Career

Career Path

A record of the roles, organisations, and responsibilities that have shaped my expertise in data governance, analytics, and responsible AI.

  • Data Specialist [PT]

    Allure Africa

    Building PostgreSQL pipelines, dashboards, and governance frameworks.

    I supported AllureAfrica by building PostgreSQL data pipelines and delivering dashboards that tracked bookings, revenue, and customer satisfaction. I developed demand and churn models to guide operational decisions. I strengthened governance by standardizing validation, metadata, and reporting practices, and I advised the leadership on aligning processes with Kenya's Data Protection Act. I also supervised a small analytics and governance team to ensure consistent, compliant, and decision-ready outputs.

    Now

  • Part-time Instructor

    Data Science & Analytics Instructor

    Mentoring learners in ML, analytics, and responsible AI.

    I mentored learners in machine learning, analytics, and responsible AI through project-based instruction. I guided students in building models, running exploratory analysis, and applying ethical AI principles in practical scenarios. I delivered masterclasses on AI governance, supported learners through their project cycles, and maintained high completion rates by providing structured feedback, technical support, and clear learning pathways.

    2024

  • Data Analyst

    FEWS NET (AIR)

    Handling large-scale data ingestion and quality checks for 20M+ records.

    I handled large-scale data ingestion and quality checks for FEWS NET, working with over 20 million crop, market price, and population records. I automated ETL workflows in Python and Luigi to improve refresh accuracy and reliability, and I built interactive dashboards used by teams around the world. I supported spatial analysis through QGIS mapping and contributed to AI governance guardrails and compliant data-sharing protocols to ensure responsible use of sensitive data.

    2022

  • Freelance Consultant

    Data Analyst & Researcher

    Delivering full-cycle analytics and governance support across sectors.

    I delivered full-cycle analytics and governance support for clients in healthcare, retail, and nonprofit sectors. I built and automated ETL pipelines in Python and SQL across GCP and AWS, created dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, Sisense, and Looker Studio, and developed models for forecasting, price optimization, and program performance. I conducted data audits, wrote SOPs, strengthened data quality and metadata practices, and aligned projects with Kenya's Data Protection Act and donor standards. I also linked clinical, operational, and financial data for better decision-making and trained teams on analytics workflows and data literacy to sustain long-term improvements.

    2019