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Paul Dakum

@dakumpaul

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Data Leader with 15+ years Experience

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

An employer who prioritizes a data-driven culture with access to cutting-edge tools, and invests in the growth and development of their employees. A supportive and inclusive work environment is essential for success.

I am a globally experienced data leader with over 15 years of expertise in transforming organizations through strategic data architecture, particularly in emerging markets where resourcefulness meets innovation.

My cross-industry journey spans research labs at the University of Maryland to healthcare facilities across Nigeria, education technology companies, and agricultural development organizations. As Data Analytics Manager at myAgro, I currently lead data strategy across mobile payments and agricultural analytics while mentoring a team of data professionals.

I specialize in the full spectrum of data leadership: designing enterprise architectures, building high-performing teams, implementing governance frameworks, and driving digital transformation. My proven track record includes scaling data infrastructure across agriculture, education, and healthcare sectors.

I have a practical approach to data solutions that work in real-world constraints, and I am particularly drawn to organizations where data serves a higher purpose – improving lives and creating lasting impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Data Analytics Manager

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myAgro

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

As the Data Analytics Manager at myAgro, I lead the efforts to leverage data for empowering smallholder farmers in West Africa. I develop and implement data strategies, oversee data collection and management, and ensure data quality and integrity. My goal is to maximize the impact of myAgro’s programs, enhancing the productivity and livelihoods of the farmers we support.

Team Leadership Data Insights Data Strategy Data Literacy Data Governance Management Task Management

Head of Analytics

uLesson Education

Apr 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Oversaw the management of Fivetran pipelines, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data pulled from multiple sources into the BigQuery data lake.
Boosted user retention by 12% by identifying at-risk customers and devising targeted retargeting strategies.
Designed and implemented complex ETL procedures to generate ready-to-use data, reducing manual efforts and improving operational efficiency.

SQL ETL Metadata Fivetran BigQuery Tableau Adjust Firebase Data Visualization Team Management Process Improvement Data Lake Google Data Studio Google Analytics

Lead Technical Advisor

Seamhealth Innovations Inc.

Nov 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 7 months)

Led a team of 5 in the implementation of an electronic medical records system, optimizing patient clinic flow across 12 healthcare facilities.
Conducted assessments and made optimizations to streamline clinical workflows.
Demonstrated expertise in project and people management, providing software training and effectively managing changes during the implementation process.

Process Management Process Improvement Change Management Project Management People Management

Research Data Analyst

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Oct 2009 - Mar 2016 (6 years 5 months)

Authored over 100 SAS scripts to automate database cleaning, analysis, and report generation, streamlining research processes and reducing errors.
Collaborated with principal investigators to design and implement research data collection protocols, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
Successfully set up and provided technical support to cross-functional teams across 15 research studies in Nigeria.