Otaro Namakwa

Meet Otaro, a Dedicated Data Analyst Driven by Passion and Expertise

Otaro's journey is a testament to his unwavering passion for research and data. After earning a degree in marketing and events management, he ventured into the professional world, beginning as a Financial Advisor. This experience laid the foundation for his analytical mindset. His next role in an import-export company sparked a profound interest in entrepreneurship, leading Otaro to launch his own business as a sales and marketing representative for East African agricultural producers targeting European markets.

It was in this role that Otaro began to sharpen his project management skills. He quickly transitioned from a sales representative to a co-creator of pioneering organic food brands for the European market, collaborating closely with his partner producers. This entrepreneurial journey exposed Otaro to a myriad of challenges, which fueled his desire to optimize business processes more effectively.

Otaro's curiosity led him to discover SAP, a tool that fascinated him so much that he enrolled in a Bootcamp at Academic Work. His dedication paid off when he earned his certification as a SAP consultant. In this role, Otaro worked on intriguing projects in SAP SD and SAP GTS, where he applied his newfound skills to real-world business challenges.

However, Otaro's passion for data analytics continued to grow, eventually becoming a driving force in his career. Determined to pursue this passion, he enrolled in a Data Analytics Bootcamp, where he honed his skills in Python and SQL. His commitment to mastering these tools paved the way for his next big move—joining The Information Lab, a decision that aligns perfectly with his goal of tackling exciting and challenging projects in the data analytics field.

Otaro's journey reflects a deep commitment to continuous learning and a relentless pursuit of excellence in every endeavor he undertakes. With a strong foundation in both business processes and data analytics, he is poised to make a significant impact in any project he takes on.

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Fri 06 Dec 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
Milestone Status Dashboard: From Data to Insights
I was given a task to analyze the Permitting Dashboard website as part of the dashboard week assignment. To create an impactful dashboard is a journey that requires careful planning, data preparation, and iteration
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Wed 27 Nov 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
How to Show Seasonality in Tableau
Understanding seasonality in data is critical for identifying recurring patterns and planning strategies. Tableau provides powerful tools to uncover these trends effectively. Seasonality Analysis helps businesses anticipate demand, plan resources, and identify cyclical opportunities or risks
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Mon 25 Nov 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
First day of Dashboard Week
At the data school, there is this tradition that before a cohort graduates, they get an assignment to create a dashboard daily for a whole week
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Tue 12 Nov 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
SLOPE CHARTS
SLOPE CHARTS So there is a new tradition in our company where we create a Christmas calendar that explains for each day in the Christmas period how to create a particular visualization in Tableau. I volunteered for a topic and my colleague gave me the task to explain what a slope chart is
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Fri 11 Oct 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
Exploring Row-Level Security in Tableau for Client Dashboard
This week, we tackled an exciting client project that involved designing a dashboard for their web platform. The key requirement? The dashboard needed to include row-level security features to ensure data access was restricted based on customer needs
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Thu 10 Oct 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
A Learning Experience: Lessons from a Challenging Presentation
Today proved to be an enlightening day, filled with valuable lessons that I won't soon forget. I encountered two key insights that were particularly striking: the importance of following instructions closely and the necessity of consulting with the client about deliverables
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Thu 10 Oct 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
Understanding Client Needs: A Guide to Insightful Recommendations
I embarked on a project focused on deeply understanding my client. The goal? To provide thoughtful and appropriate suggestions that would yield the best insights, tailored to their roles and decision-making processes. Here’s a detailed look at the steps I took to achieve these results. 1
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Thu 10 Oct 2024 | Otaro Namakwa
From Frustration to Fascination: My Journey with Tableau
When I first encountered Tableau, I was less than impressed. If someone had asked me at that moment whether I could envision myself working with this tool, I would have responded with a resounding NO
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