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Esther Makhanu

Dubai

Summary

Detail-focused Analyst with knowledge in data analysis, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand business requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success while collaborating with other team members. Desire to bring expertise to dynamic position with room for career growth and opportunity to make lasting impact on team profitability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Trading Analyst

Cobblestone Energy
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Delivered expert analysis of French electricity market by gathering historical data, analyzing trends, creating reports and offering comprehensive evaluations which led to new market entry.
  • Used data-driven approach to build models that forecast supply and demand to help in speculating French electricity market.
  • Mentored and trained graduates and junior data analysts on best coding and analysis practices.
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.

Junior Trading Analyst

Cobblestone Energy
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed tables, charts and materialized views using SQL and tableau that helped traders in decision making increasing company revenue..
  • Applied knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends,draw conclusions and create predictive tool for trading.
  • Created various Excel tools to assist with pulling real time market data and presenting it for traders use.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Graduate Trader

Cobblestone Energy
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assessed hourly market conditions to look for trading opportunities.
  • Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market resulting in 50% revenue increase.
  • Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to share relevant market information.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

Certificate - Data Science

Udacity
Online
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Middle East Technical University
Turkey
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Moi Girls High School
Eldoret, Kenya
11.2014

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Data Research and Validation
  • Data Analysis and Modelling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data mining and warehousing
  • Python Programming
  • SQL
  • Tableau
  • Communication skills
  • Data Tracking
  • Project Management and leadership
  • Power BI
  • Trade Operations
  • Financial Industry knowledge
  • Innovative Thinking

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Trading Analyst

Cobblestone Energy
07.2022 - 09.2023

Junior Trading Analyst

Cobblestone Energy
07.2021 - 07.2022

Graduate Trader

Cobblestone Energy
02.2020 - 07.2021

Certificate - Data Science

Udacity

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Middle East Technical University

High School Diploma -

Moi Girls High School
Esther Makhanu