Dennis Gicheru
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Experienced professional focused on planning analysis. Abl to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to optimise business operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making and contributing to organisational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Planning Analyst
MAS Intimates Kenya
Athi River, Kenya
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Identified potential risks with thorough analysis and proactive measures.
- Worked on complex data sets, resulting in actionable insights.
- Created comprehensive reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed tight deadlines to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles on daily office tasks using tools such as 5s, kanban, fishbone analysis, 8-step problem solving and 5 why.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
Software Development Intern
Kweli Capital Limited
Westlands
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Successfully developed a simple task management app using VUE js
- Designed the frontend of the application using basic HTML and CSS
- Designed a sample web app for a hospital management system using Django REST framework for the backend, then used Vue JS for the frontend as well as Tailwind and bootstrap for styling
- Researched and wrote daily tech articles to familiarize myself with new trends in the software development and tech industries
Quality Assurance Analyst and Content loader
Arifu Kenya
Remote
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with lead analysts to interpret content maps and load data into the system backend on a daily basis.
- Content QA assistance: Collaborated with lead analysts to identify blocks, fails during the QA process and retesting for any issues present
- Created test plans for both the happy and non-happy path scenarios, implementation of test plans for testing content on the platform
- Actively involved in Capacity development-attended daily retro activities, and prepared reports in advance for daily zoom meetings
Education
Bachelors - Urban and Regional Planning
The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi Province 09.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
- Excel proficiency
- Data analysis
- Quantitative research
- Data visualisation techniques
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Computer Proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Kiswahili
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Complete Mckinsey Forward learning program and awarded certificate for Leadership training
Timeline
Planning Analyst
MAS Intimates Kenya
01.2023 - 11.2024
Software Development Intern
Kweli Capital Limited
07.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Analyst and Content loader
Arifu Kenya
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelors - Urban and Regional Planning
The Technical University of Kenya
09.2016 - 05.2021
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