Brian Sifuna Obware
Data Scientist
Kisumu,Kenya
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Analyst and Health Data Assistant with practical experience in data entry, data quality assurance, healthcare information systems, and statistical analysis. Skilled in Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel, REDCap, KHIS, and Kenya EMR systems. Experienced in supporting research and healthcare projects through accurate data management, reporting, and analysis. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with an interest in monitoring and evaluation, public health data systems, and community development programs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Vibrant Village Foundation
06.2026 - Current
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Founder & Machine Learning Trainer
Data Science Society of Maseno University
01.2024 - Current
- Founded a student data science community focused on data literacy and analytics.
- Trained students on Python for data analysis and supervised machine learning concepts.
- Coordinated collaborative healthcare-related data projects.
Volunteer Data Entry Clerk
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Chulaimbo
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Entered and verified research data using the REDCap system.
- Supported malaria drug efficacy studies involving children under five years old.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate and organized research datasets.
- Chulaimbo Branch
Health Records Attaché / Data Entry Clerk
Chulaimbo County Hospital
Chulaimbo
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed patient records using KHIS and Kenya EMR systems.
- Maintained accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of healthcare data.
- Supported data entry and reporting activities within the Health Records Department.
- Health Records Department
Volunteer Data Analysis Trainer
Maseno University Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained interns on Python for data analysis and statistical concepts.
- Supported research projects through data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
- MU-LISA
Sales Agent
APA Insurance
Eldoret
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Promoted insurance products and assisted in customer onboarding.
- Developed customer service and communication skills through client engagement.
- Apollo and Pan Africa Insurance Company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences with IT
Maseno University
01.2026
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Destiny Mixed Secondary School
01.2019
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Huruma Primary School
01.2015
Skills
- Python for Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- SQL
- Database Management
- Data Cleaning
- Data Validation
- Quality Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Reporting
- REDCap
- KHIS
- Kenya EMR systems
- Data Visualization
- Statistical Analysis
- Research Support
- Data Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork Skills
Certification
- Otigo Data Science - Python for Data Science, applied statistics, visualization, and machine learning.
- Udemy - Python for Data Science and machine learning fundamentals.
- FreeCodeCamp - Python for Data Analysis and data visualization.
- DataCamp - Data Analysis with R Programming.
Personal Information
Gender: Male
References
- Dr. Joyce A. Otieno, Head of Department, Statistics & Actuarial Science, Maseno University, jaotieno@maseno.ac.ke, 0722 785 693
- Dr. Mawora Thomas Mwakudisa, Lecturer, Maseno University, tmawora@maseno.ac.ke, 0726 878 579
- Dr. Sammerion Nyawara, Medical Superintendent, Chulaimbo County Hospital, sammerion@gmail.com, 0717516295
Timeline
Intern
Vibrant Village Foundation
06.2026 - Current
Volunteer Data Entry Clerk
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
05.2025 - 08.2025
Health Records Attaché / Data Entry Clerk
Chulaimbo County Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Founder & Machine Learning Trainer
Data Science Society of Maseno University
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer Data Analysis Trainer
Maseno University Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Agent
APA Insurance
12.2019 - 03.2020
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Huruma Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Destiny Mixed Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences with IT
Maseno University