Virginia Wanjiru
Data Analyst / Project Coordinator
Nairobi
Summary
Professional Summary :
I am a motivated and enthusiastic Business and Information Technology graduate from Strathmore University with a strong academic background in Business Intelligence/Data Analysis and Project Coordination. Seeking an opportunity to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance business operations and customer experience. Eager to apply knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the technology field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst Intern
Global Shala
Remote
6 2024 - 7 2024
- Data Collection,Review and Analysis: Gathered,cleaned and analyzed datasets from multiple marketing department sources resulting in 20% increase in data accuracy for decision making
- Reporting and Visualization: Created detailed reports using excel and Power BI which led to a 30% reduction in the time required for stakeholders to synthesize data insights
- Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams including marketing and finance departments to enhance team data driven decision making processes
- Database Management: Maintained SQL Databases ensuring data is stored securely and efficiently ,resulting in a decrease in data retrieval time.
UI/UX Intern
Kodally
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Developing low-fidelity wireframes to map out the structure of a user interface
- Creating interactive prototypes to demonstrate how the final product will work
- Assisting in the creation of visually appealing and consistent UI designs
- Working with design tools like Figma
- Working closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to ensure designs are implemented correctly
- Helping to maintain and update design systems, ensuring consistency across the product.
Assistant Junior Data Analyst
Strathmore University
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Data Collection and Analysis: Gathered,cleaned and analyzed datasets from multiple sources resulting in an increase in data accuracy for decision making
- Reports and Visualization: Created detailed reports using ChartJS which led to a 10% reduction in the time required to explain data insights
- Statistical Analysis: Applied Statistical Analysis such as Regression analysis and hypothesis testing to identify patterns and correlations within data, contributing to a 10% improvement in forecast accuracy
- Data Validation: Conducted Data Validation and quality assurance checks, improving data integrity and accuracy by 25%
- Predictive modeling: Developed models using machine learning techniques achieving 21% increase in precision of future trends forecasts
IT Intern
Smoothtel and Data Solutions
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided support to clients and internal teams by troubleshooting and resolving issues related to networking, hardware, and software systems
- Assisted in maintaining and monitoring the company's network infrastructure, including setting up routers, switches, and other network devices, as well as ensuring smooth and secure data communication
- Helped in documenting technical processes, creating user manuals, and preparing reports on system performance and incidents for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Business Intelligence Option, Second Upper Class -
Strathmore University
High School Diploma -
Kyeni Girls High School
Embu,Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
SQL
Python
Excel
Power BI
Data Visualization
Figma
Research
MS Office
Multitasking in a fast paced environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Team Collaboration
Communication and Interpersonal skills
Written and verbal communication
Willingness to Learn and Adapt
Adaptability and Flexibility
Positive attitude
Relatedprojects
- FAMA - A Crop Decision Support System, Built a tool that leverages machine learning to predict crop success regions using Random Forests Algorithms.
- SuperHeroU - Deriving Insights from a Marketing Departments Dataset, Used Excel and Power BI to analyze, clean and visualize data provided by the Global Shalas Marketing department. Main Objective was to identify campaigns that were performing and present the insights to the finance department inorder to save on costs.
- Champions- A Diabetics Prediction System, Cleaned, analyzed and visualized data from a dataset. Developed a machine learning model to make predictions. Main objective was to master the steps of Knowledge Discovery in Databases.
Languages
English - Native
Proficient
C2
Swahili - Native
Proficient
C2
Kikuyu - Native
Advanced
C1
Finnish
Elementary
A2
German - Basic
Elementary
A2
Training
Application Programming and UX Design - Tallinn University, Estonia
Timeline
UI/UX Intern
Kodally
03.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Junior Data Analyst
Strathmore University
04.2023 - 08.2023
IT Intern
Smoothtel and Data Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Kyeni Girls High School
04.2001 -
Data Analyst Intern
Global Shala
6 2024 - 7 2024
Bachelor of Business Information Technology - Business Intelligence Option, Second Upper Class -
Strathmore University
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