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Ivy Macharia

@ivymacharia

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Product Manager and Tech Leader passionate about community-driven growth.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Product Manager and Tech Leader with a solid foundation in software engineering, AI, and data science. My passion lies in driving community-led growth and implementing strategic digital initiatives that foster data-driven decision-making. As a co-founder of Geek-ssters, I have empowered women in STEM through structured programs and mentorship, creating impactful learning experiences.

Currently, I am co-founding Be Audacious Africa, where I have successfully built a thriving tech community with over 600 registrations and 300 active members. My role involves managing stakeholder coordination, executing events, and developing content strategies that engage and educate our community. I thrive in fast-paced environments, leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-impact results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-founder

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Be Audacious Africa

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Co-founded Be Audacious Africa, focusing on community growth and engagement. Built a tech community with over 600 registrations and organized quarterly tech tracks and webinars to enhance technical education.

Community Engagement Event Management Graphic Design Email Campaigns

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Publicity Lead - Volunteer

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led digital marketing strategies for IEEE, increasing LinkedIn engagement by 35% and enhancing community visibility through content development and event promotion.

Digital Marketing Content Development Community Engagement Social Media Strategy

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Program Manager & Co-founder

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Geek-sisters

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

As Program Manager and Co-founder, scaled Geek-sisters to engage over 600 webinar attendees and led multiple events focused on soft skills in STEM, enhancing community learning experiences.

Event Management Community Engagement

Marketing Strategist - Volunteer

AWS Student Community Day

Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)

Boosted online engagement for AWS Student Community Day, achieving 100% ticket sales and hosting a panel discussion on women in tech, fostering industry discussions.

Content Strategy Event Management Community Engagement

Social Media Manager - Volunteer

Google Developer Group

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Managed the digital presence of GDG MMU, increasing online interaction by 35% and coordinating workshops to expand community reach and engagement.

Social Media Management Community Engagement Content Creation

Data Science Intern

Savvy

May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)

Interned at Savvy where I built a linear regression model in Python and developed interactive visualizations using Tableau, contributing to customer segmentation and market insights.

Data Analysis Python Tableau Customer Segmentation Machine Learning