Damien Samaroo
@damiensamaroo
Analyst specializing in Power BI, marketing performance, and stakeholder insights.
Trinidad and TobagoWhat I'm looking for
I am an analyst with over two years delivering analytics and insights within the banking sector, focused on transforming data into actionable business outcomes.
At Republic Bank Limited I develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, respond to ad-hoc stakeholder requests, and analyse product and campaign performance to identify quantifiable opportunities.
My background also includes transaction monitoring, fraud detection, reconciliations and operational risk work gained across several bank departments, as well as field data collection and environmental research earlier in my career.
I hold certificates in Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python and related topics, and I prioritize clear data visualization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to inform strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Report Analyst
Republic Bank Limited
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Developed and maintained Power BI dashboards and delivered marketing and performance insights to support decision-making, identifying quantifiable business opportunities and recommending process improvements.
Clerical Assistant II
Republic Bank Limited
Jun 2018 - Jul 2023 (5 years 1 month)
Supported accurate international settlements and reconciliations for the Forex department, resolving settlement queries and auditing reports to protect assets and ensure transaction integrity.
Clerical Assistant
Republic Bank Limited
May 2016 - May 2018 (2 years)
Monitored customer transactions for suspicious activity and investigated potential fraud, assessing risk and implementing controls to protect customers and the bank.
Field Personnel
The Serpentarium and Reptile Conservation Centre
Aug 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 5 months)
Collected and analyzed ecological data to support conservation initiatives, conducted baseline environmental studies and participated in wildlife rescue and educational outreach following oil spills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy (online courses)
Professional Courses, Data & Analytics
2023 -
Enrolled in multiple professional courses including PowerShell, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, SQL, and Python (July 2023 - December 2025).
University of Maryland (online certificate)
Certificate, Usable Security
2020 - 2020
Completed a Certificate in Usable Security in November 2020.
Yale University (online certificate)
Certificate, Financial Markets
2020 - 2020
Completed a Certificate in Financial Markets in November 2020.
Falck Safety Services Trinidad and Tobago (RRC International London)
NEBOSH Certificate, Environmental Management
2019 - 2019
Completed the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management in August 2019.
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Management; Agribusiness
2011 - 2015
Completed a BSc double major in Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Agribusiness between September 2011 and February 2015.
Hillview College
CAPE / CXC Certifications, Secondary Education
2003 - 2010
Completed CAPE Advanced Level and CXC Ordinary Level certifications between September 2003 and May 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Trinidad and TobagoAuthorized to work in
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