Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Accomplishments
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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EVANS WAIRIMU

EVANS WAIRIMU

Data Analyst
Nyeri

Summary

Results-driven Data Scientist (MSc Applied Statistics) with 2+ years of experience in statistical modeling, data visualization, and predictive analytics. Proven ability to: Develop machine learning models (Python/R) to solve business problems. Design interactive dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) for stakeholder decision-making. Lead cross-functional teams (ex- Billing Operations Team Lead at ONQ Kenya). Communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
09.2023 - Current
  • Teach undergraduate courses in statistical methods and data analysis
  • Mentor students on Python/R programming for research projects.
  • Assisted professors in the development of course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
  • Organized events and workshops for promoting learning outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community among students.


Billing Operations Team Lead

ONQ Kenya
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Work closely with other finance team members to ensure seamless operations.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, both by email and telephone.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved overall team efficiency and effectiveness.

Industrial Attachment

National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Analyzed claims data using Excel and Power BI, identifying fraud patterns.
  • Involved in gathering and analyzing data related to NSSF members, contributions, and benefits to inform actuarial valuations.
  • Helped in the implementation and maintenance of models used to project future liabilities and assets of the fund.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports that outline the fund's financial health and the adequacy of its funding.
  • Analyzed demographic trends to understand their impact on the NSSF's future liabilities.
  • Assisted in evaluating the adequacy of contribution rates and benefit levels to ensure the long-term financial stability of the fund.

Education

MSc - Applied Statistics

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri, Nyeri County
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Nyeri
04.2001 -

Skills

Certification

Certificate of leadership: Missions Coordinator, Presbyterian Church of East Africa.

Interests

Strategic Games like Chess

Crosswords

Playing pool

Accomplishments

  • Billing Operations Employee of the Year, 2022, ONQ Kenya
  • Certificate of Merit, 2nd in Actuarial Science Class, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
  • AWS AI practitioner certification.
  • Data Science Certification; rapid tech skills program.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • Team Lead, Billing Operations (ONQ Kenya), 2022, 2023
  • Class Representative, Actuarial Science, 2020, 2021

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
09.2023 - Current

Billing Operations Team Lead

ONQ Kenya
04.2022 - 08.2023

Industrial Attachment

National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
07.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
04.2001 -

MSc - Applied Statistics

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
EVANS WAIRIMUData Analyst