Patrick Kakou
About Patrick Kakou
Patrick Kakou is a Senior Analyst and Data Steward at TD Insurance, with extensive experience in data analytics and management across various organizations. He has a strong educational background in engineering and data science, complemented by his proficiency in multiple programming languages and business intelligence tools.
Current Role at TD Insurance
Patrick Kakou serves as a Senior Analyst - Data Steward at TD Insurance, a position he has held since 2020. He operates in the Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, where he focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making processes. His role emphasizes the importance of information exchange within the organization, contributing to the overall data-driven culture at TD Insurance.
Previous Experience at American Iron & Metal
Prior to his current role, Patrick Kakou worked at American Iron & Metal (AIM) in various capacities. He began as a Data Analyst for 10 months in 2019, followed by a position as a Business Intelligence Analyst for 3 months in 2020. His experience at AIM provided him with a solid foundation in data analysis and business intelligence within the Montreal area.
Educational Background
Patrick Kakou has a diverse educational background in engineering and data analytics. He studied Mathematics and Physics at Institut National Polytechnique Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY de Yamoussoukro, completing a Preparatory Class for Engineering Schools from 2002 to 2004. He later earned a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the same institution between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, he pursued a Post Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics at Ryerson University in 2018 and completed a Deep Learning Specialization at deeplearning.ai in 2019.
Technical Skills and Tools
Patrick Kakou employs a variety of programming languages and business intelligence tools to perform data analysis. His skill set includes Python, R, SQL, Hive, Impala, Power BI, IBM Cognos Analytics, and Tableau. He utilizes integrated development environments (IDEs) such as JupyterLab, RStudio, HUE, and SQL Server Management Studio to enhance his data management tasks.
Professional Experience in Côte d'Ivoire
Before moving to Canada, Patrick Kakou held multiple positions in Côte d'Ivoire. He worked as a Technical Support Supervisor in Electrical Power Distribution at COMPAGNIE IVOIRIENNE D’ÉLECTRICITÉ from 2009 to 2011. He then advanced to the role of Grid Operation and Data Analysis Manager at the same company from 2011 to 2015, where he focused on data analysis in the electrical power distribution sector.