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Martin Kirgotty

@martinkirgotty

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Business Analyst with 5+ years bridging trading systems and clear product specifications.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a cross-functional, delivery-focused role where I can translate trading and product requirements into PRDs and user stories, use data-driven analysis to improve decision-making, and contribute to AI-enabled financial products.

I’m a Business Analyst with 5+ years of hands-on experience in financial markets and trading systems, combining real-world spot and derivatives trading with structured product and business analysis. I translate trading requirements into clear specifications, PRDs, and user stories while collaborating closely with engineering teams.

In my recent role as a Technical Analyst, I performed in-depth market analysis and executed trading strategies using MetaTrader 4/5, TradingView, IBKR Trader, and SierraCharts. I analyzed real-time macroeconomic releases (inflation, employment, GDP, PMIs, and central bank decisions) and supported trading using market, limit, and conditional order types, helping drive consistent positive returns.

I also build models and reporting that teams can act on—creating sophisticated financial models in Excel using Macabacus and preparing progress reports using Metabase. Earlier, as a Project Coordinator, I orchestrated Open ERP deployment and used Open Projects to manage delivery plans, risk assessments, and stakeholder alignment, delivering measurable productivity, sales, and cost improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Analyst

Imperator Fund

Mar 2019 - Sep 2025 (6 years 6 months)

Analyzed financial markets and executed spot/derivatives trading strategies using MetaTrader 4/5, TradingView, IBKR Trader, and Sierra Charts to deliver consistent positive returns. Built and maintained Excel financial models (Macabacus) and monitored macroeconomic releases to improve trade precision and execution using market, limit, and conditional orders.

Spot Trading Trading strategies Trading View IBKR Trader Sierra Excel Modeling

Project Coordinator

Mobilit Africa

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated the deployment of the Open ERP system, improving data management and operational efficiency and increasing productivity by 20%. Led cross-functional teams to ensure market readiness and boost sales by 30%, while conducting risk assessments, mitigating issues, and providing progress reporting via Metabase.

Project Coordination OpenERP Deployment Data Management Stakeholder Management Risk Assessment Agile Delivery Jira Metabase Reporting Resource Planning

First Officer Pilot

Amref Flying Doctors

Mar 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Assisted the Captain with flight operations, including pre-flight checks, navigation, and communications with air traffic control, while maintaining an excellent safety record. Coordinated with ground personnel to support punctual departures and arrivals and ensured compliance with aviation regulations and procedures.

Operations Support Pre Flight Navigation Aviation Safety Regulatory Compliance Operational Efficiency

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Business & Information Technology, Business & Information Technology

2008 - 2013

Grade: Second Upper

Earned a Bachelor of Business & Information Technology with majors in Business Analytics, Database Systems, and International Business. Received a Second Upper grade.