Astute professional and Branch Manager of Unique Insurance Company Limited, Andy Mintah Yiadom MIoD, has successfully completed a prestigious Data Visualization Virtual Internship, sponsored by Saint Louis University and delivered in partnership with Excelerate. Serving as a Team Lead, Andy further strengthened his expertise in leadership, digital communication, analytics, and storytelling with data.
In his role as Team Lead, Andy guided a diverse group of interns through the project, fostering collaboration across time zones, delegating tasks, and ensuring effective communication to achieve high-quality deliverables. He provided mentorship, motivated his peers, and balanced project deadlines with innovation, mirroring the responsibilities of a project manager in a real-world business setting.
During the internship, Andy also gained hands-on experience in leveraging human visual perception to communicate complex information effectively. He explored how to use different types of visualizations to present insights, designing audience-appropriate presentations that aligned with best practices in the field.
As part of his training, Andy created impactful visuals tailored to answer key business questions for partner organisations. Through this process, he honed essential skills such as information literacy, communication, critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis, reinforcing his ability to transform raw data into clear, actionable insights. Reflecting on the programme, Andy noted that the experience not only sharpened his technical skills but also enhanced his visual thinking capabilities, an increasingly critical skillset in today’s data-driven world.
Excelerate’s project-based learning model placed significant responsibility on Team Leads, who serve as the bridge between learners and partner employers. They ensure structured workflow—from orientation through research, solution development, refinement, and presentation—while cultivating inclusivity and professional growth among their teams. Andy’s leadership journey exemplified this model, as he combined technical oversight with collaborative problem-solving to deliver business-relevant outcomes.
The internship, designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical and communication skills, was a Saint Louis University-sponsored project delivered by Excelerate. For Andy Mintah Yiadom MIoD, it became an opportunity not only to deepen his digital communication expertise but also to refine his leadership abilities in a global, data-driven context.
In today’s world, professionals who can transform raw numbers into meaningful stories while leading teams hold a competitive edge—and with this milestone, Andy Mintah Yiadom MIoD stands ready to leverage both his leadership and technical expertise to drive business and communication impact.
