David Mwai Gathimba
Nairobi
Summary
Certified Data Scientist with a strong foundation in Business Information Technology (Bachelor's degree) and specialized training in AI Career Essentials. I possess a unique combination of analytical, technical, and business acumen, enabling me to bridge the gap between data-driven insights and strategic decision-making. Proficient in leveraging statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization to solve complex problems and uncover actionable insights. Passionate about using AI and data science to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions across diverse industries. Proficient at collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelancer Developer
Datastat Research Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Developed software web systems.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Deployed Web applications for users
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
Web Developer
Datastat Research Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and document business processes
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a web-based application for inventory management
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and generate insights for decision-making
- Designed and implemented a database system to streamline customer information management
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving software-related issues
- Participated in the development of user manuals and provided training sessions for end-users
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
- Developed user-friendly web forms with validation and error handling.
- Data Analysis
- Data cleaning
Junior Developer
Icore Information Systems
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Designed customized solutions for proposals to potential customers.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
Intern Junior Developer
Icore Information Systems
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Trouble shooting IT infrastructure.
- Web development and maintenance.
- Software design and implementation.
- Backend web development.
- Payment and API integrations.
Education
Certification - Data Science
Moringa School
Nairobi 03.2024 - 11.2024
Certification - AI Career Essentials
ALX Africa
Nairobi 06.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
South Eastern Kenya University
Kitui, Kenya.10-2023
High School Education - K.C.S.E
Anester Boys Lanet High School
Nakuru, Kenya11-2017
Primary Education - K.C.P.E
John Paul II Primary School
Nyahururu, Laikipia, Kenya01-2012
Skills
- SQL
- MySQL
- HTML
- CSS
- Wordpress
- Tableau
- Agile methodologies
- Version control (Git)
- Windows
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Machine Learning Algorithms
- Programming languages
- Statistical Modeling
- Technical support
- Data Wrangling
- Data structures
- Predictive Analytics
- Problem-solving
- Project Management
- Code optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Application development
- Business Process Analysis
- Idea brainstorming
- Market Research
- Financial Analysis
- Decision Support Systems
Certification
- Data Science Certificate - Moringa School
- AI Career Essentials - ALX Africa
Timeline
Certification - AI Career Essentials
ALX Africa
06.2024 - 07.2024
Certification - Data Science
Moringa School
03.2024 - 11.2024
Freelancer Developer
Datastat Research Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
Web Developer
Datastat Research Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2024
Junior Developer
Icore Information Systems
01.2023 - 06.2023
Intern Junior Developer
Icore Information Systems
03.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology
South Eastern Kenya University
High School Education - K.C.S.E
Anester Boys Lanet High School
Primary Education - K.C.P.E
John Paul II Primary School
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