John Buya
@johnbuya
Final-year BSc Statistics student specializing in data analysis with strong R and applied analytics skills.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a final-year BSc Statistics student at Taita Taveta University specializing in data analysis, with practical experience applying R, Excel, Stata, SPSS and WinsBUGs to real-world problems. I complemented academic work with a market agent role in a family agricultural export business and a DLA Piper Global Cyber and Data Privacy simulation, demonstrating GDPR-focused incident analysis and strategic communication.
I am a critical thinker and collaborative team player with leadership experience as an academic prefect and informal teaching roles. I aspire to bridge statistics with software engineering, pursue a master's in statistics, and transition toward full-stack web development while contributing measurable value in data-driven roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Analyst (Attachment)
Public Procurement
May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)
Performed data analysis during attachment in public procurement (May 27 to Aug 5), supporting procurement data review and reporting to improve transparency and decision-making.
Market Agent
Family Business
Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Managed export of agricultural products and influenced procurement decisions across small-scale sellers and local residents, supporting business growth and market reach from 2020 to 2022.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Taita Taveta University
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
2021 -
Activities and societies: Final year project on perceived social support and stress; attachment as Data Analyst in Public Procurement
Final-year BSc. Statistics student specializing in data analysis, completing a project on perceived social support and stress of freshmen.
Valley High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2016 - 2019
Grade: C+
Activities and societies: Academic Prefect; debate participation (certificate)
Completed secondary education and obtained KCSE with grade C+; served as academic prefect and organized student revision programs.
Arap Moi Primary School
KCPE, Primary Education
2003 - 2015
Grade: 340
Completed primary education and obtained KCPE with 340 marks.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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