sophia maru
@sophiamaru
Data Analyst passionate about storytelling through data insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a Data Analyst with a strong passion for storytelling and uncovering the narratives behind numbers. My experience spans across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and corporate environments, where I have successfully translated complex data into actionable insights. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and improve customer experiences.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in SQL, R, SAS, Power BI, and Excel, utilizing these tools to analyze customer behavior and optimize performance. My tenure at Unilever as a Workplace Data Analyst allowed me to implement data-driven strategies that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced employee engagement. I am committed to continuous learning and growth in my field, eager to contribute to a data-driven team that values innovation and improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Operations Analyst
Bupa
Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)
Analysed customer insurance policy usage by extracting data using SQL and SAS to understand customer patterns and behaviours. Created Power BI dashboards to amalgamate previously unexplored data for senior stakeholders, leading to changes in work management for more efficient operations. Liaised with senior stakeholders to report actionable insights on work status and collaborated on methods to im
Workplace Data Analyst
Unilever
Mar 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Analysed data using Excel functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs from various workplace sources to drive strategic direction for office planning and design, resulting in cost-savings and higher employee footfall. Analysed large sets of employee data using R Studio to clean, cut, and manipulate information to understand employee footfall and behaviours within the workplace. Deployed multiple glob
Assistant Statistician
Unilever
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year)
Worked in the Research and Development department as an Assistant Statistician, analysing data from clinical trials using SAS programming to manage, clean, and interpret data. Used SAS programming to retrieve insightful information such as descriptive statistics and applied mixed models to test variable significance. Created and presented descriptive statistics and statistical modelling reports to
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Queen Mary University London
MSc Data Analytics, Data Analytics
Grade: Merit
Achieved a merit in MSc Data Analytics, focusing on advanced data analysis techniques and their applications. This program enhanced my skills in interpreting complex datasets and deriving actionable insights.
Brunel University London
BSc Financial Mathematics, Financial Mathematics
Grade: First Class Honours
Graduated with First Class Honours in Financial Mathematics, including a professional placement. This degree provided a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling.
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