Damilare Abolaji • Senior Analytics Engineer

Senior
Analytics Engineer

Damilare Abolaji —

Senior
Analytics Engineer

Proven experience delivering data-driven solutions across fintech, manufacturing, and edtech—adapting to complex challenges with clarity, precision, and a builder's mindset.

I'm an Analytics Engineer who designs systems that make data trustworthy, accessible, and actionable. From building ELT pipelines and scalable dashboards to migrating mission-critical systems and leading product analytics, I bring structure to chaos and help teams make smarter decisions—faster.

SELECTED PROJECTS

Dimensional Data Modeling with DBT - Jukebox Inc.

Developed a production-ready analytics pipeline using Snowflake and dbt to consolidate raw events, separate installation fees from recurring royalties, and deliver self-service insights with robust testing and snapshots.

DBT

SQL

Snowflake

GitHub

Building an End-to-End Data Pipeline for Analyzing Northwind Database using API Integration, PostgreSQL, DBT, and Tableau

Developed an end-to-end data pipeline using Northwind database API, PostgreSQL, DBT, and Tableau for seamless data extraction, transformation, and visualization.

Python,

SQL

DBT

Jinja

Tableau

Ad Campaign Analytics: Driving Revenue through Data Insights

I developed an interactive dashboard to analyze and visualize key metrics from an ad campaign. Leveraging Python and data visualization tools, I extracted valuable insights on earnings, eCPM, impressions, CTR, and unmatched request rates over a three-year period.

Figma

Tableau

Customer Churn Prediction using Classification Models

I developed classification models to predict customer churn. By analyzing customer behavior data, I identified customers who are likely to churn and used these insights to inform retention strategies and improve customer loyalty.

Python

Scikit-Learn

Pandas

Matplotlib

EXPERIENCE

C2 Analytics Engineer, M-Kopa

Kenya | 2025 - Date

Building easy-to-understand and consistently modeled datasets to power metrics, dashboards, and exploratory analysis.
Designing and maintaining data transformation pipelines using SQL and Python within our dbt and Airflow infrastructure.
Partnering closely with cross-functional teams to define key metrics for the product area while continuously modeling data for analytics and reporting.
Developing semantic models and crafting dashboards that bring clarity to business performance.
Coaching stakeholders on leveraging the self-serve capabilities of our analytics platform.
Collaborating with software engineers to ensure analytical data is being captured accurately and efficiently across systems.

Senior Analytics Engineer, Sears (Home Service Division)

USA | 2024 - 2025

Designed and implemented Tableau and Streamlit dashboards, including a claim tracking funnel, recovering $400,000 in lost revenue by identifying process inefficiencies.
Built automated data pipelines using SQL, DBT, and Airflow, streamlining reporting and improving operational efficiency by 25%.
Created visually compelling dashboards for senior management, enhancing data-driven decision-making and increasing stakeholder engagement by 20%.

Senior Business Intelligence Developer, Carbon

Nigeria | 2022 - 2024

Developed Tableau and Looker studio dashboards for marketing and finance teams, tracking key metrics like retention, LTV, and activation rates.
Conducted funnel analysis, improving user activation rates by 18% and enhancing audience targeting strategies.
Collaborated with the growth marketing team to refine acquisition funnels, reducing onboarding-related support tickets by 18%.
Orchestrated the migration of core banking data from Mambu to MyFOS (Fineract) on Google BigQuery, ensuring uninterrupted data flow and maintaining the functionality of mission-critical dashboards and reports.

Analytics Faculty, Univelcity

United Kingdom | 2023 - 2024

Led and instructed data analytics and data science courses, providing comprehensive instruction on PostgreSQL from basic to advanced level, PowerBI, Tableau, advanced Excel, and Python for data analytics.
Designed and implemented assessments and evaluations to measure student progress and performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and tracking student achievements.

Data Lead, Utiva

Nigeria | 2022 - 2024

Led and instructed data analytics and data science courses, providing comprehensive instruction on PostgreSQL from basic to advanced level, Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel, and Python for data analytics.
Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum, including lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and learning resources, utilizing industry-relevant tools and technologies. Mentored and guided students in applying data analytics and data science concepts to real-world projects, providing feedback, and facilitating their professional growth and development.
Designed and implemented assessments and evaluations to measure student progress and performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement and tracking student achievements.

Operation Excellence Analyst, Golden Penny

Nigeria | 2017 - 2022

Championed the development of customized reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, integrating data from diverse sources to deliver actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Prioritized top projects and business improvement processes, aligning with company goals, to ensure measurable results were achieved and sustained.
Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas of opportunity and friction within FMN Market operations, providing data-driven recommendations for optimizing operations.