Fintech
David Kairu Kuruga
Data Analyst
NYAHURURU,Kenya
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics, specializing in transforming raw data into strategic business insights. Proficient in Excel, Power BI, SPSS and SQL, with hands-on experience in financial data analysis, performance tracking and data visualization. Proven ability to support decision-making through robust reporting, statistical modeling and dashboard development. Bilingual in English and Swahili, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst
Zafrina Solutions Ltd
05.2025 - Current
- Extract, clean and analyze financial and borrower data using SQL and Excel to support portfolio monitoring and risk assessment.
- Develop interactive Power BI dashboards for real-time tracking of stakeholder growth, repayment trends and regulatory compliance metrics.
- Perform statistical analysis (correlation, regression, significance testing) using SPSS to evaluate loan performance and customer behavior patterns.
- Automate manual reporting processes, reducing turnaround time by 35% and improving data accuracy.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to deliver data-backed insights for strategic planning and CBK reporting compliance.
- Maintain data integrity and confidentiality while managing sensitive financial datasets.
Relationship Officer & Business Development Officer
CEMES Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Spearheaded end-to-end sales of business and medical loans, from prospecting to onboarding.
- Conducted preliminary credit assessments and streamlined documentation for faster approvals.
- Strengthened client relationships through personalized service, driving high retention and referrals.
- Collaborated with credit and collections teams to ensure timely disbursements and repayments.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to identify portfolio growth opportunities.
- Prepared performance reports for leadership with actionable, data-informed recommendations.
Relationship Officer
CEMES Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed a growing loan portfolio, including restructuring and repayment tracking.
- Delivered frontline customer service and resolved client inquiries efficiently.
- Gained foundational experience in credit risk, compliance and data handling.
Academic Writer (APA Format)
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Researched and authored statistical and economics-based academic projects under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Statistics
Maasai Mara University
01-2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Thiru High School
01-2019
Skills
Advanced data visualization (Power BI, Excel, SPSS)
Database management and SQL querying
Portfolio performance analysis
Hypothesis testing and statistical modeling
Data transformation and cleaning
Data collection tools (Kobo Toolbox)
Dashboard automation and KPI tracking
Trend forecasting in business intelligence
Excel proficiency (PivotTables, Power Query, advanced formulas)
Stakeholder communication and client reporting
Compliance-oriented data management
Certification
SPSS Data Analysis – Statistical Tests and Correlation Analysis
References
Available upon request
Interests
Finance
Sports
Government
NGO
Healthcare
Retail and E-commerce
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Leadership Award – Student Leadership, Maasai Mara University
Timeline
Data Analyst
Zafrina Solutions Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Relationship Officer & Business Development Officer
CEMES Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2025
Relationship Officer
CEMES Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2023
Academic Writer (APA Format)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Thiru High School
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Statistics
Maasai Mara University