NETWORK DATA ANALYST • BI CONSULTANT • MATHEMATICS GRADUATE

Chidera Pascal Samuel

Mathematics-trained Data Analyst & BI Consultant with 3+ years of experience optimizing enterprise performance and mission-critical network operations. At Airtel Networks Nigeria, I track daily degradation reports, lead gap and range analysis, and drive systematic Root Cause Analysis (RCA)—ensuring strict SLA compliance and accelerating Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) while monitoring Field Maintenance Engineers' (FME) performance across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies to reduce recurring network downtime by 22%. Recognized as a double Star Performer across competitive US-university-backed programs (RIT & Saint Louis University via Excelerate) and Team Lead at Chidex Data Consulting, I combine analytical rigor with a guaranteed 4-hour EST/PST overlap for international engineering teams.

Chidera Pascal Samuel

01. Featured Projects

Production dashboards and business intelligence models providing immediate visual and quantitative evidence of end-to-end analytical capability.

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Power BI SQL Root Cause Analysis

Telecom Network Operation Analysis

In-depth operational telemetry evaluating network usage patterns, service quality indicators, outage duration, and automated recommendations for network optimization.

  • ▹ Network usage and performance trend telemetry
  • ▹ Outage count and root cause pattern recognition
  • ▹ Strategic recommendations for proactive network optimization
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Power BI Excel Power Query Revenue Optimization

Retail Sales & Revenue Growth Analysis

Strategic multi-region retail sales analysis isolating high-growth product categories, pricing elasticity, and margin optimization through data-driven discount strategies.

  • ▹ Revenue, gross profit, and margin performance tracking
  • ▹ Cross-regional product category contribution mapping
  • ▹ Dynamic discounting strategy for inventory velocity
Detailed Case Study In Progress
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Power BI Retail Analytics Revenue Modeling

Sunky Supermarket Data Analytics

Comprehensive analysis of retail supermarket sales data uncovering customer payment preferences, tax impact, SKU volume trends, and regional revenue growth.

  • ▹ Payment method revenue distribution & transaction density
  • ▹ SKU volume breakdown by product brand and geography
  • ▹ Actionable strategies for inventory turnover and sales optimization
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Power BI Python Predictive Modeling

Flight Data Analysis & Delay Prediction

Analytical modeling of airline flight operations identifying recurring root causes for delays, cancellations, and carrier performance benchmarks across domestic hub routes.

  • ▹ Delay factor regression by carrier, airport, and route
  • ▹ Route efficiency and seasonal cancellation forecasting
  • ▹ Operations dashboard for real-time dispatch and fleet tracking
Detailed Case Study In Progress
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Power BI DAX Geospatial Analytics

Earthquake Analysis Dashboard Report

Comprehensive analysis of global seismic occurrences, evaluating frequency, magnitude distribution, depth patterns, and geographic concentration for risk assessment.

  • ▹ Total Earthquakes Recorded & Magnitude Spread
  • ▹ Average & Maximum Magnitude Depth Mapping
  • ▹ Interactive Power BI drill-through for executive reporting

02. Professional Experience & Internships

Documented track record of engineering automated ETL pipelines, eliminating operational downtime, and securing top distinctions across competitive US-university programs.

Network Data Analyst
June 2024 – Present
Airtel Networks Nigeria  •  Lagos, Nigeria
Overseeing network operational telemetry and SLA compliance across enterprise telecommunications infrastructure, achieving 98.5%+ resolution compliance and cutting recurring downtime by 22%.
  • Engineered and deployed 15+ interactive Power BI dashboards, providing regional directors with unified operational visibility and slashing recurring report preparation by 40%.
  • Synthesized daily degradation reports, gap analysis, and cell range metrics into automated SQL pipelines, compressing reporting turnaround from 4 hours to 45 minutes while improving data accuracy by 35%.
  • Executed systematic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enforce strict SLA compliance, isolating failure signatures that reduced network downtime by 22% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Tracked and evaluated Field Maintenance Engineers' (FME) operational performance across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, pinpointing dispatch bottlenecks to consistently meet regional SLA resolution targets.
Data Analyst
May 2022 – February 2024
Balm of Gilead College
Structured academic tracking and resource allocation systems across student and institutional operations.
  • Engineered performance tracking systems in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to evaluate academic trajectories and operational indicators for 500+ students.
  • Replaced manual data collection with automated intake workflows, cutting administrative overhead by 30% and delivering real-time metric visibility to leadership.

US University Remote Internships (Star Performer ★)

Selected for high-rigor analytical programs funded by US university partners, competing internationally and earning top distinction.

AI-Powered Data Analysis Intern ★ Star Performer
April 2026  •  Remote
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) × Excelerate
Recognised as Star Performer — the highest distinction awarded — in the AI-Powered Data Analysis Remote Internship supported by RIT's Tiger STRIPES Program and powered by Excelerate.
  • Applied AI-augmented analytical techniques to real-world datasets, delivering evaluations that earned top programme recognition directly from the RIT Vice President of Enrollment Management.
  • Synthesized intricate statistical models into concise briefings for academic administrators.
Data Visualisation Associate Intern ★ Star Performer
April 2026  •  Remote
Saint Louis University × Excelerate
Awarded Star Performer distinction in the Data Visualisation Associate Early Remote Internship supported by Saint Louis University and powered by Excelerate.
  • Developed advanced data visualisation deliverables and narrative dashboards for a US university partner.
  • Demonstrated world-class proficiency in translating raw performance metrics into compelling, stakeholder-ready visual narratives.

03. Education & Certifications

Rigorous academic foundation in mathematical science paired with competitive international honors and verified technical mastery.

Formal Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
Graduated: July 2024  •  Kano, Nigeria

Rigorous quantitative training in mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, probability theory, computational problem solving, and analytical reasoning that serves as the foundation for enterprise data analytics.

Professional References

Mr. Damian Amandi
State Delivery Manager, Network Operations • Airtel Networks Nigeria
Email: ogu.damian.amandi@h-partners.com  |  Tel: +234-816-277-1227
Mrs. Maureen
Academic Director • Balm of Gilead College
Tel: +234-913-475-9442

Certifications & Honors

Star Performer — AI Powered Data Analysis
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) × Excelerate
April 2026

Highest distinction awarded in AI-augmented real-world dataset modeling, commended by RIT Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Star Performer ★
Star Performer — Data Visualisation Associate
Saint Louis University × Excelerate
April 2026

Top-tier distinction for translating complex institutional data into executive-ready visual storytelling and interactive dashboards.

Star Performer ★
Proficiency in Data Analytics
DIGITECH HUB
2023

Comprehensive certification in relational SQL querying, exploratory data analysis, business intelligence, and visualization.

Certified

04. Technical Competencies & Architecture

Production-tested technical toolkit focused on database speed, analytical precision, and executive presentation.

Data Engineering & SQL

Writing performance-tuned SQL across enterprise relational databases.

PostgreSQL MySQL Window Functions Complex CTEs ETL Automation Query Optimization

Programming & Analytics

Applying algorithmic Python and statistical methods to diagnose complex patterns.

Python (Pandas) NumPy Matplotlib Seaborn A/B Testing Root Cause Analysis

Business Intelligence & BI

Building executive decision cockpits with responsive drill-downs.

Power BI (Advanced DAX) Tableau Power Query Data Modeling Advanced Excel Executive Reporting

Data Integrity

Rigorous validation rules, reconciliation checks, and audit trails ensuring reliable numbers across executive tables.

Business Impact Focus

Zero vanity metrics. Every dashboard and analysis is targeted at cost elimination, operational velocity, or revenue defense.

Global Remote Workflow

Seamless asynchronous collaboration, disciplined Git version control, and guaranteed 4-hour daily overlap with EST / PST hours.

05. About Me: The Story Behind The Numbers

My career in data began with an obsession for mathematical structure: the conviction that behind every chaotic network outage, inventory choke point, or margin leakage lies an identifiable pattern waiting to be solved. Earning a degree in Mathematics from Bayero University equipped me with probability theory, optimization logic, and structural analysis.

At Airtel Networks Nigeria, that mathematical foundation meets large-scale telecommunications reality. Each day, my focus centers on tracking network degradation reports, conducting gap and range analysis, and driving systematic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to uphold strict SLA compliance. By evaluating Field Maintenance Engineers across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, I eliminate chronic bottlenecks, preserve uptime, and give leadership the clarity needed to make decisive capital allocations.

Recognized with dual Star Performer distinctions from Rochester Institute of Technology and Saint Louis University, I have proven my ability to deliver high-caliber analytical models for international teams. I take full ownership of the pipeline from raw SQL query to executive storyboard.

99.5%
SLA Benchmark Adherence
22%
Downtime Reduction
40%
Reporting Overhead Cut
2x ★
US Star Performer Honors

My Core Working Philosophy

  • 1. Mathematical Precision: Grounding every calculation in empirical proof rather than assumptions.
  • 2. Direct Value Creation: Prioritizing work that eliminates waste, recovers revenue, or speeds up decisions.
  • 3. Executive Clarity: Boiling multi-dimensional complexity down to clean visuals that drive immediate action.

06. Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out. I'm eager to connect and collaborate to create impactful solutions.

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Contact Information

Location & Timezone

Lagos, Nigeria (GMT+1) • Remote-Ready (4-Hour EST/PST Overlap)

Global Availability

Available for international remote data analytics roles and business intelligence contracts. Offers guaranteed 4-hour daily overlap with North American working hours (EST / PST).

Open to International Remote Roles
4-Hour EST / PST Overlap