Purity Nerima
@puritynerima
Actuarial-trained data analyst skilled in Python, R, ETL and claims processing who drives operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an actuarial science graduate with practical experience applying Python, R and ETL techniques to improve data workflows and decision-making.
At Think Ortegia I processed market-research data using Askia and Excel, optimized legacy codebases, and designed customized reports that improved business insight.
In insurance roles at Britam and Fidelity Shield I supported claims and accounts processes—streamlining reconciliations, improving customer satisfaction, and automating routine tasks to boost efficiency.
I combine analytical rigor, strong office administration and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable results and scalable process improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Assistant
Britam
Jul 2025 - Present (5 months)
Manage hospital payout targets, remittance advices and reconciliations, negotiate provider discounts, monitor fund utilization and drive timely collections and reconciliation to ERP to improve cashflow and provider relationships.
Data Processing Specialist
Think Ortegia
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 (10 months)
Processed and formatted market research data using Askia and Excel, optimized legacy codebases with Python/R to improve reporting, and designed customized reports that enhanced company decision-making.
Claims Intern
Fidelity Shield Insurance Ltd
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)
Maintained claims records, improved customer satisfaction through timely communication, identified claims trends to propose mitigations, and supported compliance and cross-functional claims workflows.
Finance Intern
Kenya Red Cross Society
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)
Supported financial projects and journal posting, built forecasting models, maintained accurate financial spreadsheets and analyzed statements to inform resource allocation and planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Professional Certificate, Data Analysis
2022 - 2023
Grade: Merit
Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate with a merit, covering data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using common tools.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
2017 - 2022
Grade: Second Class Honors
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science with Second Class Honors, focusing on actuarial methods and quantitative risk analysis.
The Kenya High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2013 - 2016
Grade: A-
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with strong academic performance, attaining an overall Grade A-.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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