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Hello, I'm Samuel Bambala

I'm a  Financial Analyst |

I turn financial, operational, and research data into clear recommendations for strategy, budgeting, and policy decisions.

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Years in analysis
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Organisations
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Samuel Bambala, Economics & Data Professional
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Financial Analysis
Data Analytics
Econometrics
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Who I Am

About Me

I'm an economics and data professional based in Lusaka, Zambia, currently pursuing my Master of Science in Economics and Finance at the University of Lusaka.

With a strong foundation in statistical modelling, financial analysis, and data interpretation, I help organisations translate complex datasets into strategic insights. My experience spans Ed-Tech, academic consulting, and financial services.

I'm passionate about applying econometric tools and analytical frameworks to solve real-world problems in development finance, policy evaluation, and market strategy.

Libala Stage 3, Lusaka
MSc. Economics & Finance (In Progress)
Economics Association of Zambia
Best Public Speaker Award
Samuel Bambala

Beyond Work

Musicology
Literature
Philosophy
Poetry
Religion
Public Speaking
Samuel Bambala at the piano

Beyond the numbers

Music, poetry, and public speaking — where I recharge and find rhythm.

My Journey

Work Experience

Financial Analyst

Pulse Prodigy Systems — Lusaka, Zambia

Oct 2023 – Present
  • Led economic and data analysis to support pricing, subscription models and market-entry strategies for the PulseProdigy school information system
  • Analysed usage and transaction data from partner schools to identify trends in adoption, retention and module performance
  • Prepared business cases and financial projections to support funding applications and product roadmap decisions
  • Designed and monitored KPIs for customer growth, revenue, system reliability and user satisfaction
  • Conducted market research on competing Ed-Tech solutions and education-sector trends
  • Led a team of junior analysts, enhancing overall productivity
Financial Modelling Data Analysis Ed-Tech KPI Design Market Research

Data Analyst

Centre for Academic Learning and Consultancy — Ndola, Zambia

Dec 2022 – Feb 2023
  • Helped front-line teams make data-driven decisions by offering current, relevant insights drawn from learner and project data
  • Enhanced data mining and segmentation techniques for different client groups
  • Managed dashboards to report on key business-intelligence indicators
  • Contributed to the design of data-collection tools and templates to improve data quality
  • Addressed data-related requests from research faculty and project staff within agreed timelines
Data Mining BI Reporting Dashboards Research
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Featured Work

Selected examples of how I structure analysis, surface useful signals, and support better decisions.

Financial Analysis

Ed-Tech Pricing & Subscription Model

Built business cases and financial projections for a school information system, connecting pricing strategy with adoption, retention and funding needs.

Problem
Turn product usage and cost assumptions into a pricing structure schools could understand.
Method
Scenario modelling, KPI mapping, market comparison, and revenue sensitivity checks.
Outcome
Clear decision areas for pricing, adoption, retention, and funding conversations.
3 decision areas
5 KPI groups
Financial Modelling Pricing Forecasting
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Data Analytics

School Usage & Retention Analytics

Analysed usage and transaction data from partner schools to identify adoption patterns, module performance and opportunities to improve customer retention.

Problem
Find where school partners were gaining value and where usage was dropping off.
Method
Usage segmentation, transaction analysis, dashboard reporting, and retention signals.
Outcome
Sharper module performance insights for customer support and product roadmap decisions.
BI reporting
KPI tracking
Dashboards Segmentation Insights
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Research Consulting

Research Data Collection Framework

Contributed to survey templates, dashboards and research support workflows that improved data quality and helped teams respond faster to evidence requests.

Problem
Improve the consistency of research inputs and speed of internal evidence requests.
Method
Data-collection templates, quality checks, dashboard structure, and response workflows.
Outcome
Cleaner research data and a more dependable path from request to decision-ready insight.
Data quality
Fast requests
Survey Design Research Reporting
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Services

How I Can Help

Practical analytical support shaped around the decision you need to make.

What I Do

Skills & Expertise

Analytical & Technical

STATA 0%
R 0%
SPSS 0%
Python 0%
Microsoft 365 0%

Economics & Business

Business Analysis Demand Forecasting Price Modelling Trend Analysis Policy Evaluation Econometrics Research Design Report Writing Survey Development Dashboard Design Financial Projections Market Research

Communication & Leadership

Languages

C2

English

Proficient

C2

Bemba

Proficient

A2

Nyanja

Elementary

A1

Tonga

Beginner

Learning Path

Education

In Progress

Master of Science

Economics and Finance

University of Lusaka

Sep 2024 – Present

Core interests: macroeconomics, financial markets, development finance, and applied econometrics.

Completed

Bachelor of Science

Economics

The Copperbelt University, Kitwe

Graduated April 2024

  • Member of CBU Economics Association
  • Chief Editor & Writer for Economics Association
  • Dissertation: Effects of Social Media on Academic Performance
Completed

Grade 12 Certificate

GCE Certificate

Lubuto Secondary School

December 2015

  • Best Speaker Award — Copperbelt Province
  • Debate Club President
  • Poetry Group President

Awards & Honours

Best Public Speaker

Recognised for outstanding oratory skills

Best Writer & Spoken Word Poet

Award for literary and performance excellence

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Get In Touch

Let's work together

Whether you need economic analysis, data insights, or research consulting, I'd love to hear from you.

Email

info@samuelbambala.com

Phone

+260 970 304 143

Location

Libala Stage 3, Lusaka, Zambia