Kones Cherich

Led product innovation and launches for Check-Off, SME and Payday loans, driving two new loan features that increased user engagement 40% in six months and automated Insurance Premium Financing, reducing manual processing time by over 70%. Managed feature releases for check off loans and IPF loans. Provided roadmaps and customer feedback for dev team to implement features and upgrades.

Co-founded a data community, secured a major partnership with DataCamp increasing service delivery by 60%, led curriculum development and launched an alumni program to drive ongoing engagement and upskilling.

Performed sales performance analysis and implemented automation that boosted monthly sales from KES 180,000,000 to KES 225,000,000 and delivered a 100% timely commission remittance process eliminating agent complaints.

Advised on credit facilities and interest rate optimization, performed financial and interest recalculations to improve loan structuring and supported client-bank arbitration on credit disputes.

Developed financial forecasting models, implemented SOPs and oversaw system administration to improve data management and automate business processes for operational efficiency.

Completed a professional certificate program in Data Science covering data analysis, machine learning basics, and practical data skills.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics, focusing on economic analysis and statistical methods for financial decision-making.