Soh Foray Kamara
Freetown
Summary
Objective:
Dedicated and analytical Data Analyst with 4 years of experience in data collection, analysis, and visualization. Seeking a challenging Data Analyst role to leverage my expertise in data-driven decision-making and contribute to your company's success.
Summary of Qualifications:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, and Excel.
- Extensive experience in cleaning, transforming, and organizing data for meaningful insights.
- Skilled in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and predictive modeling.
- Proficient in data visualization tools, including Tableau and Power BI
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong communication skills for conveying complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of database management and data warehousing principles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior FTTX Design and Planning Lead
Metro Cable Sierra Leone
Freetown
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the strategic development, design, and planning of fiber-optic network infrastructure projects
- Managed a team of engineers and planners, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project deployment
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and extract, clean, and preprocess data from diverse sources
- Conducted exploratory data analysis, developed automated data pipelines, and created interactive dashboards and reports
- Performed statistical analysis to support business decisions and presented findings through clear visualizations and reports
- Ensured data quality and recommended improvements.
NOC Engineer
Zoodlabs Africa
Freetown
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained and monitored system security protocols, policies, and procedures
- Created detailed documentation of network configurations and changes
- Performed troubleshooting on complex systems to identify root causes of problems
- Monitored telecoms and power systems and provided customer care service from a central operational location
- Analyzed problems, performed troubleshooting, and communicated with technical teams when intervention was needed.
IT Officer [Application Manager
Access Bank Sierra Leone Ltd
Freetown
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided first-level support for core banking applications and oversaw E-Channel products
- Implemented and managed PCI-DSS and ISMS practices to safeguard customer data
- Managed IT infrastructure, supported data administration, and supervised IT-related activities
- Maintained network infrastructure and represented the bank in the National Switch Project
- Successfully managed IT-enabled business application systems and projects.
Data Encoder
Medicins Sans Frontieres Switzerland
Freetown
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Collected and monitored clinical data during the Ebola Pandemic
- Assisted in data collection, cleaning, and validation, and contributed to data visualization
- Collaborated with senior analysts on ad-hoc data analysis tasks and presented findings to team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Njala University
08.2016
Database Design and Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Management Information Systems -
Some College (No Degree) - Banking And Financial Support Services
Access Bank School of Banking Excellence
Lagos, Nigeria Skills
- Programming Languages:
- Python, R
- Data Analysis Tools: SQL, Excel, Power BI
- Statistical Analysis: Regression analysis, hypothesis testing, clustering
- AutoCAD, Statistical Data Analysis, QGIS
- Database Management: SQL Server, MySQL
- Communication:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project management, System analysis, etc
- Technical Analysis
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Business Performance Analysis
Accomplishments
- Created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Led a team to achieve a performance reward, earning recognition from upper management and financial rewards.
- Recognized as a Rising Star for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Certification
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- IMS Champion for the implementation of the Integrated Management System for Access Bank Sierra Leone- Introduction to Countering Cyber Threats for Financial Forward Defense and InfoSec Innovations
Interests
- Reading, Football, Music and Movies
Languages
- English
- Creole
References:
1. Prof. Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal,
Fourah Bay College,
University of Sierra Leone,
Freetown.
Phone: +23278-476-527
Email: mansaraykg@gmail.com
2. Mr. Tamba Yonga
Director of Engineering Services,
Sierra Leone Road Authority,
Freetown.
Phone: +23279536596
Email: tambayonga@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior FTTX Design and Planning Lead
Metro Cable Sierra Leone
03.2022 - Current
NOC Engineer
Zoodlabs Africa
10.2021 - 03.2022
IT Officer [Application Manager
Access Bank Sierra Leone Ltd
07.2018 - 10.2021
Data Encoder
Medicins Sans Frontieres Switzerland
11.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
Njala University
Database Design and Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Management Information Systems -
Some College (No Degree) - Banking And Financial Support Services
Access Bank School of Banking Excellence
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