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Architect.
Trainer.
Leader.

I'm Samuel Akpan — a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer, Data Architect, and Microsoft Certified Trainer based in London, UK. With 17 years of experience across Nigeria and the UK, I've built enterprise data platforms, led cross-functional teams, and trained hundreds of data professionals.

My career spans every layer of the data stack — from raw ingestion and transformation to executive-facing dashboards. What drives me most is the intersection of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

I'm always pushing the boundary of what's possible with Microsoft Fabric as a modern data tooling.

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Samuel Akpan
Microsoft Fabric Expert · MCT · Data Architect
Location
London, UK
Experience
17+ Years
Certifications
3 Microsoft
Trainer
MCT Active
Current Employer
TPT Retirement
Education
MSc Computer Science with Data Science
Career Journey

Experience Timeline

Sep 2025 – Present

Data Engineer

TPT Retirement Solutions · Leeds, UK (Hybrid)
  • ›Designing Lakehouse architecture and data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric
  • ›End-to-end data migration including ingestion, transformation & validation
  • ›Delivering internal Fabric training to upskill engineering teams
Feb 2024 – Jul 2025

Senior BI Development Manager

Oasis Community Learning · London, UK
  • ›Pioneered end-to-end Microsoft Fabric architecture with Medallion Architecture
  • ›Led data vision & strategy, securing executive stakeholder buy-in
  • ›Cross-functional upskilling in Fabric and agile delivery frameworks
Mar 2016 – Dec 2023

Lead Data Analyst

Slink Digital Technologies · Nigeria
  • ›Led Azure data transformation programmes for enterprise clients
  • ›Stakeholder engagement, solution scoping & technical proposals
  • ›Reduced time-to-market through robust delivery practice frameworks
Feb 2009 – Jan 2016

Lead Data Analyst

EPAEES Creation · Nigeria
  • ›Directed data transformation and analytics projects across industries
  • ›Championed data governance best practices improving standardisation
  • ›Integrated emerging technologies aligned with strategic business priorities
Technical Skills

Core Competencies

Microsoft Fabric

OneLakeLakehousesPipelinesDataflow Gen2NotebooksWarehousesReal-Time HubShortcutsMedallion Architecture

Azure Services

Azure Data FactoryAzure DatabricksSynapse AnalyticsAzure SQLAzure DevOpsCI/CD

Programming & Query

PythonPySparkSQL / T-SQLKQLDAXPower Query

BI & Reporting

Power BIComplex DashboardsAdvanced DAXDirectQueryPower Automate
Certifications

Microsoft Credentials

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Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Fabric & Power BI
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Fabric Data Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified
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Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified
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Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Microsoft Certified