Oluoch Odhiambo
@oluochodhiambo
Certified statistician with expertise in data science and analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated statistician with three years of experience in data science, specializing in data visualization, machine learning, and exploratory data analysis. My journey in this field has equipped me with a robust skill set, including proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, R, SPSS, Python, and SAS. I hold a data science certificate and a degree in Applied Statistics, which have laid a solid foundation for my analytical capabilities.
Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to various projects, including my recent role as an ML Engineer at Safra Data Consultancy, where I collected and analyzed data from multiple sectors. My experience as an Enumerator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection involved meticulous data collection and reporting, ensuring accuracy and reliability in the data uploaded to our systems. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about using data to drive meaningful insights and decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Enumerator
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Participated in the data collection process targeting vulnerable categories in society. Responsibilities included collecting, correcting, and uploading data using the ESR data collection tool, along with writing daily reports.
ML Engineer
Safra Data Consultancy
May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
Collected data from various departments and performed exploratory data analysis. Utilized the kobocollect toolbox for data collection and visualized results to determine machine learning models for predictions.
Data Clerk
Independence Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)
Worked as a data clerk during the Kenya general elections, assisting voters through the voting process and ensuring smooth operations at the polling station, including counting and reporting votes.
Census Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
Oct 2019 - Oct 2019 (0 months)
Conducted household data collection during the census process, ensuring data accuracy and uploading cleaned data to the server with compiled reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Karatina University
Certification, Data Science
2023 - 2025
Achieved a certification in Data Science and Machine Learning, enhancing skills in data processing, analysis, and machine learning techniques.
Karatina University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Statistics
2020 - 2024
Grade: Second Class Upper
Activities and societies: Participated in the Applied Statistics Student Club as Finance Director and Club Analytical Trainer.
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing, focusing on statistical methods, data analysis, and computational techniques.
Khwisero Secondary School
Secondary School
2015 - 2018
Completed secondary education with a focus on foundational subjects necessary for further studies in statistics and data science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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