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Alex Munyua

@alexmunyua

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Visionary researcher and strategist in sustainability solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation in sustainability, encourages collaboration, and supports community engagement.

I am a visionary researcher and systems-level strategist with over 8 years of experience in advancing cross-sectoral, data-driven sustainability solutions. As the founder of COCO-Energy Hubs, I have developed a model circular economy initiative that integrates predictive analytics and participatory design to create impactful interventions in climate, health, and livelihoods.

My work has involved collaborating with over 500 smallholder farmers to optimize biomass energy production, training rural youth in sustainable practices, and designing innovative platforms for plastic waste management. I am passionate about reframing complex challenges into actionable strategies that resonate with communities and have global relevance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Systems Researcher & Circular Economy Strategist

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Self-Employed

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Developed machine learning models to forecast seasonal feedstock yields and maximize energy conversion efficiency, cutting production costs by 22%. Designed a lightweight blockchain platform for Monitoring, Reporting & Verification of informal plastic waste streams, co-designing with urban youth cooperatives.

AI Machine Learning Blockchain User Centered Design Waste Management Data Analysis

Research & Data Analyst

Sojrel Research & Analytics Ltd.

Apr 2019 - Jun 2024 (5 years 2 months)

Co-developed forecasting models for agricultural commodity markets and consumer behavior trends using R and Python, leading multidisciplinary data projects. Produced data-driven white papers for NGOs and private sector clients, aligning findings with SDG and ESG frameworks and conducting large-scale field surveys.

R Python Data Analysis Forecasting Survey Design Data Visualization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta High School

KCSE, Secondary Education

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kenyatta High School. Focused on core subjects to prepare for higher education.

Technical University of Kenya

Bachelor of Science, Industrial & Applied Chemistry

Studied Industrial and Applied Chemistry at the Technical University of Kenya. Gained foundational knowledge in chemical principles and their industrial applications.