Built pricing model that allowed entry into new markets ($1M and $500K in Tanzania and Uganda respectively).
- Restructured channel margins to the distributor to capture 5% margin and incremental revenues of $1M.
- Developed pricing proposals for bid submissions to secure long term institutional contracts and tenders achieving a 100% submission rate and 30% increase in win rates.
- Supervised the implementation of pricing procedures in accordance with market pricing SOP across 17 markets.
- Maintained clean and up to date pricing and sales records on company pricing systems.
- Forecasted and tracked key account metrics, effective prices, price changes, competitor offers and generated comprehensive quarterly reports.
- Supported the execution of Pricing & Market Access plans in line with commercial strategies & tactical plans that included trade and access plans, loyalty schemes, distributor claims and reimbursements.
Funds Transfer/ Transaction Officer
Jaiz Bank
Gusau, Nigeria
(2016)
Metering and Billing Officer
Kaduna Electricity Distribution PLC
Kaduna, Nigeria
(2015)
Business Development Associate
Urban Express Nigeria Limited
Kaduna, Nigeria
(2012 - 2014)
Registry Officer
Corporate Affairs Commission
Kaduna, Nigeria
(2011 - 2012)
EDUCATION
MSc. Data Science | 2022 - Present
University of Aberdeen
Data Visualization | Machine Learning | Advanced Statistics & Special Applications | Time Series Analysis | Python and R | Image Analysis.
MBA. Finance | 2017
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Investment & Project Analysis | Financial Markets & Economic Development | International Business Finance | Fundamentals of Marketing | Financial Systems and Bank Management | Business, Government & Society.
BEng. Mechanical Engineering | 2011
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
SKILLS