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NKATHA THURA

NKATHA THURA

STRATEGY AND RESEARCH
KAREN, Nairobi,KENYA

Summary

PROFILE

Am a Doctoral Researcher/Business Strategic planning and research Consultant/Financial Analyst Aged 41 Years With Thorough and in- Depth Experience of Developing Realistic Solutions To Assure Satisfactory End Product,With Creative Operational Skills in Executing Effective Operational Rhythm and Management Systems Structures Enhanced by my Expertise in Data Collection,Analyzing,Articulating and Solving Various Problems Coupled by my Skills in finance,Oral and Written Communication With Ability To Absorb and Synthesize Large Amount of Information With High Level of Integrity January 2021 — Present Creation and Interpretation of New Knowledge Through Original Research or Other Advanced Scholarship, or of a Quality To Satisfy Peer Review, Extend the Forefront of the Discipline and Merit Publication; Systematic Acquisition and Understanding of a Substantial Body of Knowledge Which Is at the Forefront of an Academic Discipline or an Area of Professional Practice; Ability To Conceptualize, Design and Implement a Project for the Generation of New Knowledge, Applications or Understanding at the Forefront of the Discipline, and To Adjust the Project Design in the Light of Unforeseen Problems; Detailed Understanding of Applicable Techniques for Research and Advanced Academic Enquiry. Making Informed Judgements on Complex Issues in Specialist Fields, Often in the Absence of Complete Data, and Able To Communicate Their Ideas and Conclusions Clearly and Effectively To Specialist and Non-Specialist Audiences; Continue To Undertake Pure and/or Applied Research and Development at an Advanced Level, Contributing Substantially to the Development of New Techniques, Ideas or Approaches. Ensuring Qualities and Transferable Skills Necessary for Employment Requiring the Exercise of Personal Responsibility and Largely Autonomous Initiative in Complex and Unpredictable Situations, in Professional equivalent environment Masters in business administration (MBA) strategic management , University of Nairobi

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Doctoral Researcher

University of Nairobi,
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
  • Carrying Out Research Towards a Doctoral Degree
  • Participating in Theoretical and/or Empirical Research in the Relevant Areas
  • Publishing Results in the Appropriate Media
  • Presenting Findings at Conferences and Seminars
  • Active Involvement in Academic and Professional Development
  • Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Director business strategic intelligence at, Entrepreneurship in emerging economies , Havard school of business

Financial analysts

Absa bank ltd, Barclays Bank ltd
02.2008 - 03.2016
  • Analyzing current and past financial data and performance
  • Preparing reports and projections based on this analysis
  • Evaluating current capital expenditures and depreciation
  • Exploring investment opportunities
  • Establishing and evaluating profit plans
  • Looking at current financial performance and identifying trends
  • Preparing reports on the above information and communicating the insights of these reports to the wider business
  • Consulting with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans
  • Suggesting budgets and improvements based on the above information
  • Exploring different investment opportunities
  • Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts
  • Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth

Director strategy and research

Digital Rivers limited
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2016 - Current
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding company goals.
  • Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
  • Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.

Education

Masters Degree In Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
04.2013 - 06.2020

PHD Strategic Management - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
04.2021 - Current

Bachelor Of Education - English Language And Literature

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
09.2001 - 02.2006

Skills

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Additional Information

  • Date / Place of birth 25/12/1981 Meru Nationality Kenyan Driving license Yes

Timeline

PHD Strategic Management - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
04.2021 - Current

Doctoral Researcher

University of Nairobi,
01.2021 - Current

Director strategy and research

Digital Rivers limited
07.2016 - Current

Masters Degree In Business Administration - Strategic Management

University of Nairobi
04.2013 - 06.2020

Financial analysts

Absa bank ltd, Barclays Bank ltd
02.2008 - 03.2016

Bachelor Of Education - English Language And Literature

University of Nairobi
09.2001 - 02.2006
NKATHA THURASTRATEGY AND RESEARCH