Project Management R D
Resume:
Fredrick Oywecha
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +(254-*********
Email: adz378@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrick-oywecha-22279143/ Profile
"In God I trust, all others must bring data." ~ Dr. W. Edwards Deming A dedicated leader in Research and Development, Operational Excellence, and Business Performance with over a decade of experience in research, analytics, data management, project management, data-driven decision-making, budget management, and operations optimization. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and executing data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth. Proven record of designing and implementing integrated models and tools for improved collaboration and decision-making. Committed to using research skills for evidence-based solutions in areas like poverty alleviation, food security, and circular economy. Skills
- Project Management and Implementation
- Development of Project Management Tools
- Budget Planning and Tracking
- Research and Development Leadership
- Product Development and Innovation
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Experimental Design and Statistical Modeling
- Quality Assurance and Kaizen Principles
- Research SOPs
- Advanced Proficiency in R, STATA, SPSS, Excel
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- People and Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Strategic Planning and Execution
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - Part I
- Kenyatta University Leadership Training - Transformational Leadership for Exemplary Students
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Work Experience
Senior Analyst – Operations, Planning, and Analysis: Feb 2023 – Sep 2023 Regen Organics, Nairobi, Kenya
- Conducted thorough analyses of operating profit and working capital, resulting in cost-saving opportunities and optimized financial performance.
- Led comprehensive business performance analyses, identifying growth drivers that led to a 15% increase in overall sales within six months.
- Implemented advanced forecasting models, improving accuracy by 20% and enabling data-driven decisions.
- Provided actionable insights through ad-hoc business performance analyses, leading to a 10% reduction in operational costs.
- Aligned departmental objectives with business goals, increasing productivity by 25% through streamlined operations. Operational Excellence Analyst: Nov 2022 – Feb 2023 Regen Organics, Nairobi, Kenya
- Utilized analytics to double composting process capability within two months.
- Led RCAs on black soldier fly biology, achieving 100% corrective and preventive action closure, and restoring production outputs.
Senior R&D Analyst and Implementation Specialist: Mar 2019 - Dec 2019, Nov 2020 – Oct 2022 Sanergy Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Transitioned over 5 R&D trial specifications to factory implementation, reducing batch failure rates by up to 40%.
- Contributed to improved trial designs, achieving over 95% budget adherence and optimizing resource utilization.
- Initiated RCAs and research projects based on data analysis, resulting in increased yields, reduced resource use, and process stability.
- Managed team development, achieving 90% basic trial design and data analysis competency.
- Provided regular reports for stakeholder alignment on projects. R&D Manager – Nursery & Production: Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 Sanergy Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Directed R&D teams, improving statistical power in experiments and achieving 100% logical conclusions.
- Delivered specifications and SOPs, increasing insect-based animal feed production by over 200%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve process control in a new plant, enhancing SOPs and workflows. Consultant Analyst – R&D: Feb 2019 – Feb 2019
Sanergy Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
- Analyzed light and temperature data to improve black soldier fly egg production by 65%.
- Provided clear recommendations for operations and R&D teams to enhance set points and experiments. Data Associate: Aug 2013 – Mar 2019
Cyraco Consultancy, Nairobi, Kenya
- Supervised data collection for teams of up to 45 individuals, maintaining less than 1% error rate.
- Managed data entry, validation, and analysis for various clients, handling up to 10 million data points.
- Developed research designs based on evidence, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs by 30%. Education
Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics: Dec 2016 University of Nairobi, Kenya
Thesis: Generalizations of the Exponential Distribution based on the Generator Approach Bachelor of Science: Dec 2012
Kenyatta University, Kenya
Major in Statistics, Minor in Pure Mathematics
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: Nov 2005 Nakuru High School, Kenya
Interests
- Leveraging research and data for sustainable solutions in healthcare, food security, environmental conservation, renewable energy, education, and urban planning
- Crusaders rugby and All Blacks…the precision of these lads
- Blak Blad Rugby~ loyalty to the flow
References
- Michael Lwoyelo
Managing Director,
Regen Organics
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- Davis Ireri
Research & Development Manager,
Nutrition Technologies,
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- Clifford Odhiambo
Quality, Research, & Development Manager,
Regen Organics
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- Melody Mitugo
General Manager, Planning & Performance
Regen Organics
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