SURAJO GARBA

DATA ANALYST
Katsina, NG.

About

Detail-oriented Data Analyst with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and specialized training from ALX Africa and IBM. Proven in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights using SQL, Power BI, and Python, with expertise in trend analysis, dashboard design, and process automation. Adept at managing large-scale immunization and infrastructure data to drive strategic decisions and improve operational outcomes.

Work

Chigari Foundation
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Data & Accountability Clerk (DAC)

Kafur, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Led data optimization and reporting initiatives for large-scale immunization programs, ensuring data integrity and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Highlights

Optimized end-to-end data workflows for large-scale immunization programs, achieving 100% data integrity across diverse multiple LGA datasets.

Developed interactive Power BI reports to track accountability and non-compliance, facilitating data-driven corrective actions by leadership.

Collaborated with health officers to standardize reporting protocols, significantly improving regional data utilization and consistency.

Government Girls Science Secondary School
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Education Officer / Data Support Officer

Daudawa, Katsina, Nigeria

Summary

Engineered data-driven systems and performed analytical studies to enhance academic planning and improve student qualification processes.

Highlights

Engineered an Automated Candidate Qualification System in Excel, reducing manual admission processing time and improving selection accuracy.

Performed comprehensive trend analysis on student performance data, identifying critical learning gaps to inform strategic academic planning.

New Incentive – All Babies Are Equal
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Katsina Field Officer (Data Collection & Reporting)

Katsina, Nigeria

Summary

Streamlined data collection and validation processes for program evaluation, enhancing reporting efficiency and improving program outcomes.

Highlights

Streamlined field data collection and validation processes for program evaluation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of large-scale datasets.

Identified critical operational trends through collaborative data review, leading to data-driven improvements in program outcomes.

Education

ALX Africa & IBM

Specialization

Data Analysis

ALX Africa

Certificate

Professional Foundations

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
Katsina, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Computer Science

Languages

English
Hausa

Skills

Data Analysis & Programming

Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), SQL (Joins, Subqueries, Aggregations), Descriptive Statistics.

Visualization & BI

Power BI (DAX, Data Modeling, Power Query), Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Automation).

Methodologies

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Time-Series Analysis, KPI Tracking, Data Cleaning/Validation.

Projects

Crypto Market Behavior Analysis (Bitcoin)

Summary

Conducted time-series analysis on price and volume data using Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, and CoinGecko API to detect market volatility and investor sentiment shifts.

National Water Infrastructure Dashboard

Summary

Developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to analyze a dataset of 25,000+ records for a $147M national project, focusing on budget utilization and equity metrics.