Algebraic Combinatorics
PAUL ORINDA
MMATHEMATICIAN
Nairobi
Summary
I am a team player who is committed to learning and excellence. I have a passion for community service and positive change. As a versatile mathematician, I possess a deep passion for exploring diverse fields and solving complex challenges. My expertise in mathematics fuels my curiosity and adaptability, allowing me to approach problems from a fresh perspective in any domain. With an open-ended mindset and a strong foundation in mathematical principles, I eagerly embrace opportunities to contribute creatively and collaboratively across a wide range of disciplines. My ability to analyse complex data sets and develop solutions has been honed through my coursework and independent research. I am experienced in applying different styles and content standards for individual needs. I am highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges, also an adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
MATHEMATICS EDITOR
East African Educational Publishers (EAEP)
Nairobi
09.2023 - Current
- Applying in-depth mathematical knowledge to identify and correct errors, improve mathematical notation, and enhance overall readability
- Ensuring mathematical concepts, notations, and equations are presented accurately and clearly for a wide range of audiences
- Conducting comprehensive editorial reviews, including grammar, style, and formatting checks, to enhance the quality of mathematical publications.
- Completing day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining open communication with team members and stakeholders resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Maintaining updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Verifying facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Editing manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
PART-TIME LECTURER
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Nairobi
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics, including Calculus, Basic Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Mathematics and Differential Equations
- Developing course materials, lesson plans, and assessments to evaluate student's progress
- Providing feedback to students to help them improve their understanding and performance
- Collaborating with other faculty members to create and implement effective teaching strategies
- Maintaining regular office hours to assist students with coursework and assignments.
- Collaborating with professors to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Selecting innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Researching current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
- Attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
PROOF READER
Daproim Africa
Nairobi
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Edited books and ensured they were properly done with no errors
- Fast-checked books and journals
- Worked with the supervisor and also assisted in spell checks
- Ensured that the final documents adhered to established style guidelines and standards.
- Reviewed and edited documents to fix grammatical and spelling issues.
- Reviewed, proofread and corrected content for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and formatting.
- Corrected typos in printed materials before going into the production phase.
Education
Masters of Science in Pure Mathematics -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi01.2023
Bachelor of Science in mathematics-First Class Honors -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Effective communication
- Flexibility
- Work ethics
- Self-direction
- Research
- Problem-solving
- Experienced in typesetting in LATEX
- Advanced use of MS Office: MS Word and MS Excel
- Interpreting Complex Documents
- Spelling Expertise
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Editing and Annotating
- Data Entry Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Workflow Optimization
- Student counseling
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Fluent
Occupation
MATHEMATICIAN
Research Paper
On Cartesian and Direct Sum Decomposition of Operators in Hilbert Spaces.
Awards
November/2021, University of Nairobi Scholarship
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
Training
- 08/4/2023 - 08/8/2023, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Attended and Participated in Women in Sage (WiS)- Uganda workshop.
- 08/14/2023 - 08/18/2023, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Attended and Participated in the Eastern Africa Algebra Research Group (EAALG) Workshop on some topics in Algebra and Geometry.
- 07/10/2023 - 07/28/2023, Arusha Technical College, Arusha, Tanzania. Participated in and completed the 2023 Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP)- The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) School on Enumerative Combinatorics, in Collaboration with AMU, CIMPA and the International Science Programme (ISP).
- 07/11/2022 - 07/29/2022, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Participated in the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)-The Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP) School on Mathematical Programming Algorithms.
- 12/13/2021 - 12/16/2021, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Attended and Participated in the Eastern Africa Algebra Research Group (EAALG) Workshop on Introduction to Homological Algebra and Discrete Geometry.
References
1. Professor Benard Nzimbi, Pure Mathematics and Thematic Head, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, nzimbi@uonbi.ac.ke, +254715925762.
2. Professor Stephen Luketero, Chairman, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, sluketero@uonbi.ac.ke, +254722882684
Interests
Timeline
MATHEMATICS EDITOR
East African Educational Publishers (EAEP)
09.2023 - Current
PART-TIME LECTURER
University of Nairobi (UoN)
01.2022 - Current
PROOF READER
Daproim Africa
01.2019 - 01.2021
Masters of Science in Pure Mathematics -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Bachelor of Science in mathematics-First Class Honors -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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