Rita Timina
@ritatimina
I build AI pipelines, ETL workflows, and executive reporting from operational data.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Fireside Engineering Group, I built RITA, an OCR system using PaddleOCR v5 to extract data from handwritten and digital vehicle maintenance invoices.
I developed Python ETL pipelines integrating telematics and fuel data, produced executive reports on high-cost departments, and designed a GPS-based driver risk-scoring model for Nairobi and Mombasa.
I've also built secure FastAPI and MongoDB APIs at PAVICON Kenya and supported national statistical reporting, dashboards, and policy analysis at KNBS using Python, Power BI, and Excel.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Analyst
Fireside Engineering Group
Dec 2024 - Aug 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Built the RITA system using PaddleOCR v5 to automate extraction of data from handwritten and digital vehicle maintenance invoices, reducing manual processing time significantly. Developed Python-based ETL pipelines integrating telematics and fuel data, producing automated executive reports that identified high-cost departments and improved budget oversight.
Data Science & AI Intern
PAVICON Kenya Ltd
May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)
Built and connected machine learning models to backend systems using FastAPI and MongoDB to create secure, fast web APIs. Cleaned and organized text and image data to prepare it for AI and machine learning models, and worked with teams to set up secure user login systems using JWT authentication.
Data Science Attaché
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
May 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Cleaned, validated, and analyzed large-scale national datasets, supporting the production of accurate government statistical reports. Designed and maintained Excel dashboards to visualize economic and demographic indicators for internal stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Data Science and Analytics
2022 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics, with expected completion in April 2026.
St. Bhakita Siakago Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2018 - 2021
Grade: A-
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with grade A-.
Mandongoi Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
Grade: 378
Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with a score of 378.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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