Monic Waithaka
@monicwaithaka
Proactive data analyst turning data into strategic, actionable insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive Data Analyst with extensive experience transforming raw data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making and commercial growth.
At Haleon Kenya I manage sales data collection, cleaning, validation and reporting across Sub-Saharan markets, build dashboards in Excel and Power BI, and support sales process optimization and automation to improve efficiency.
Previously at GlaxoSmithKline Kenya I led data integrity and quality programs, implementing governance practices, supporting regulatory audits with a 100% success rate, and reducing data incidents through targeted controls and training.
I combine technical proficiency in Excel, SQL and Power BI with strong stakeholder collaboration, a focus on process improvement, and a data-driven mindset to deliver reliable insights and measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Force Effectiveness Exec
Haleon Kenya Ltd
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Manage sales data collection, cleaning, validation and reporting across Sub-Saharan markets, and supervise sales automation projects and dashboards to improve process efficiency and visibility.
Data Integrity Lead
GlaxoSmithKline Kenya Ltd
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Developed and implemented data governance and quality programs, improving compliance metrics and reducing data integrity incidents while supporting successful regulatory audits.
Site QMS Champion
GlaxoSmithKline Kenya Ltd
Nov 2014 - Sep 2020 (5 years 10 months)
Led QMS activities and audits, improved compliance scores and document control efficiency, and managed the site electronic document system to streamline SOP issuance and retrieval.
Training Assistant
GlaxoSmithKline Kenya Ltd
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 6 months)
Rolled out automated training and document management systems, developed job curricula and evaluation methods, and increased training completion and proficiency across the site.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science, Statistics & Data Science
2022 - 2024
Completed the MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science, focusing on probabilistic modeling, statistical inference, and data analysis techniques.
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
2017 - 2018
Completed a Diploma in Project Management covering project planning, execution, and management principles.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Statistics & Computer Science
2002 - 2006
Earned a Bachelor of Science combining Statistics and Computer Science with coursework in statistical methods and computational techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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