The Skills Behind the Paycheck: Building a Career in Data Analytics
Hear a practising data analyst on what the work really looks like and how to move from learning tools to getting hired, then bring your questions to the live Q&A. Practical career lessons, not technical training.
From learning to getting hired
Most people learning data analytics can list the tools but still struggle to picture the job, or to explain why an employer should hire them. This session gives you a realistic view of what working in analytics looks like day to day, and a practical sense of how to become a capable, employable analyst. The focus is on career lessons, not another tools tutorial.
What we will cover- The journey into analytics: entry paths, early-career experience, and the skills that actually mattered
- What data analysts really do: business problems, reporting, dashboards, and working with stakeholders
- The roles you can aim for: Data, BI, Reporting/MIS, Business, Product, Risk, Operations, and Marketing analytics
- What employers expect from beginners: Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, projects, portfolios, and communication
- Advice for starting today: priorities, common mistakes, and how to position yourself for opportunities
- Live audience Q&A
Olabode is a Nigerian data professional and statistician. At UBA Group he leads data analytics for the Financial Control Group, using data to prevent revenue leakages and support corporate decision-making. He was previously a Data Analyst at Polaris Bank, where he automated ATM monitoring and built business intelligence dashboards. His toolkit spans Python, SQL, Power BI, machine learning, and revenue assurance. He holds a BSc in Statistics from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and is pursuing an MSc in Financial Engineering at WorldQuant University.
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Oluwatobi is a data analyst and trainer at Data Use Academy & Consulting. He works with organisations to turn messy datasets into decisions, and leads DUAC's training programmes that help new analysts build job-ready skills. He will host the conversation and put your questions to the guest.
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