Patrick Wainaina Kimani
Nairobi
Summary
Actuarial Science graduate with expertise in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and MySQL, leveraging programming skills to automate workflows and develop interactive dashboards. Over 5 years of experience in insurance operations, risk assessment, and claims analysis, delivering accurate and timely results. Certified in Microsoft Power BI, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valuation Specialist (Consultant)
Independent Consultant
Nairobi
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted 500+ motor vehicle appraisals, evaluating depreciation, market trends, and risk factors to support fair pricing and reduce disputes by ~25%.
- Analyzed claims data and policy risks using MySQL/SQL and Python, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and identifying patterns that saved clients an average of 15% on settlements.
- Collaborated with underwriters and adjusters to verify damages through data-driven models, accelerating claim resolutions.
- Generated detailed valuation reports with statistical insights, enhancing financial decision-making and client satisfaction.
Sales Agent
Jubilee Insurance & Sanlam Kenya
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed sales training and applied persuasive techniques, increasing personal sales performance by 20% through tailored engagements.
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses for clients, improving retention by 15%.
- Built long-term relationships, generating repeat business.
Underwriting Attachment (Intern)
Trident Insurance Company
Machakos
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed policy schedules for 200+ new acquisitions (agency-focused), ensuring accuracy and reducing processing time by 20%.
- Processed debiting, receipting, certificates, cover notes, and cancellations with full regulatory compliance.
- Improved document filing/retrieval systems, cutting staff retrieval time by 30%.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries promptly and building positive relationships.
Logistics Assistant
Bullgate Flowers Company
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Supervised daily operations for 50+ team members, consistently meeting targets and boosting efficiency by 15%.
- Enhanced team communication, reducing conflicts and improving productivity.
- Led recruitment, onboarding, and training, shortening onboarding time by 25%.
- Represented the company at trade fairs, seminars, and benchmarking events.
Education
Data Analytics with Excel and Power BI -
Moringa School
Kenya12.2025
BSc - Actuarial Science
Daystar University
Kenya01.2020
Product Design Certificate -
Daystar University
Kenya01.2019
Computer Training Certificate -
Kavison Consultants
Kenya01.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Gituru School
Kenya01.2012
Skills
- Data analytics and visualization
- Power BI
- Python programming
- Pandas and NumPy
- Matplotlib and Seaborn
- R language
- MySQL and SQL
- Excel proficiency
- PivotTables and VBA macros
- Insurance and actuarial science
- Underwriting expertise
- Risk assessment techniques
- Claims processing knowledge
- Reinsurance strategies
- Actuarial pricing models
- Valuation methods
- Programming languages: C and C
- Automation processes
- Data processing skills
- Modeling techniques
- Analytical tools proficiency
- MS Office Suite expertise
- Data cleaning methods
- Statistical analysis capabilities
- Financial analysis skills
- Team leadership abilities
- Client relationship management strategies
- Time management skills
- Multitasking capabilities
- Effective communication skills
Affiliations
- Member, The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK)
- Member, One Packet Initiative (eradicating period poverty and stigma in Kenya)
Projects
Independent Analyst, Bullgate Flowers Company, Kenya, 01/01/25, Present, Built interactive Power BI dashboards for sales & margin analytics in flower export operations, including product and region drill-downs; developed line charts for time-series trends and clustered bar charts for segment comparisons., Implemented slicers to filter by season, region, and flower variety, enabling rapid stakeholder analysis., Outcomes: Reduced analysis turnaround time significantly; enabled stakeholders to quickly compare periods, identify underperforming SKUs, validate margin improvement opportunities, and enhance farmer engagement. Export Farmer & Trainer, 01/01/23, Present, Managed sustainable production of export-grade crops (lettuce, bok choy, fennel, red/white radishes), meeting international standards., Provided hands-on training to farmers on cultivation best practices, improving yields, quality, and market readiness.
References
- Noah Kandie (TM), Moringa School, noah.kandie@moringaschool.com
- Gerald Makenzi, Branch Manager, Trident Insurance, Machakos, +254 720 600 036 / +254 720 272 1710
- Samuel Karanja Njoroge, Company Secretary, Bullgate Flowers Company Limited, +254 719 841 902
- Samuel Kiranga, Head of Department/Patron, Actuarial Science, Daystar University, +254 722 495 835
Certification
microsoft data analytics
Timeline
Valuation Specialist (Consultant)
Independent Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Underwriting Attachment (Intern)
Trident Insurance Company
07.2019 - 09.2019
Sales Agent
Jubilee Insurance & Sanlam Kenya
01.2019 - 12.2019
Logistics Assistant
Bullgate Flowers Company
05.2013 - 12.2015
Data Analytics with Excel and Power BI -
Moringa School
BSc - Actuarial Science
Daystar University
Product Design Certificate -
Daystar University
Computer Training Certificate -
Kavison Consultants
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Gituru School