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Catherine Wanjau

@catherinewanjau

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Results-driven data science professional optimizing business processes.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my data science skills to drive innovation and strategic decision-making in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

I am a results-driven data science professional with over five years of experience in extracting insights from complex datasets to optimize business processes. My expertise lies in applying machine learning, predictive analytics, and statistical modeling to improve operational efficiency. I have successfully developed customer churn models that reduced churn rates by 8% and created sentiment analysis classifiers that enhanced product feedback analysis.

In my current role as the Head of Procurement & Supply Department at Chania High School, I have led initiatives that minimized stock shortages by 43% and streamlined procurement workflows using Python and SQL. I am experienced in managing cloud-based machine learning solutions and have designed automated dashboards to optimize data-driven decision-making. I am passionate about leveraging my data science expertise to drive innovation and strategic decision-making in a data-driven organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Procurement & Supply Department

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Chania High School

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led procurement operations at Chania High School, reducing lead time by 37% and minimizing stock shortages by 43%. Implemented a vendor management system and ensured compliance with regulatory policies while managing procurement remotely.

Vendor Management Procurement Regulatory Compliance Inventory Monitoring

Procurement Officer

Tangaza University

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Analyzed procurement trends and developed Python scripts to automate audits, achieving a 53% reduction in discrepancies. Created interactive dashboards for performance tracking and managed supplier evaluations remotely.

Statistical Analysis Python Dashboard Development

Sales Representative

Propack Kenya Ltd.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Utilized data analytics to evaluate sales trends, resulting in a 17% increase in regional sales. Developed machine learning models for customer segmentation and created visualizations to track performance.

Data Analytics Machine Learning Customer Segmentation Sales Performance SQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moringa School

Immersive Data Science Bootcamp, Data Science

2024 - 2024

Participating in an Immersive Data Science Bootcamp Program, focusing on advanced data science techniques including machine learning, data analysis, and model deployment.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Procurement and Contract Management, Procurement and Contract Management

2013 - 2016

Studied Procurement and Contract Management, focusing on optimizing procurement processes and vendor management. Developed skills in cost-benefit analysis and supplier evaluation, contributing to improved budget efficiency and vendor performance.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management

2011 - 2013

Pursued a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, gaining foundational knowledge in procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory control.