Data Analyst and continuous learner with verified InfoSec credentials. I combine data science expertise with a security mindset to deliver clean, dependable, analytics. Highly adaptive, detail-oriented, and ready to add immediate value to analytics, data science, or IT teams. Proven ability to quickly master new domains and leverage certified expertise to solve complex technical challenges.
Martin Kamanda
@martinkamanda
Data Analyst & IT Specialist with InfoSec credentials. Delivers secure, valuable analytics, web dev & tech support. Adaptive, business-ready talent.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly adaptive, tech-focused professional specializing in data analytics with a deep baseline in information security. My primary career objective is to deliver secure, compliant, and highly accurate data insights. Because modern data handling carries immense privacy risks, I have deliberately built a unique dual skillset: combining structured data analytics with verified certifications from accredited InfoSec institutions like Fortinet.
As an entry-level professional and a proactive, continuous learner, I pride myself on my technical agility. I can drop into a fast-paced environment and master new business domains or technical systems in a matter of days. This flexibility allows me to confidently bridge gaps across multiple tech disciplines—whether managing database queries as an analyst, troubleshooting infrastructure in IT Support, building out clean user interfaces for web applications, or guiding others as a technical tutor.
Core Value I Bring to Teams:
Secure Data Practices: An analyst’s mind backed by a security professional's compliance standards.
Rapid Domain Adaptability: Quick onboarding with a focus on solving complex business and technical challenges immediately.
Cross-Functional Skills: Comfortable working across data engineering pipelines, system support tickets, and web development stacks.
I am fully authorized to work remotely from Kenya as an international contractor and am highly comfortable working asynchronously across global time zones.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Security Engineer
Revere Technologies Limited
Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)
Hands-on information security internship focused on infrastructure protection and threat automation.
Earned Fortinet Certified Fundamentals & Associate credentials.
Configured and tested firewall policies on FortiGate platforms to support cloud-integrated security solutions.
Trained on SIEM and FortiSOAR tools to automate threat identification and maximize SOC operational efficiency.
Data Analyst
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Hands-on data apprenticeship delivering end-to-end analytical pipelines and business intelligence.
Python & EDA: Extracted KPIs and built data visualizations using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.
Dashboards: Designed interactive Power BI and Excel reports with PivotTables for stakeholders.
Data Engineering & Automation: Orchestrated DAG runs in Apache Airflow to build automated data workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Data Science and Analytics
2022 - 2026
Activities and societies: Data Science Community (Phoenix Analytics)
Rigorous program covering data engineering, statistical modeling, and business intelligence.
Data & Analytics: Mastered advanced SQL, Python, data cleansing, and predictive modeling for business insights.
IT & Development: Built strong foundations in programming logic (JS), database management, and system structures.
Problem Solving: Competency in translating complex data into clear strategies.
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