Dennis Mwenda

Dennis Mwenda

Data Scientist/ Data Analyst
Kenya
Swahili

نبذة عني

At work I'm best at...

utilizing statistical methods and machine learning to
unearth patterns in data, translating insights into
actionable strategies for data-driven decision-making.

الخبرة

Data Scientist/ Data Analyst

Freelance
Feb 2024 - حتى الآن · 2 سنوات 5 أشهر

• Conducting extensive data analysis using Python and PostgreSQL to extract, transform, and manipulate large datasets, uncovering valuable insights and trends. Achieving a 25% improvement in data processing efficiency through query optimization and database tuning.
• Utilizing QGIS and Python libraries (such as Folium) to analyze and visualize spatial patterns of Accident prone zones, supporting National Transport decision-making and resource allocation. Enhancing accident prediction accuracy by 20% through advanced spatial analysis techniques.
• Building text classication models using NLP techniques and Python libraries (such as NLTK or spaCy) for analyzing customer sentiment towards a products, providing valuable insights for marketing and product development teams. Improved sentiment analysis accuracy by 30%, enabling more targeted marketing strategies.
• Integrating Python web frameworks like Django into a web application, enabling seamless integration of geospatial analysis and visualization capabilities within a user-friendly interface. Enhancing web application performance by 30% through efcient utilization of Django ORM and integration of optimized geospatial visualization components.
• Providing technical assistance and capacity building support on data collection, analysis, and management, enhancing data literacy and enabling success amonst projects. Conducting training sessions resulting in a 40% increase in data accuracy.
• Using R- PROGRAMMING in performing statistical and inferential analysis on health datasets to Perform hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and survival analysis to uncover insights related to patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, or disease prevalence. Resulting in proper decision making and policy implementation.

Data Scientist/ Data Analyst

Freelance
Jan 2024 - حتى الآن · 2 سنوات 6 أشهر

Developing interactive and visually appealing dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to provide real-time visualizations for KPI monitoring and metric tracking.
Enhancing dashboard usability leading to a 20% increase in user engagement and informed decision-making.
Conducting extensive data analysis using Python and PostgreSQL to extract, transform, and manipulate large datasets, uncovering valuable insights and trends.
Achieving a 25% improvement in data processing efficiency through query optimization and database tuning.
Utilizing QGIS and Python libraries such as Folium to analyze and visualize spatial patterns of accident-prone zones, supporting National Transport decision-making and resource allocation.
Enhancing accident prediction accuracy by 20% through advanced spatial analysis techniques.
Building text classification models using NLP techniques and Python libraries such as NLTK or spaCy for analyzing customer sentiment towards products.
Improved sentiment analysis accuracy by 30%, enabling more targeted marketing strategies.
Integrating Python web frameworks like Django into a web application, enabling seamless integration of geospatial analysis and visualization capabilities within a user-friendly interface.
Enhancing web application performance by 30% through efficient utilization of Django ORM and integration of optimized geospatial visualization components.
Providing technical assistance and capacity building support on data collection, analysis, and management, enhancing data literacy and enabling success amongst projects.
Conducting training sessions resulting in a 40% increase in data accuracy.
Using R programming to perform statistical and inferential analysis on health datasets.
Performing hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and survival analysis to uncover insights related to patient outcomes, treatment effectiveness, or disease prevalence.
Resulting in proper decision making and policy implementation.

Data Scientist

GuruIT Technologies
Mar 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 سنوات 9 أشهر

Played a cardinal role in a public safety venture, leveraging tools like QGIS and Python libraries (GeoPandas) to translate geospatial data into insightful visual representations.
Illuminated accident hotspots and differentiated accident severities across vast terrains, significantly contributing to public safety initiatives.
Led the design, manipulation, and optimization of robust relational databases for ten specific clients using SQL and PostgreSQL.
Boosted query performance by 25%, guaranteed 95% uptime, and ensured data integrity and scalability.
Pioneered information management protocols for diverse clients, ensuring seamless migration of data into structured datasets, predominantly in Excel and CSV formats.
Ensured compliance with internal procedures, resulting in flawless information assimilation and transition.
Implemented daily Python scripts to develop advanced predictive modelling and algorithms for the company's clients.
Led to zero data loss incidents during the tenure, helped the company save time, increase efficiency and attain set objectives.
Engineered proprietary tools for a leading supermarket in Nairobi, focusing on upholding data quality, survey target achievement, and garnering enumerator insights.
Conducted hands-on training sessions using Power BI, enhancing team competency in data management and visualization.
Revamped the supermarket's data analytics infrastructure, delivering precise sales intelligence and fortifying the team with refined analytical capabilities.
Drove astute business decision-making.
Analyzed large datasets comprising over a million records using Python and R programming to conduct advanced statistical analyses, model development, and predictive analytics.
Provided actionable insights for clients in various industries across East Africa.
Created, designed and presented interactive and intuitive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI, effectively presenting complex datasets in a comprehensible manner to executives and customers.
Received commendation for clarity and actionable insights, which influenced strategic decision-making.
Spearheaded a meticulous quantitative dissection of election data during Eastern Kenyan election using R and data visualization utilities.
Illuminated distinct patterns and highlighted potential voting inconsistencies across the county.
Unearthed strategic voter stronghold zones and areas necessitating targeted campaign interventions.

Research Analyst

ZILLAS
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 سنة

Championed intricate data projects using tools like Python, R, and SQL.
Delivered insights crafted to adhere to rigorous academic standards, ensuring both accuracy and actionable findings.
Successfully executed over 9 statistical research endeavors, receiving commendation for the depth of analysis and unwavering technical precision.
This consistency fortified the credibility and reliability of academic data sources and findings.
Leveraged Google Analytics to craft intuitive, visually compelling representations of intricate datasets.
Illuminated key academic discoveries, making complex information easily comprehensible for diverse stakeholders.
Expertly navigated Salesforce to diagnose and rectify data quality issues, achieving an impressive 30% enhancement in data accuracy.
This proactive intervention ensured the reliability and integrity of academic data at all times.
Custom-designed a Salesforce dashboard tailored to bolster project oversight and fortify client engagement.
This innovation directly correlated with a 15% surge in client loyalty, underlining the importance of data-driven communication tools.
Implemented a customized Salesforce dashboard to streamline project tracking and improve client communication, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention.
Transformed academic findings into engaging designs that effectively communicated complex information to a wide audience.
Fostered strong client relationships, ensuring clear understanding of project requirements and achieving a 90% satisfaction rate on deliverables.

Transcriber

BBC Africa
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 سنة 11 أشهر

Accurately transcribed Swahili audio clips for BBC sports segments, ensuring the production of precise and concise English scripts.
Collaborated with the Director of BBC to maintain authenticity and cultural significance of content by providing detailed explanations and context.
Enhanced readability and presentation standards of BBC sports project documents through expertise in LaTeX formatting.
Worked closely with the content team to integrate design elements into sports scripts and emphasize key points effectively.
Identified opportunities for promoting diversity and inclusivity within sports programs and proposed appropriate alterations.
Expanded BBC sports content repository by implementing web scraping techniques using the National Language Toolkit to analyze textual data from diverse sources.
Utilized term frequencies and weighted terms in scripts to highlight key sports topics accurately.

المهارات

بايثون (لغة برمجة) برمجة PostgreSQL لغة البرمجة R باور بي آي سيلز فورس (منصة علاقات العملاء) سبلانك تابلو Postgres NumPy Pandas Scikit-Learn Snowflake SQL Excel JIRA Google Analytics QGIS Folium Django Django ORM NLTK spaCy GeoPandas LaTeX Random Forest XGBoost
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