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Azeez Akinbode

Mr. Azeez Akinbode

Data Strategist

City Colleges of Chicago
Country
United States of America
Education
Education
Bowling Green State University <span style="float:right;"
  • Degree: M.Sc., Applied Statistics (Business Analytics Specialization)
  • Relevant Courses: Database Management, Business Intelligence, Business Administration, Data Mining, Regression Analysis, Experimental Design, Linear Optimization Models, Research Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis
University of Ibadan, Nigeria January 2015
  • Degree: B.Sc., Geography (Social Sciences)
Journal
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS)
Biography
Education
Bowling Green State University <span style="float:right;"
  • Degree: M.Sc., Applied Statistics (Business Analytics Specialization)
  • Relevant Courses: Database Management, Business Intelligence, Business Administration, Data Mining, Regression Analysis, Experimental Design, Linear Optimization Models, Research Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Degree: B.Sc., Geography (Social Sciences)
Work Experience
Data Strategist – City Colleges of Chicago (Malcolm X College) July 2025 – Present
  • Conducted strategic analyses of institutional data using regression and descriptive statistics.
  • Built dashboards and performance metrics using Tableau, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Provided actionable insights to executive stakeholders across the district.
  • Validated enrollment data for ICCB compliance reports.
  • Led training sessions to improve institutional data literacy.
  • Collaborated with IT to maintain analytics infrastructure.
  • Produced user-friendly reports and templates to support informed decisions.
Institutional Research / Data Analyst – Bowling Green State University July 2024 – June 2025
  • Migrated Excel reports to Power BI & Tableau dashboards.
  • Optimized SQL queries, reducing processing time and errors by 40%.
  • Cleaned and prepared large datasets using R and Tableau.
  • Designed 15+ interactive dashboards for university stakeholders.
  • Responded to key decision queries with statistical analysis.
  • Maintained documentation for reporting and system processes.
Teaching Assistant – Bowling Green State University August 2023 – May 2025
  • Led lab sessions and provided student support in Business Analytics courses.
  • Assisted with grading, class materials, and data scripting for analysis.
  • Generated visualizations and presented findings using R.
Sales & Marketing Strategist / Business Analyst – Axxela Limited Dec 2020 – August 2023
  • Built and managed centralized data repositories to streamline operations.
  • Led a 6-man team to execute a marketing strategy, increasing customer base by 20%.
  • Supported viability analysis for a $24M pipeline infrastructure investment.
  • Presented strategic insights to executives to drive informed decisions.
Senior Associate, Deals Advisory – PwC Aug 2018 – Dec 2020
  • Structured $84M joint venture in the energy sector, achieving 30% profit margins.
  • Performed financial due diligence for a logistics firm, enabling $6M IFC investment.
  • Led data-driven M&A valuation projects across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Raised $120M from private investors for expansion projects.
Executive Trainee – Fidelity Bank Plc Mar 2017 – Aug 2018
  • Surpassed income targets on FX and fixed-income product sales.
  • Managed trading reconciliation and FX liquidity for optimal returns.
Subject Tutor (NYSC) – Secondary School May 2015 – May 2016
  • Taught Mathematics and Basic Science to senior secondary students.
  • Prepared lesson plans, assessments, and provided student mentorship.
Technical Skills
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, R, SAS, Excel, Python
  • Database Management: SQL, MySQL, OpenBook
  • Statistical & ML Techniques: Regression, Clustering, Predictive Modeling
  • Business Intelligence: KPI Dashboards, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Certifications
  • Member, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
  • ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business (August 2023)
  • Passed CFA Level 1 (January 2020)
  • Best Graduating Student, Fidelity Bank Academy (May 2017)
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (Ongoing)
Research Interests
Business Administration, Data Science, Finance, Healthcare Management, Information Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Management, Natural Language Processing, Statistics, Strategic Management
Experience
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Dr. Arnel S. Miraflor
Dr. Arnel S. Miraflor
Mr. Jan Mark S. Garca
Mr. Jan Mark S. Garca
Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh
Mrs. Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh
Azeez Akinbode
Mr. Azeez Akinbode
Dulce Amor Samson Loquias
Dr. Dulce Amor Samson Loquias
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