Data-Driven Innovator in Analytics

Nkoba Ismael Matovu portrait
Beats By Dre logoCurrently an Extern @Beats By Dre

I'm Nkoba Ismael Matovu, a Computer Science graduate passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decisions and insights.

Works samples

Dive into my projects where I analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and e-commerce strategies to deliver actionable insights.

  • Beats by Dre Data Analytics: Qualitative & Quantitative Insights Externship
    Beats By Dre logoBeats By Dre · Sep 2025✅ Verified by Extern

    Beats by Dre Data Analytics: Qualitative & Quantitative Insights Externship

    Explore how leading brands decode consumer conversations to create products that resonate. This externship offers practical skills in uncovering market trends, analyzing authentic customer feedback, and performing sentiment analysis with Python and innovative AI tools. Perfect for those interested in consumer behavior, data analytics, or business strategy, you'll get a firsthand look at how companies use consumer emotions and opinions to guide strategic decisions.

    Data AnalysisAI & MLPython
  • Breaking Games E-Commerce Data Analysis & Strategy Externship
    Breaking Games logoBreaking Games · Jan 2026✅ Verified by Extern

    Breaking Games E-Commerce Data Analysis & Strategy Externship

    Why do some people click “Buy Now” while others leave their cart behind? In this externship, you’ll team up with Breaking Games to explore how online businesses turn clicks into customers. You’ll use real marketing data from tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and Shopify to uncover what’s working, where shoppers drop off, and how small changes can lead to more sales. Along the way, you’ll learn how to read the story behind the numbers, connect ad spend to actual purchases, and build strategies that help businesses grow. No experience needed—just curiosity about how the online shopping world really works.

    Digital MarketingSalesPresentation SkillsExcel

About me

I'm Nkoba Ismael Matovu, a Computer Science graduate passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decisions and insights.

Seeking a Business Analytics position to advance my data analysis, root cause analysis, and risk modeling skills to drive strategic evaluation and evidence-based strategies in decision-making.

Externships

Beats by Dre Data Analytics: Qualitative & Quantitative Insights Externship

Beats By Dre

Experience

Founding Volunteer/Program Coordinator

Youngsters Appeal Foundation · Nov 2022 - Present

Breaking Games Data Analytics Extern E-Commerce Strategy

Extern · Nov 2025 - Jan 2026

Beats by Dre Data Analytics Extern Consumer Insights

Extern · Jun 2025 - Sept 2025

Project Manager

Collaborative Community Projects · Sept 2020 - April 2025

Education

University of the People, Pasadena, California, United States. (Remote)

Bachelors degree in Computer Science. · Class of 2026

Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom. (Remote)

CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. · Class of 2026

Google (Via Coursera). (Remote)

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate · Class of 2025

Skills

ExcelSQLPythonTableau / Power BIStakeholder CommunicationProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingTeamwork
Back to works

Beats by Dre Data Analytics: Qualitative & Quantitative Insights Externship

Explore how leading brands decode consumer conversations to create products that resonate. This externship offers practical skills in uncovering market trends, analyzing authentic customer feedback, and performing sentiment analysis with Python and innovative AI tools. Perfect for those interested in consumer behavior, data analytics, or business strategy, you'll get a firsthand look at how companies use consumer emotions and opinions to guide strategic decisions.

Data AnalysisAI & MLPython

Overview

During my externship with Beats by Dre, I delved into consumer insights through qualitative and quantitative analysis. I learned to decode consumer conversations, analyze feedback, and apply AI tools to improve strategic decision-making. This experience enriched my understanding of market trends and consumer behavior, equipping me with practical skills for data analytics.

What I did

In this externship, I undertook a series of projects that honed my skills in consumer insights and data analysis. Below are the key accomplishments from each project module.

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Project 1: Learn Why Consumer Insights Matter

I explored the significance of distinguishing between consumers and customers, developed an "Ideal Consumer List" for targeted segments, and crafted a Customer Journey Map using the AIDA framework to effectively identify touchpoints between businesses and consumers.

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Project 3: Conduct Sentiment Analysis

I learned the fundamentals of exploratory data analysis (EDA) and sentiment analysis while developing Python skills, including the use of Google Colab. I gathered and cleaned data using Pandas and NumPy, conducted EDA, and visualized insights from customer reviews obtained from online sources.

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Project 2: Analyze Consumer Insights

I analyzed consumer insights derived from survey data, performing both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Utilizing Google Sheets, I created data visualizations to present findings clearly, culminating in AI-driven analysis that provided a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and

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Project 4: Synthesize Consumer Insights

I mastered the essentials of impactful presentations, focusing on slide structure and design principles. I utilized AI to plan and refine my presentation, created a data dashboard with Claude, and delivered my research findings in a video presentation, concluding with a comprehensive project recap.

Back to works

Breaking Games E-Commerce Data Analysis & Strategy Externship

Why do some people click “Buy Now” while others leave their cart behind? In this externship, you’ll team up with Breaking Games to explore how online businesses turn clicks into customers. You’ll use real marketing data from tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and Shopify to uncover what’s working, where shoppers drop off, and how small changes can lead to more sales. Along the way, you’ll learn how to read the story behind the numbers, connect ad spend to actual purchases, and build strategies that help businesses grow. No experience needed—just curiosity about how the online shopping world really works.

Digital MarketingSalesPresentation SkillsExcel

Overview

During my externship with Breaking Games, I delved into the dynamics of online sales, analyzing customer behavior and marketing effectiveness. By leveraging real data from tools like Google Analytics and Shopify, I developed strategies to improve conversion rates and enhance sales performance.

What I did

Here’s a breakdown of the projects I completed during the externship, showcasing my hands-on experience with e-commerce data analysis and strategy development.

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Project 1: Explore How Businesses Drive Online Sales

I explored the various methods businesses use to drive online sales, identifying key strategies that influence consumer purchasing decisions.

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Project 3: Analyze Traffic & Engagement from Google Analytics Data

I analyzed traffic and engagement metrics derived from Google Analytics, revealing insights into user behavior and site performance.

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Project 5: Break Down Shopify Data to Understand Sales & Conversion Gaps

I broke down Shopify data to uncover sales and conversion gaps, providing actionable insights for improving the online shopping experience.

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Project 7: Turn Your Findings into a Growth Strategy & Presentation

I transformed my findings into a comprehensive growth strategy and presentation, outlining recommendations for enhancing sales and customer engagement.

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Project 2: Get Hands-On with Online Sales Data

I engaged directly with online sales data, analyzing patterns and trends to understand better how they impact overall sales performance.

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Project 4: Measure Paid Ad Campaign Effectiveness

I measured the effectiveness of paid ad campaigns, assessing their impact on driving traffic and conversions for the e-commerce site.

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Project 6: Consolidate & Visualize the E-Commerce Funnel With Claude

I consolidated and visualized the e-commerce funnel using Claude, creating a clear representation of the customer journey and touchpoints.