Farouk Yusuf

Data analyst with five years of experience. I collect, clean, validate, and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data across academic research, national surveys, and digital products. Working end-to-end with Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, I manage the entire data lifecycle from extraction to interactive dashboard design.

I have completed five self-directed case studies in housing, local government, aviation, transport, and insurance. In these projects, I resolved real-world data errors to reconcile £8.25 million in public expenditure, analyse £32.82 million in insurance claims, and quantify £20.40 million in travel disruption costs. I excel at translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable terms for non-technical stakeholders.

During my doctoral studies at the University of Birmingham, I built and analysed a database of 29,000 records and conducted 30 qualitative interviews. I am currently enhancing these skills through a government-funded bootcamp in Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please see my portfolio for full details.

Social Research Interviewer at National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) (2024-03 – 2025-01)

• Collected and validated survey data from over 100 households for the English Housing Survey.
• Adhered strictly to national fieldwork protocols, data governance, and quality standards during data collection.
• Managed all fieldwork schedules, doorstep contacts, and interview deliveries independently without daily supervision.
• Built rapid rapport with diverse participants to secure high response rates and complete datasets.

Support Worker at Charis Care Solutions (2022-02 – 2022-12)

• Maintained accurate daily care records under strict confidentiality and safeguarding regulations.
• Coordinated care plans with service users, families, and external healthcare professionals.
• Balanced changing service needs and sensitive information using professional judgement.

Research Associate at University of Birmingham (2021-09 – 2022-01)

• Supported an international research project by collecting evidence and organising qualitative data.
• Analysed research data to deliver clear written reports within tight project deadlines.
• Organised research materials to ensure project lead could easily find and verify sources.

PhD in International Development – University of Birmingham (2022-09)

Skills Bootcamp in Data and AI – The Development Manager (TDM) (2026-07 – 2026-10)

MA in Social Research (African Studies) – University of Birmingham (2021-09 – 2022-09)

MSc in Conflict, Statebuilding and Development – University of Birmingham (2020-09 – 2021-09)

BSc in Geography – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2014-09 – 2019-04)