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Senior Analyst @ Cigna / I help underpaid and unappreciated professionals break into data analytics

I'm Chris French, a dedicated professional with over 4 years of experience in the field of data analytics. As a Senior Analyst, I thrive on leveraging my expertise to drive informed decision-making and optimize business processes.

My journey in data analytics has equipped me with a strong foundation in interpreting complex data sets, deriving actionable insights, and implementing data-driven strategies.

In my current role as a Senior Analyst. I am committed to providing strategic counsel on data-related matters, ensuring that organizations make well-informed decisions. My leadership and collaboration skills have been honed through successfully leading cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

With a background spanning healthcare, education, and finance, I bring a diverse set of skills and perspectives to the table. I've had the privilege of working in industries where data plays a pivotal role in improving processes and optimizing financial performance.

Feel free to reach out—I'm always open to engaging in meaningful conversations, sharing insights, and exploring new opportunities!

Chris French

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

• Working in a multi-disciplinary Agile team to create solutions that drive the digital propositions of the bank for more than 30 million customers across Nigeria and Subsidiaries (Ghana, Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, and Sierra Leone).
• Data Analysis, Product Analysis, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Market Research.
• Product Conceptualization, Requirement Gathering, Backlog Management, User Story Definition, Prioritization, Communication, Feature Validation, Roadmap Planning, Documentation.
• Creation of feature descriptions to provide guidance to Engineering team, alongside facilitating refinement and planning sessions.
• Leading a cross functional team that has deployed several digital offerings for the bank.
• Championing business continuity, operational risk and Information security management at FirstBank Digital Innovation Lab

Product Owner

• Collection and analysis of operational risk incident data to resolve existing operational risk issues.
• Analysis of processes, systems, and activities to assess the likelihood and impact of operational risks.
• Collaboration with business units to develop and implement strategies to mitigate operational risks.
• Provision of recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements.
• Monitoring and management of reporting and resolution of operational risk incidents.
• Preparation and presentation of reports on operational risk exposures, trends, and mitigation efforts to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Communication with relevant stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of operational risks.
• Conduct training sessions to educate colleagues on operational risk management principles and best practices.
• Review and assessment of risk items to ensure the effectiveness of risk management processes.
• Identification of opportunities for continuous improvement in operational risk management practices.
• Investigation of root causes of incidents and recommendation of corrective actions.

Operational Risk Analyst

Slum2School Africa

- Led and managed a team of data analysts, providing clear guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure team members met their goals and objectives.
- Fostered a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, brainstorming sessions, and continuous learning among team members.
-Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided constructive feedback, and identified opportunities for skills development and training.
- Designed and delivered training programs on data analysis techniques, tools, and best practices for both team members.

Team Lead, Data Analysis and Management

Dominion City Church 

- Provided comprehensive instruction and guidance to students seeking to develop their skills in data analysis. With a strong data background and over 3 years of experience in tutoring, I facilitated engaging and effective learning experiences for individuals at various skill levels.
- Facilitated hands-on exercises, projects, and case studies to reinforce theoretical concepts and enhance practical skills in data analysis.
- Evaluated student progress, provided constructive feedback, and implemented strategies to address learning gaps and challenges.
- Conducted sensitization sessions on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis, aligning their knowledge with the fast-paced growth of the field.

Data Analysis Facilitator

Centre for Digital Humanities, University of Lagos

- Analyzed datasets on a Federal Government based project that studies and examines the usage and impact of social media and new technologies during the 2015 and 2019 general elections in Nigeria.
- Synthesized and visualized these datasets to produce inform research inferences.
- Collaborated with field officers, data entry and administrative teams for comprehensive research.
- Reviewed published literature and assisted with summarizing findings.
- Contributed to training and development of interns.

Grapplespace

- Developed teaching curriculum and managed schedules.
- Conducted live video sessions to teach students.
- Produced video tutorials to complement live instruction.
- Evaluated and tracked students' skills and progress.

SQL Tutor

Machine Intelligence Research Group (MIRG)

- Engaged in extensive research utilizing optimization techniques to address industrial challenges.
- Analyzed and organized data relevant to MIRG projects.
- Reviewed and summarized findings from published literature.
- Handled administrative duties as needed within MIRG.

Graduate Research Analyst

Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia

I was involved in direct student contact in both the classroom and laboratory, teaching courses in Computer Programming, Data Structure, Desktop Publishing, and Website Design. Throughout my lectures, I prioritized personal student capacity building, providing counseling and guidance for academic and personal issues

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Krosa Model Schools

- Performed data entry and computation tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated and analyzed teachers' performance using an assessment matrix within the school management system to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement, facilitating targeted support and professional development initiatives.

Data Entry Specialist and Analyst

With over 5 combined years of comprehensive experience in product ownership, business analysis, and data analysis, I excel in driving data-informed decisions to enhance product development and business strategies. Currently, as a Product Owner at First Bank of Nigeria's Digital Innovation Lab, I've successfully led key initiatives, including deploying the eKYC service and developing the Internet Banking and Lit Mobile App. 

My prior role as a Research Assistant and Data Analyst at the Centre for Digital Humanities honed my data analysis skills, where I studied the impact of social media and technology on general elections in Nigeria. I've also imparted knowledge as an SQL Instructor at GrappleSpace.

My technical proficiency includes Agile product development, User experience management, Product backlog management (Microsoft Azure and Trello), Data Analysis and Visualization (MS Excel, SQL, PowerBI, OpenRefine)

My professional skills encompass independent research, numerical and analytical abilities, critical thinking, and strong collaboration, making me a versatile asset to any team.

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