Adefunke Atanda

Business / Enterprise Analyst – LM ERICSSON NIGERIA LTD.                                                        Mar 2010– May 2022

• Effectively implemented concur solutions payments and generation of reporting for travel forecast leveraged data cut down on travel expenses.
• Effective automation of SAP (Enterprise Resource Planning tool) for both vendor and employees payments.
• Delivery of data report on the trending usage of work-from-home facilities to the management for decision-making and forecast.
• Single point of contact for credit cards administration through historical data from previous spending across multiple countries
• Conducted in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making, including pricing strategies with vendors while utilizing statistical tools to perform detailed analysis on key trends and evaluated findings.
• Delivered the automation of the use of leave tracker for proper coordination of vacation monitoring for outsourced employees.
• Built and maintained predictive models to identify trends and forecast business performance, enabling the business to make informed business proactive decisions with data-driven insights. 
• Conducted training for all employees on the use of reporting and payment tools using the online concur solutions application.
• Single point of contact for the implementation of an online record retention tracker for storage and retrieval of company records.

IT Security and Data Analyst – LM ERICSSON NIGERIA LTD.                                                          Apr 2008– Feb 2010

• Effectively leveraged data to drive the business success by using my data analytical skills, and staying up-to date with emerging technologies in identifying opportunities for improvement and making data driven recommendations that helped the organisation achieve its goals.
• Assisted with service desk with users’ IT resolutions and requirements in software installations.
• Conducted in-depth data analysis to support business decision-making, including pricing strategies with vendors while utilizing statistical tools to perform detailed analysis on key trends and evaluated findings.
• Built and maintained predictive models to identify trends and forecast business performance, enabling the business to make informed business proactive decisions with data-driven insights. 
• Developed data visualization dashboards and applications that give a comprehensive overview of the business’s key trends, metrics, revenue, profitability, and performance to enable executives and stakeholders in making proactive decisions.
• Implemented ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Azure Data warehouse while conducting data modelling and schema design to support the business needs.
• Monitored database performance, implemented optimization strategies to enhance the database's speed and efficiency, and designed as well as implemented database replication to enable the seamless transfer of data between servers.

Assistant Software Professional – INLAKS COMPUTER LTD                                                        May 2004 – July 2007

• Assisted in the development, installation and maintenance of software modules and components such as Linux Operating system and Globus T24, contributing to the overall functionality and performance of the software product. 
• Contributed to continuous process improvement initiatives, suggesting enhancements to development workflows, tools, and methodologies while keeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, seeking opportunities to enhance technical skills and stay current with software development practices.
• Conducted thorough testing and debugging of software applications, identifying and resolving defects and issues to ensure the delivery of high-quality software to end-users.
• Contributed to the documentation of software requirements, specifications, and design documents, aiding in knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team members.
• Supported the implementation and deployment of software updates and new releases, collaborating with the operations team to ensure a smooth rollout.
• Provide technical support to end-users, addressing software-related queries and troubleshooting issues to resolve problems promptly.

Product Marketer (National Youth Service Corps) – INLAKS COMPUTER LTD                                   September 2001 – June 2002

• Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for software products, collaborating with product managers, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful software product launches and promotions.
• Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify target customer segments, market trends, and key differentiators to inform product positioning and marketing strategies.
• Produced high-quality marketing content, including product collateral, website content, blog posts, and social media materials, to drive product awareness and engagement.
• Planned and executed multi-channel software marketing campaigns to generate leads, drive customer acquisition, and increase product adoption.
• Monitored industry trends and competitive landscape, staying informed about software industry developments and identifying opportunities for product differentiation.
• Tracked and analyzed marketing campaign performance, utilizing data and metrics to optimize marketing efforts and drive continuous improvement while managing software launches and coordinating with sales teams to provide them with the necessary training and marketing support to ensure a successful software exhibition.

• M.Sc. Data Science and Analytics – University of Hertfordshire  2023
• Diploma in Financial Management – International Business Management Institute, Berlin Germany 2018
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science – University of Lagos, Nigeria  2009

       B.Sc./B. Edu in Mathematics or Education – University of Lagos, Nigeria