Data Analyst CV example

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Data teams hire analysts who turn data into decisions. This CV lists the tools clearly, then shows the decisions and savings your analysis drove.

Data Analyst CV sample: Sipho Mahlangu, Gaborone design

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Sipho Mahlangu

Data Analyst

Johannesburg, South Africa · sipho.mahlangu@email.com · +27 81 222 3344

Professional Summary

Data analyst with 3 years in retail and insurance analytics. Builds SQL pipelines and Power BI dashboards used by 200+ managers, and found R4M in annual savings by analysing claims and stock data.

Work Experience

Data Analyst, Ubuntu Life Insurance (Feb 2023 – Present)

  • Built a claims dashboard in Power BI used daily by 200 managers
  • Found duplicate claims patterns that saved about R4M a year
  • Automated monthly reports with SQL and Python, saving 3 days of manual work each month

Junior Analyst, Highveld Retail Group (fictional) (Jan 2022 – Jan 2023)

  • Analysed stock-outs across 40 stores and improved reorder points

Education

  • BSc Mathematical Statistics, University of Pretoria (2018 – 2021)

Skills

SQL · Python · Power BI · Excel · Statistics · Data cleaning · Dashboards · Storytelling

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft, 2023

Why this data analyst CV works

  • Tools are listed exactly as they appear in adverts.
  • Each project ends with a business result.
  • A GitHub/portfolio link proves the skills.

Skills to put on a data analyst CV

SQLPython (pandas)Power BIExcel (Power Query)Data cleaningDashboard designStatistics & A/B testingStakeholder communication

Data Analyst CV summary examples

Data analyst with 3 years in retail and insurance; built Power BI dashboards used by 200 managers and found R4M in savings.
Statistics graduate with SQL and Python projects.

Tips for writing your data analyst CV

  1. Name your tools and versions where relevant.
  2. Show business impact, not just charts.
  3. Link a portfolio.
  4. Include certifications such as PL-300.

Frequently asked questions

What skills should a data analyst CV include?

SQL, Excel, a BI tool, Python or R, statistics and communication.

Should I include projects?

Yes, especially if you are early in your career.

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