Charles Herbert Matovu
@charlesherbertmatovu
Data scientist and engineer driving actionable insights and automation.
What I'm looking for
I am an analytical Data Scientist and Engineer with over 12 years' experience delivering data management, predictive analytics and automation across humanitarian and public-sector contexts. I've led AWS migrations, built Python ETL pipelines and Power BI dashboards, and developed Power Apps that saved 180+ HR hours annually while improving reporting timeliness by 40%.
My work blends practical engineering (Linux, SQL, API integration, cloud platforms) with data science (Python, ML, Pandas) to increase operational efficiency and compliance. I focus on secure, role-based solutions and knowledge transfer, having trained teams on Microsoft 365 and GDPR and authored SOPs to support adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Asss Information Management Officer
UNHCR
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Migrated organisational datasets to AWS and Dynamics 365, developed Power Apps (including a Leave Management System) saving 180+ HR hours annually, and applied predictive analytics to inform a five-year strategic plan.
Asst. Information Management Officer
UNHCR
Apr 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 11 months)
Built real-time Power BI dashboards integrating SharePoint and SQL Server, automated workflows with Power Automate reducing manual entry by 25%, and implemented Python ETL pipelines that improved reporting timeliness by 40%.
Officer, Software Engineering
Kampala Capital City Authority
Jan 2013 - Apr 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Engineered 10+ process automation tools using Power Apps, SQL and GIS improving operational efficiency by 40%, managed Linux servers and integrated the Revenue Management System with banking APIs to enhance tax compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makerere University
Master of Science, Information Systems
2008 - 2013
Completed a Master of Science in Information Systems at Makerere University focusing on information systems design and implementation.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Quantitative Economics
2001 - 2004
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics with coursework in quantitative methods and economic analysis.
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