MUSA ALHAJI SHITU

Data Analyst & Biomedical Researcher
Babura, NG.

About

A highly analytical and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in biomedical research and advanced data analytics. Proven ability to leverage Python, Power BI, and Tableau to translate complex datasets into actionable insights, driving program improvements and informing strategic decisions. Adept at leading research initiatives, managing data collection, and synthesizing findings to enhance healthcare service delivery and educational outcomes.

Work

Department of Anatomy, Bayero University
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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Kano, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Supported undergraduate education in Systemic Histology, Embryology, and Data Analysis, contributing to high student pass rates and academic excellence.

Highlights

Assisted in teaching Systemic Histology, Systemic Embryology, and Data Analysis to undergraduate cohorts, ensuring comprehensive understanding of core concepts.

Conducted tutorials, marked assignments, supervised laboratory sessions, and invigilated examinations, streamlining academic processes and student assessment.

Trained students in data analysis, academic project methodology, and cadaver dissection; mentored a student team that won "Best Project of the Year."

Maintained impressive student pass rates of 78–94% and achieved a high teaching evaluation score of 4.77/5.00, reflecting effective pedagogical methods.

Bichi Academy College of Health Science and Technology
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Assistant Lecturer, Anatomy

Bichi, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and delivered comprehensive anatomy lectures and practical laboratory sessions, enhancing student learning outcomes and progression in health sciences programs.

Highlights

Designed and delivered engaging anatomy lectures and practical laboratory sessions for health sciences undergraduates, fostering deep understanding of complex anatomical concepts.

Developed and implemented robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track student learning outcomes, effectively identifying performance gaps and informing targeted instructional adjustments.

Provided individualized academic feedback and guidance, contributing directly to improved student progression and success rates within the health sciences curriculum.

Aikinyi Limited
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Data Analysis Intern

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Built interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards and developed Python and Excel analytical skills to monitor KPIs and identify business trends across real-world datasets.

Highlights

Developed and implemented interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards, enabling real-time monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) and identification of critical business trends.

Enhanced Python proficiency (pandas, NumPy) and advanced Excel analytical skills, applying them to extract insights from multiple complex real-world datasets.

Presented data-driven recommendations to cross-functional management teams, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Excelerate
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Data Analyst Associate Intern

Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Designed and implemented data analysis pipelines and produced interactive dashboards, effectively communicating analytical findings to stakeholders.

Highlights

Designed and implemented robust data analysis pipelines utilizing Excel, Tableau, and Google Looker Studio, enhancing data processing efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Produced interactive dashboards and comprehensive stakeholder-facing reports, clearly communicating complex analytical findings and insights.

Applied rigorous data quality assurance standards and results-based reporting frameworks across all analytical outputs, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

DOT Clinic, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital
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Graduate Research Assistant

Kano, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded a research project on pulmonary tuberculosis patient services, managing data collection and analysis to inform program improvements at a leading hospital.

Highlights

Designed research instruments and managed data collection from 80+ pulmonary TB outpatients, capturing treatment adherence rates, patient outcomes, and healthcare provider practices.

Conducted rigorous quantitative analysis using Excel and SPSS to identify critical barriers and facilitators impacting effective TB service delivery in a resource-limited hospital setting.

Synthesized complex research findings into a structured evidence report with actionable recommendations, directly influencing clinic management for program improvement initiatives.

Applied rigorous ethical research standards, including informed consent and data anonymization, to ensure participant confidentiality and data integrity throughout the study.

Volunteer

Grad School Journey Platform
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Founder & Lead Mentor

Online, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Co-founded and actively manages an online mentorship platform, successfully supporting over 200 graduates in securing international scholarships and admissions.

Highlights

Co-founded and currently manage an online mentorship platform, supporting 200+ graduates across Nigeria with critical scholarship applications and standardized test preparation (GRE, IELTS, TOEFL).

Organized and delivered numerous webinars, developed comprehensive training curricula, and provided digital lectures, resulting in multiple mentees securing full international scholarships.

Babura Local Community
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Volunteer Science Educator & Mentor

Babura, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Summary

Mentored over 18 underprivileged secondary school students, guiding them into tertiary institutions and leading peer tutorial teams for four consecutive years.

Highlights

Mentored 18+ underprivileged secondary school students, successfully guiding 9 into tertiary institutions as valedictorians, fostering academic excellence and access to higher education.

Led peer tutorial teams in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Bayero University, for four consecutive years, significantly contributing to student academic support and success.

Anatomical Students Society of Nigeria (ASSON), Bayero University, Kano Chapter
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Deputy Speaker, Students Representatives Assembly

Kano, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Led student welfare advocacy and departmental policy development, co-organizing a major ultrasonography workshop in collaboration with a teaching hospital.

Highlights

Led student welfare advocacy and drove department-wide policy development initiatives, significantly enhancing student representation and support.

Co-organized a successful ultrasonography workshop in collaboration with the Radiology Department at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), benefiting numerous students.

Education

Baze University
Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria

Professional Diploma

Data Analytics

Courses

Python for Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Google Looker Studio

Data Storytelling

Academic Report Writing

Bayero University
Kano, Nigeria, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Anatomy

Publications

Ameliorative effects of aqueous leaves extract of Moringa oleifera on mercury-induced toxicity on the cerebral cortex of adult Wistar rats.

Published by

Journal of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, 3(2)

Summary

Co-authored peer-reviewed journal article investigating the ameliorative effects of Moringa oleifera extract on mercury-induced toxicity in the cerebral cortex of adult Wistar rats.

Languages

English
Hausa

Certificates

Business Entrepreneurship & Leadership Programme

Issued By

Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University

Skills

Data Analysis & Programming

Python (pandas, NumPy), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SPSS, Statistical Analysis.

Data Visualisation

Power BI Desktop, Tableau, Google Looker Studio.

Laboratory & Research Methods

Histology and tissue processing, DNA analysis, Cadaver dissection, Clinical data collection, Research design.

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace.

Project Management

Research Protocol Design, Team Coordination, Program Improvement, Stakeholder Communication.

Academic Instruction

Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship, Performance Monitoring, Feedback Provision.

Ethical Research

Informed Consent, Data Anonymisation, Confidentiality.

Entrepreneurship

Platform Management, Curriculum Development, Mentorship Programs, Strategic Planning.

References

Professor Abdullahi Gudaji

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, agudaji.ana@buk.edu.ng

Dr. Abdulrashid Sunusi

Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, asunusi.ana@buk.edu.ng

Dr. Yahaya Kabir Maigari

Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, ykmaigari.ana@buk.edu.ng

Projects

Ameliorative Effects of Moringa Oleifera on Mercury-Induced Cerebral Cortex Toxicity in Wistar Rats

Summary

Led an experimental research project investigating the ameliorative effects of Moringa Oleifera on mercury-induced toxicity in the cerebral cortex of adult Wistar Rats, culminating in a peer-reviewed publication.