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ESTHER MAINA

@esthermaina2

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Passionate bioinformatician transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities to innovate in healthcare, focusing on data-driven solutions and collaborative environments.

I am a dedicated professional with a strong passion for transforming healthcare through bioinformatics. My goal is to contribute to genomics policy and cancer management by leveraging data-driven solutions in public health. I aim to make a meaningful impact by developing innovative therapeutic tools tailored to the needs of our growing population.

Currently, I am enhancing my skills through various training programs, including a hands-on bioinformatics course at the Africa Genomics Data Hub and an intensive full-stack development program. My experience includes working with Linux, Python, and NGS, as well as engaging in population health projects focused on cancer genomics. I am also actively participating in workshops that emphasize scientific Python programming, data handling, and statistical analysis.

In my previous roles as a Medical Representative, I built strong relationships with healthcare professionals, developed strategic sales plans, and delivered educational presentations. My ability to analyze market trends and engage with customers has been instrumental in expanding the companies' presence in the healthcare sector.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Participant

PLP Software Development Program

Jul 2025 - Present (0 months)

Participated in a 16-week intensive program in full-stack development. Learning Git, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, databases, and collaborative coding practices, while building practical software projects relevant to research and health tech.

Git HTML CSS JavaScript Python Databases Full Stack Developer Collaborative Coding

Python for Data Scientists Workshop

CSA Africa (University of Nairobi)

Jul 2025 - Present (0 months)

Attended an immersive workshop in scientific Python programming. Focused on data handling, statistical analysis, and visualization with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib, applying tools to biological and genomic datasets.

Python Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Genomics

Trainee

Africa Genomics Data Hub (ICIPE)

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Completed a hands-on bioinformatics course under the Eneza Data Science Project. Gained experience with Linux, Python, NGS, and Sanger Sequencing, contributing to a population health project focused on cancer genomics.

Bioinformatics Linux Python Sanger Sequencing Genomics

Medical Representative

Krishna Chemist

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Built strong relationships with healthcare professionals to drive product adoption. Developed and executed strategic sales plans, helping expand the company's presence, and regularly analyzed market shifts to inform product strategy.

Sales Market Analysis Strategic Planning Customer Engagement Product Adoption Strategies Healthcare Sales Presentation Skills

Medical Representative

Zydus Cadila Healthcare

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Conducted regular visits and product briefings with hospital teams and private practitioners. Organized medical conferences and training sessions for stakeholders, cultivating long-term partnerships and increasing customer base.

Medical Sales Customer Relationship Management Conference Organization Market Trends Sales Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University

BSc. Biochemistry, Biochemistry

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, focusing on the chemical and physical processes of living organisms. Achieved a Second Class Upper Division, demonstrating strong academic performance in the field.

Kenya High School, Nairobi

KCSE, General Studies

Grade: A

Completed secondary education at Kenya High School, achieving a grade of 'A' in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). This involved rigorous study across multiple subjects.

St. Patrick Hill School, Kiserian

KCPE, General Studies

Grade: 434/500

Completed primary education at St. Patrick Hill School, achieving a score of 434 out of 500 in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). This foundation prepared for secondary academic pursuits.