Billernest Maina

Supported field-based monitoring and implementation research for the national CHIS program across 10+ counties to strengthen community-level disease surveillance and reporting. Conducted data verification and routine quality audits, using ODK-based electronic data collection to submit high-quality quantitative data to centralized servers.

Conducted mixed-methods implementation research combining 50,000+ record quantitative datasets with stakeholder interviews and field validation to assess health and social-sector program performance. Built and analyzed datasets in SQL, Python, Excel, and Power BI, developing interactive performance monitoring dashboards for near-real-time learning.

Provided product and development support by documenting customer feedback and requests and contributing to speech work across multiple dialects and accents. Implemented process and quality improvements to reduce handling time and improved output through workflow optimization and technical writing.

Diagnosed and repaired automotive electrical systems by installing and troubleshooting components including alternators, starter motors, wiring, horns, lights, and turn signals. Performed maintenance on battery and charging systems, inspected electrical connections, and replaced relays, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Collected spatial data from field stations and created maps, performing analysis of streamflow and water quality data. Updated monthly water resources registers and produced Lake Naivasha–Nakuru sub-region maps using ArcGIS 10.5, including data entry of RGS discharge, rainfall, and evaporation.

Built end-to-end data analysis workflows using Python, SQL, Power BI, and Google Sheets. Cleaned, prepared, and analyzed datasets, designed MySQL databases for analytics, and applied machine learning models for regression, classification, NLP, and unsupervised learning.

Studied and practiced diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical systems. Installed and troubleshot wiring and components such as alternators, starters, alarms, horns, lights, and performed testing and maintenance on batteries and charging systems.

Earned a B.Sc. in Geography. Covered core geography studies during undergraduate coursework.

Completed training in business management, including identifying market opportunities, challenges, and associated risks. Developed skills in planning timelines and budgets, conducting market research, and analyzing agricultural-industry trends to support business decisions.

Analyzed and visualized complex datasets using Excel, Power BI, and Python to generate actionable insights. Built and queried relational databases with MySQL, designed datasets and dashboards, and applied data cleaning and transformation techniques.

Completed secondary education leading to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).