Faith Mwende
@faithmwende4
Data analyst in fintech who created payment anomaly detection scripts and enriched risk data with open banking APIs.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Hurupay Inc., I analyzed user and transaction data to surface mobile-first engagement patterns for product and risk discussions. I also created anomaly detection scripts for payment_processed events to flag fraudulent transactions and sharpen risk scoring models.
I managed MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases for fraud detection workflows and BI reporting, and used TypeScript to extract financial data from open banking APIs. Amplitude and Intercom helped me pair quantitative findings with behavioral context.
On my Credit Risk Classification project, I engineered loan-to-income and interest-burden features, then benchmarked Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost models using cross-validated F1 scores. I handled the project lifecycle from exploratory analysis through model interpretation for a non-technical audience.
As a Data Science Teaching Assistant at JKUAT, I supported students debugging Python and R code and explaining statistical concepts. I’m seeking Data Analyst, Fraud/Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, or Junior Data Scientist roles in fintech and financial services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Science Intern
Hurupay Inc.
May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)
Analyzed user and transaction data to surface mobile-first engagement patterns, built anomaly detection scripts to flag fraudulent transactions, and managed MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases for fraud detection and BI reporting.
Data Science Teaching Assistant
JKUAT
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Supported 50+ students in lab sessions, debugging Python and R code and explaining statistical concepts, contributing to a 15% average improvement in student performance on data analysis projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
2022 - 2026
Grade: Second Class Upper Honors Division
Activities and societies: Google Developer Groups (GDG) – AI/ML Track, JKUAT
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Statistics with coursework in machine learning, probability, and statistical inference.
ALX Africa
Software Engineering Certificate, Software Engineering
Completed a Software Engineering Certificate covering low-level programming, Python, data structures, and web development fundamentals.
Strathmore University
Data Protection Course, Data Protection
Completed a Data Protection Course covering data protection principles, privacy law frameworks, and lawful data processing.
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics
Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate covering data cleaning, SQL, visualization, and R programming.
Skillshare
Virtual Assistant Certification, Virtual Assistance
Completed a Virtual Assistant Certification covering administrative coordination, communication, and productivity tools.
Kaggle
Machine Learning Course, Machine Learning
Completed a Machine Learning course on Kaggle.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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