With a passion for solving intricate problems, I aim to excel at deriving insights and uncovering hidden patterns from vast amounts of raw information. By applying cutting-edge data analytics techniques such as machine learning, data visualization, and predictive modeling, I am eager to learn and become adept at harnessing the power of data to drive informed decision-making and deliver tangible results.

Global Mentorship Initiative | Apr 2023 - Present

Mentee

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Citadel Consulting Africa /PFA | Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

Business Development Partner

through identification and capitalization in emerging markets, leveraging data analytics to gain insights into customer preferences, market trends, and demand patterns. This informed the development of innovative product and service offerings, as well as the establishment of strategic partnerships, driving business growth and maximizing market penetration. ▪Formulated goals and growth strategies for both business expansion and revenue generation through leveraging tools and methodologies, such as market research, customer segmentation, and trend analysis. This identified lucrative opportunities, optimized resource allocation, and empowered the business development team to drive successful outcomes and achieve sustainable business growth. ▪Efficiently streamlined operations, identified cost-saving opportunities, and optimized resource allocation, resulting in a significant cost reduction of 15% by leveraging data analytics and adopting an in-house approach to social media management and content creation. This data-driven decision- making process allowed for enhanced control, real-time performance tracking, and improved audience engagement, ultimately driving brand growth and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

IEBC | Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Presiding Officer

▪Provided guidance and support in adhering to data quality standards, and implementing data validation checks, which assisted in the maintenance of data confidentiality and security protocols. ▪ Effectively supervised and ensured that Polling Officials carried out their duties with precision and accuracy, which maintained the integrity of the data collection process. ▪ Officialy signed the official results declaration forms in the polling station. I verified and authenticated the accuracy and integrity of the collected data. This process involved ensuring data governance practices, data validation procedures, and compliance with data protection regulations, ultimately contributing to the reliability and trustworthiness of the election data.

State Department for social protection Senior Citizens Affairs and

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Special Programmes. | Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

Field Project Manager

Key Contributions: ▪Effectively led 15 enumerators to execute data collection for the enhanced single registry (ESR). Employed data analytics including cleansing, validation, and integration for a reliable socio-economic database. Leveraging analytics streamlined social protection programs via automated registry components, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. ▪Managed questionnaire pilot among vulnerable groups, yielding impactful insights into data collection feasibility. Leveraged tools like ODK/KOBO collect for streamlined data upload, storage, and analysis, boosting overall processing efficiency and insights extraction. ▪Provided inspirational leadership, that ensured that the data collection process was conducted with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in high- quality data with minimal missing values. ▪Implemented rigorous synchronization protocols to ensure data integrity, while robust measures were taken to uphold data privacy, protection, and security, adhering to industry standards and regulations.

State Department for Regional and Northern Corridor Development | Feb 2021 - May 2022

Research Officer

Key Contributions: ▪Contributed to a State Department/Ministry's Strategic Plan in alignment with key national priorities: Kenya Vision 2030, Third Medium Term Plan (2018-2022), "Big Four" Agenda, SDGs, and Africa's Agenda 2063. Ensured data-guided decisions, strategic coherence, and efficient resource allocation for sustainable development and national goal attainment. ▪Supported in the preparation of Performance Contracts for the State Department and its Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), and contributed to the preparation of Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Reports (AMER), incorporating data analytics methodologies. This involved utilizing data-driven approaches, performance indicators, to ensure effective performance management, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department and its affiliated agencies. ▪Participated in crafting departmental yearly work plans and budgets, adeptly gathering, organizing, and analyzing statistical data. Employed data analytics methods like regression analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling for informed decision-making and trend identification. This data-centric approach enhanced resource allocation pinpointed areas for enhancement, and advanced strategic planning, ultimately elevating organizational efficiency and performance.

Caritas Microfinance Bank-Ruiru Fund | Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

Data Analyst

Key Contributions: ▪Successfully conducted market analysis, incorporating data analytics methodologies, leading to a remarkable 21% increase in the sales of the 'FUND MOL' Mall shares. This data-driven approach facilitated informed decision-making, market insights, and strategic actions, ultimately driving the growth and profitability of the shares in the market. ▪Generated information and extracted valuable insights from diverse data sets, incorporating data analytics methodologies. This involved identifying trends and relevant patterns, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and fostering strategic actions based on data-driven insights, ultimately driving informed decision-making and facilitating business success. ▪Utilized research methodologies and leveraged data analytical tools such as STATA and SPSS, which aided in identifying, analyzing, and executing new potential products, services, markets, and advertising opportunities. This data- driven approach enabled the exploration of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes, fostering informed decision-making and strategic actions for business growth and enhanced market positioning.

Commission on Revenue Allocation | Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

Assistant Analyst

Key Contributions: ▪Played a vital role in developing the nationally launched report 'Assessing County Revenue Mobilization: A Six-Year Review' spanning 2013/14 to 2018/19. By actively participating in this project, I contributed significantly to evaluating revenue generation across all 47 counties. Through data- driven analyses, the report revealed key insights and evidence-backed recommendations to enhance nationwide revenue mobilization strategies. This experience greatly impacted my professional growth and expertise in the field. ▪Through collaborative research and ongoing tracking of current developmental challenges and fiscal approaches within counties and national governments, I contributed to revenue generation insights. Employing data- driven analyses, I offered evidence-based recommendations that facilitated informed decision-making and strategic development planning. This effort played a crucial role in promoting sustainable development agendas.

NG-CDF Board Kenya | May 2019 - Oct 2019

Research And Development Assistant

Key Contributions: ▪Achieved substantial impact through active participation in the sectoral analysis of the 290 constituencies, leveraging data analytics methodologies. This led to significant infrastructural development in Secondary and Primary Schools, Kenya Medical Training Colleges, and Bursary Programmes, contributing to the overall development and well-being of the constituencies through data-driven insights, evidence-based decision-making, and strategic resource allocation. ▪Actively collaborated on policy assessment, review, and formulation, along with the implementation of ISO general operating procedures and project management frameworks, which resulted in the establishment of robust policies, streamlined operations, and enhanced organizational efficiency. These efforts contributed to improved performance and effectiveness within the organization. ▪Ensured alignment of goals, effective performance measurement, and accountability across the organization, by actively and collaboratively participating in the preparation, evaluation, and cascading of the Board's performance contract to the respective 290 constituencies, thereby fostering improved governance and overall performance at both the Board and constituency levels.

Office of the Deputy Chief Whip Senate | Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Research Assistant

Worked closely with H.E Governor Irungu Kang'ata when assisting to conduct research for his Ph.D. dissertation, "Adequacy of post-2007 constitutional mechanisms in addressing ethnic conflict in presidential elections in Kenya." Key Contributions: ▪Achieved a remarkable impact by employing diligent monitoring and proficient management of the project's budget, incorporating data analytics methodologies. This resulted in a significant cost reduction of 40%, facilitating optimized resource allocation, enhanced financial efficiency, and maximized project value through data-driven insights and informed decision-making. ▪Strengthened the degree of quality in business plans and documents by actively developing, rigorously proofreading, and effectively editing reports and papers for presentations while utilizing data analytics tools. This ensured high- quality deliverables, improved clarity, and professionalism, and supported the effective transfer of key information to stakeholders via data-driven insights and improved communication methods.

Master Technology limited | Jan 2019 - May 2019

Accounts Assistant

Key Contributions: ▪Efficiently provided assistance in the preparation of ledgers, balance sheets, and trial balances, resulting in a significant impact, reducing the preparation time by 30%, thereby improving efficiency and accuracy, and facilitating more efficient financial reporting and analysis. ▪Achieved a notable impact, through active support in cash allocation processes, cheque issuance, ledger and budget updates, diligent fact- checking, and effective resolution of discrepancies, which led to streamlined financial operations, accurate financial records, and enhanced financial integrity within the organization. ▪Made a significant impact by skillfully drafting business plans and proficiently handling communication with vendors, customers, and financial institutions, fostering strategic planning, cultivating strong business relationships, and ensuring effective collaboration with key stakeholders. Achievements ▪By demonstrating exceptional effectiveness, I was entrusted with additional responsibility in the business development department to oversee the management of the company's M-Pesa dealership, resulting in a significant impact, driving business growth, expanding revenue streams, and establishing the company as a trusted M-Pesa service provider.

Independent Electro and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) | Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

Polling Clerk

▪Effectively identified over 300 voters' biometrics by utilizing KIEMS and its components, enabling the retrieval of images and alphanumeric details at the polling station. This impactful outcome ensured accurate voter verification, enhanced security, and efficient management of the electoral process. ▪Provided valuable impact by skillfully interpreting and providing guidance to voters who spoke a language other than English, ensuring effective communication, inclusivity, and equal participation in the voting process, fostering a sense of confidence and empowerment among diverse voters.

NG-CDF Board Kenya | Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Research Attaché

Key Contributions: ▪Collaboratively designed and improved data collection tools and approaches for the 290 constituencies, resulting in a significant impact, with the creation of questionnaires, the development of a comprehensive data collection plan, thorough data analysis, and the identification of existing gaps, enabling better data-driven decision-making and improved effectiveness in constituency management. ▪Achieved a notable impact through meticulous planning, preparation, maintenance, and updates of departmental reports, along with the consolidation of work plans and strategies from the 8 departments within the board, enabling enhanced organizational coordination, streamlined communication, and cohesive execution of goals and objectives across departments. ▪Achieved a significant impact through diligent review and editing of performance contracts for Cascading to 290 constituencies, ensuring contractual compliance, alignment with organizational goals, and effective implementation of performance measures throughout the constituencies.

Chaka Ranch | Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

Cashier

Key Contributions: ▪Provided exceptional client service, resulting in an impressive impact, with over 80% favorable customer comment card evaluations, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service. ▪Utilised POS to process an average of 100 transactions per day and $2,000 in sales while keeping cash drawer accuracy 15% higher than targets, resulting in enhanced operational productivity, increased revenue, and improved financial precision. ▪Evaluated over 80% by the general manager in all weekly reviews for speed, accuracy, friendliness, and professionalism demonstrating the significant impact of maintaining exceptional performance standards, fostering a positive work environment, and reinforcing a reputation as a reliable, customer-oriented professional.

My Education

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Data ScienceExploreAI Academy | 2023

Master of Science - Msc., Mathematics and Statistics · (JanuaryUniversity of Nairobi | 2020

Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and StatisticsKenyatta University | 2016

About Me

I am a student pursuing a degree in data science with a strong aspiration to elevate my proficiency in the realms of data science, analytics, and machine learning. My overarching goal is to harness this expertise to craft predictive models.

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