AAAbdi Agah
@abdiagah
Senior data analyst specializing in software and cloud market insights across EMEA and Africa.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Data Analyst with extensive experience analyzing software and cloud markets across EMEA and Africa, delivering data products and market insight to regional and global stakeholders.
At IDC I managed core software and cloud data products — Trackers, Spending Guides and Blackbook — and modeled new data and visualizations to inform strategic decisions.
Previously, I built reports and dashboards in Looker Studio, Looker and Power BI, developed machine-learning models for operational planning, and supported sales forecasting and customer insights at Dimension Data and Sama.
I work collaboratively across functions, provide thought leadership on African software and cloud developments, and continuously improve data processes, policies and tools to increase visibility and drive actionable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Analyst
IDC
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Collected and analyzed software and cloud provider data for EMEA, managed core data products (Trackers, Spending Guides, Blackbook), and delivered visualizations and market trend insights for regional and global stakeholders.
Data Analyst
Sama
Sep 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Built Looker Studio and Looker dashboards to track KPIs, ran cross-functional surveys to improve feedback loops, and developed ML models to estimate task time for headcount planning.
Data Analyst
Dimension Data
Mar 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 5 months)
Analyzed sales and customer data to produce pipeline reports, monthly rolling forecasts, and Power BI dashboards, enabling leadership decisions and improving forecast accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chuka University
Master of Science, Applied Statistics
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Statistics with advanced training in statistical modelling and applied data analysis.
WUWorldQuant University
Applied Data Science
2022 - 2023
Completed the Applied Data Science Lab program focusing on practical data science projects and machine-learning applications.
Karatina University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Statistics
2013 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with coursework and training in statistical methods and data analysis.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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