Olajide Buhari Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Lagos State, Nigeria

As an Enterprise Data Architect and Data Management Specialist at MTN, I am responsible for creating and implementing data architecture solutions that address the dynamic needs of the telecom industry. My focus areas include enterprise data architecture, data governance, metadata management, data quality management, and regulatory compliance—all critical for maintaining data integrity and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Data Architecture: Developed scalable… Show more As an Enterprise Data Architect and Data Management Specialist at MTN, I am responsible for creating and implementing data architecture solutions that address the dynamic needs of the telecom industry. My focus areas include enterprise data architecture, data governance, metadata management, data quality management, and regulatory compliance—all critical for maintaining data integrity and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Data Architecture: Developed scalable data models that support essential telecom operations, including network performance analysis, customer data management, and billing integration, ensuring MTN can handle high-volume data.Data Governance: Led the execution of a data governance framework that streamlined data ownership and enhanced data security across departments such as customer service, network operations, and billing.Metadata Management: Implemented a metadata management system to improve traceability and cataloging of data assets, supporting critical functions like network optimization and fraud detection.Data Quality Management: Defined and enforced data quality standards for large data sets, ensuring accurate, real-time data for network monitoring, customer analytics, and billing.Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with GDPR and NCC regulations by implementing data protection policies and conducting regular audits.Master Data Management: Led the implementation of MDM systems to consolidate customer and network data, improving data consistency and cross-functional data sharing.By integrating data architecture and data governance, I optimize MTN’s data systems for operational efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction, helping manage high-volume data and support informed decision-making across the organization. Show less

Data Governance Framework Development:Designed and implemented a comprehensive, DAMA-aligned Data Governance framework, tailored to the organization’s scale and complexity. This framework supported data integrity, compliance, and accountability across MTN.Data Ownership and Stewardship Model Creation:Established a structured data ownership and stewardship model, appointing key stakeholders across departments to ensure data quality and accountability in data handling and… Show more Data Governance Framework Development:Designed and implemented a comprehensive, DAMA-aligned Data Governance framework, tailored to the organization’s scale and complexity. This framework supported data integrity, compliance, and accountability across MTN.Data Ownership and Stewardship Model Creation:Established a structured data ownership and stewardship model, appointing key stakeholders across departments to ensure data quality and accountability in data handling and management.Cross-functional Data Governance Leadership:Founded and led a cross-functional Data Governance Forum, collaborating with senior leadership to address data challenges, advance policies, and support strategic initiatives for improved data governance.Policy and Process Standardization:Defined and enforced data policies, standards, and streamlined processes to enhance compliance and establish consistent data handling practices across the organization.Data Risk and Compliance Management:Conducted ongoing oversight of data risks as part of the Enterprise Risk Framework, implementing preventive controls to support data protection and regulatory compliance.Enhancing Data Access and Efficiency:Redesigned data access approval procedures to improve efficiency while maintaining compliance, and led the migration of metadata to Azure Purview to streamline data accessibility for users.KPI Development and Reporting:Created and implemented dashboards to monitor key data governance and quality metrics, aligning with organizational goals to support data-driven decision-making.Training and Change Management:Led training initiatives, including workshops on data governance principles, to enhance understanding and adoption across departments, embedding a culture of data stewardship and compliance. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

🔍 Data Extraction & Cleaning: Proficient in extracting data from various logistics sources such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and supplier databases. Employ advanced tools like SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica) to ensure data quality through rigorous cleaning techniques.⛏️ Logistics Data Mining & Exploration: Excels in mining and exploring logistics data to uncover patterns and trends. Utilize tools… Show more 🔍 Data Extraction & Cleaning: Proficient in extracting data from various logistics sources such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and supplier databases. Employ advanced tools like SQL, Python, and ETL tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica) to ensure data quality through rigorous cleaning techniques.⛏️ Logistics Data Mining & Exploration: Excels in mining and exploring logistics data to uncover patterns and trends. Utilize tools like R and Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) to perform in-depth analysis and visualization, contributing to improved route optimization, inventory management, and demand forecasting.🤖 Innovative ML Algorithm Developer: Develop, train, and test machine learning models tailored to logistics challenges using tools like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and Keras. Optimize algorithms for tasks such as predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, and anomaly detection, driving operational efficiency and cost savings.📈 Visual Storyteller: Create visually appealing reports and dashboards using data visualization tools like Tableau and Python libraries( matplotlib/seaborn). Effectively communicate key insights and performance metrics to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making across logistics functions. Show less

Bachelor Of Science

Nano Degree, Data Analytics