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John Peter

@johnpeter

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Data analyst specializing in transforming public data into insights.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and impactful data-driven decision-making.

I am a data analyst and insight strategist dedicated to helping organizations turn public data into actionable insights. With a strong background in agribusiness and a growing expertise in analytics, I specialize in creating client-facing data briefs, market intelligence dashboards, and strategic research. My work often involves utilizing datasets from sources such as KNBS and BLS to support high-impact projects in labor markets, real estate, and compensation benchmarking.

My technical toolkit includes Python, SQL, Excel, and Power BI, which I blend with strong communication and storytelling skills to deliver clear, decision-ready insights. I am also the creator of Signal & Noise, a data-thinking blog and newsletter where I share my insights and analyses. My recent projects include analyzing youth unemployment trends in Kenya and creating data briefs focused on the housing sector, showcasing my ability to translate complex data into understandable narratives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Creator of Signal & Noise

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Signal & Noise Blog, Beyond Data Newsletter

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

I help organizations turn public data into clear, decision-ready insights. With a background in agribusiness and analytics, I create client-facing data briefs, dashboards, and market research using tools like Python, SQL, and Power BI. I run Signal & Noise, a blog simplifying data for labor, housing, and economic decisions.

Founder Mentality Founder Operations Problem Solving Communication Skills Project Management Customer Service Writing For Website Blogs Writing Synopses Content Creation Content Development Content Strategy Content Writing Publishing Newsletter Development Newsletter Production Business Development Business Intelligence Research Research Methodologies

Freelance Analyst & Project Lead

Various Clients & Civic Programs

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)

Coordinated and analyzed bursary allocation for a Constituency CDF office using prioritization logic. Supported public and informal sector organizations in understanding data for funding, performance, and hiring, creating decision reports and stakeholder briefs.

Excel Pivot Tables Python Programming Communication Skills Project Management Problem Solving Python SQL Data Analysis Project Coordination

Business Administrator

Hello Sweetness Confectioneries

Feb 2020 - Nov 2020 (9 months)

Improved business operations through digitized recordkeeping, client order tracking, and performance analysis. Led campaign-specific data analysis, such as seasonal product sales.

Business Operations Digitalization Performance Analysis Sales Analysis Record keeping

Intern / Attachment

Ndima Tea Factory

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Participated in GIS mapping, supply chain coordination, and production data review. Supported quality control and efficiency optimization.

GIS Supply Chain Coordination Production Data Review Quality Control Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera

Certification, Project Management

2024 -

Currently pursuing the Google Project Management certification. Developing skills in project planning, execution, and management methodologies.

Coursera

Certification, Data Analytics

Obtained the Google Data Analytics certification through Coursera. Acquired fundamental skills in data analysis, cleaning, and visualization.

University of Embu

BSc. Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness Management

2014 - 2021

Grade: Second Class Honors

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management, achieving Second Class Honors. Gained foundational knowledge in agricultural business practices and management principles.