Data Analyst | Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist | Business Intelligence & Dashboard Professional
I am a Data Analyst with a strong interest in transforming raw data into actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making.
My work combines data analytics, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), dashboard development, SQL analysis, and reporting to help organizations understand performance, measure impact, and improve decision-making. I enjoy building complete analytics solutionsβfrom data collection and preparation to visualization and presentation.
- π Data Analyst specializing in analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.
- π Experienced in designing interactive dashboards and KPI reporting.
- π Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) practitioner with hands-on experience in survey data analysis.
- π Passionate about humanitarian, development, and public sector analytics.
- π‘ Committed to transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights.
- π Continuously learning and improving analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Dashboard Design
- Data Visualization
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- SQL Database Analysis
- Data Cleaning & Transformation
- Power Query
- Technical Reporting
- Performance Measurement
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Data Analytics | Microsoft Excel, SQL Server, Python |
| Business Intelligence | Microsoft Power BI, Power Query |
| Data Collection | KoboToolbox, CommCare, Google Forms |
| Reporting | Microsoft Word, PowerPoint |
| Version Control | Git & GitHub |
- π Built multiple end-to-end data analytics portfolio projects.
- π Developed interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and Excel.
- π Designed and queried relational databases using SQL Server.
- π Managed digital survey workflows with KoboToolbox, CommCare, and Google Forms.
- π Produced technical reports and executive presentations for analytical projects.
- π Focused on analytics solutions for NGOs, development programmes, and business reporting.
I am particularly interested in projects involving:
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Humanitarian Data Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- SQL Analytics
- Programme Performance Measurement
- Reporting & Decision Support
- Development Sector Analytics
End-to-End Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Analytics Project
Tools: SQL Server β’ Power BI β’ Excel β’ Power Query β’ KoboToolbox β’ CommCare
Designed and implemented a complete programme evaluation workflow covering digital data collection, cleaning, SQL analysis, dashboard development, technical documentation, and executive reporting.
π Repository
https://github.com/UmarMusaIsah/TVET-Programme-Impact-Assessment
End-to-End Survey Analytics Project
Tools: Excel β’ SQL Server β’ Power BI β’ KoboToolbox β’ CommCare β’ Google Forms
Conducted a field survey to assess the use and perception of herbal remedies. The project included survey design, data collection, data cleaning, SQL analysis, dashboard creation, technical reporting, and presentation.
Portfolio Dashboard Projects inspired by real-world Monitoring & Evaluation and humanitarian reporting scenarios:
- Education Monitoring Dashboard
- Food Security Dashboard
- Programme Performance Dashboard
My professional development includes certifications in:
- Data Analytics (Excel, SQL & Power BI)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- CommCare Application Building (Dimagi)
- Managing Data with Microsoft 365
- Report Writing
- Project Management
- Food Security & Livelihood
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Humanitarian Action
- Generative AI
- Responsible AI
- Professional Soft Skills
Throughout my analytics journey, I have developed practical experience in designing complete data solutions that transform raw information into actionable insights.
- π End-to-End Data Analytics
- π Interactive Dashboard Development
- π SQL Database Design & Querying
- π§Ή Data Cleaning & Transformation
- π Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- π Technical Reporting & Documentation
- π KPI Development & Performance Monitoring
- π Survey Design & Digital Data Collection
- πΌ Business Intelligence & Decision Support
- π Git & GitHub Portfolio Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Education
- Public Health
- Humanitarian & Development
- Food Security
- Business Reporting
- Programme Performance
I am interested in opportunities involving:
- Data Analytics
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Business Intelligence
- Dashboard Development
- Humanitarian Analytics
- Development Sector Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Reporting & Decision Support
π§ Email
πΌ LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/umar-musa-isah-997821408
π GitHub
https://github.com/UmarMusaIsah
Turning data into actionable insights that support better decisions and measurable impact.

