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BRIAN MASHETI

Data Analyst

Kenyan Nairobi, Kenya +254*********

**************@*****.*** LinkedIn GitHub

SUMMARY

● Data-driven Analyst with over 3 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and reporting.

● Strong skills in SQL, Python, R, Power BI, and Excel for data analysis and visualization.

● Experienced in requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, and process improvement for data-driven decision-making.

● Certified in Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) and Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA).

● Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, including survey tools (ODK, Kobo Collect) and statistical software (SPSS, R, NVivo).

● Adept at working with cross-functional teams to optimize business operations and performance. EDUCATION

Taita Taveta University Voi, Kenya,September 2017 – September 2022 Bachelor of Science in Statistics

WORK EXPERIENCE

Qualitative Data Analyst February 2024 - Present

Surviving Research —Nairobi, Kenya (Remote, part-time)

● Analyzed qualitative data from various sources, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys.

● Developed and implemented coding schemes to categorize and analyze data.

● Generated reports and presentations summarizing key findings and insights.

● Collaborated with researchers to develop research questions and interpret results. Data Analyst June 2022 - Present

Freelancer.com. — Remote (Part-Time)

● Analyzing energy consumption, HVAC performance, ventilation, and operational data to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

● Identifying patterns in hotel booking commissions (OTA, travel agents, wholesalers) and procurement costs to optimize spending.

● Creating interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI and Python to provide actionable business insights.

● Developing data-driven solutions for different business needs, including financial analysis, operational efficiency, and market trends.

● Collaborating with engineering teams to refine data collection strategies and improve data accuracy.

● Conducting stakeholder meetings via Zoom to present findings and recommend strategic decisions. Revelare March 2023 - September 2023

Business Analyst (Remote) —USA, California

● Conducted comprehensive market research, ecosystem mapping, and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and insights.

● Utilized quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, employing statistical methods and data visualization tools to extract actionable insights.

● Collaborated with developers to analyze social media data through text analysis, providing key metrics and insights.

● Translated complex data into clear recommendations for informed decision-making.

● Developed a financial model using historical company data.

● Participated in meetings with senior staff and stakeholders to explain findings and enhance decision-making. Data Analyst & Visualization Expert – USA, Remote August 2021 – December 2021 UpWork

● Conducted data visualization using Tableau on COVID-19 cases and analyzed findings to produce comprehensive reports.

CERTIFICATIONS

● Virtual Assistant Course - ALX Africa (2024)

● Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA®) – Corporate Finance Institute (2023)

● Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) – Corporate Finance Institute (2022)

● Data Analysis in Excel – Corporate Finance Institute (2022) TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, Excel

● Statistical Tools: SPSS, NVivo, STATA

● Business & Financial Modeling: Forecasting, Budgeting, Market Research

● Process Improvement & Automation

● Report Writing & Stakeholder Communication

REFERENCES

1.Peter Murage (Senior Business Analyst) from The Refinery & Revelare ************@*****.*** *****@***********.** *****@****.** +254-***-****** 2.Benard Mugo (CEO & Founder) from Surviving Research ***********@*****************.*** +254-***-****** 3.Elias Mwangi (CEO & Founder) from Silvertech Networks Limited 072*******

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