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Contact Information

Name: John Mwangi Mutai
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +254 712 345 678
Address: Nairobi, Kenya
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnmutai-data-science
Github: github.com/johnmutai

Professional Summary

I am a passionate and results-driven Data Scientist with over 5 years of experience in leveraging data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to solve complex business challenges. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I specialize in delivering actionable insights that drive growth and innovation across industries such as finance, agriculture, healthcare, and technology. My work as a Data Scientist in Kenya Nairobi has focused on developing data-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Kenyan market. With a strong foundation in both technical and soft skills, I am committed to contributing to the digital transformation of businesses in Kenya through cutting-edge data science practices.

Work Experience

Data Scientist | TechSolutions Africa (2021 – Present)

Nairobi, Kenya

• Developed predictive models to optimize supply chain operations for e-commerce clients in Kenya Nairobi, reducing delivery costs by 15% and improving customer satisfaction scores by 20%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design data pipelines using Python and SQL, enabling real-time analysis of user behavior on mobile banking platforms.
• Created machine learning algorithms to detect fraudulent transactions, contributing to a 30% reduction in financial fraud losses for clients in the fintech sector.
• Presented findings to stakeholders through interactive dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) and delivered training sessions on data literacy for non-technical teams in Nairobi.

Freelance Data Scientist | Independent Contractor (2019 – 2021)

Nairobi, Kenya

• Provided data science consulting services to startups and SMEs in Kenya Nairobi, focusing on customer segmentation, market trend analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Designed a recommendation system for an agriculture tech startup that increased crop sales by 25% through personalized marketing campaigns.
• Conducted sentiment analysis on social media data to help a local NGO in Nairobi improve its public engagement strategies and outreach programs.
• Partnered with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics to analyze census data, identifying patterns in urban migration that informed policy decisions for Nairobi’s infrastructure development.

Education

MSc in Data Science | University of Nairobi (2018 – 2020)

Nairobi, Kenya

• Specialized in machine learning, big data analytics, and statistical modeling with a focus on applications for African economies.
• Conducted research on "Predictive Analytics for Agricultural Yield in Kenya," which was published in the Journal of African Data Science.

BSc in Computer Science | Kenyatta University (2014 – 2017)

Nairobi, Kenya

• Graduated with honors, focusing on algorithms, database systems, and data visualization.
• Participated in a hackathon organized by the Nairobi Tech Hub, where our team developed an app for real-time traffic monitoring in Nairobi using IoT sensors.

Skills

Technical: Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow), R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Hadoop, Spark
Data Analysis: Statistical analysis, A/B testing, data cleaning and preprocessing
Miscellaneous: Agile methodology, project management (Scrum), data storytelling

Certifications

• Coursera: "Data Science Specialization" by Johns Hopkins University (2020)
• DataCamp: "Machine Learning with Python" (2019)
• Kenya Data Science Association: Advanced Certification in Big Data Analytics (2021)

Projects & Portfolio

Kenya Urban Mobility Prediction

Developed a machine learning model using historical traffic data from Nairobi to predict congestion patterns. The project was featured at the 2022 Nairobi Tech Festival and has since been adopted by local transport authorities.

Agricultural Yield Forecasting Tool

Crafted a web-based application that uses satellite imagery and weather data to forecast crop yields in Kenya’s Rift Valley. The tool is now used by over 500 farmers across Nairobi and surrounding regions.

Customer Churn Analysis for M-Sim (Kenya)

Used logistic regression and clustering techniques to identify factors contributing to customer churn for a leading telecom provider in Nairobi. The insights led to targeted retention strategies, reducing churn by 18% within six months.

Languages

English (Fluent), Swahili (Fluent), French (Basic)

References

Available upon request.

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