Samuel Ngumbau
@samuelngumbau
Research Assistant with expertise in qualitative research and administration.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Research Assistant and Programme Officer with over three years of experience in administrative and qualitative research roles within NGO and governmental organizations. My expertise lies in providing administrative support in both onsite and remote locations, ensuring results-oriented customer experience management (CXM) and human experience management (HXM). I excel in technical support, report writing, and time management, which has allowed me to contribute effectively to various projects.
Throughout my career, I have successfully performed data annotation for machine learning, resolved data collection challenges, and conducted community-based research. My academic background in Justice and Security Studies, combined with certifications in SAP and customer support, has equipped me with a robust skill set to tackle complex problems. I am passionate about using my skills to drive social change and improve community outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotation Specialist
TELUS Digital AI
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Performed data annotation on imagery and textual data to enhance machine learning accuracy. Managed ticket escalations to resolve data discrepancies using FreshDesk.
Research Assistant
ENVIU
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Conducted community-based identification for a regenerative agriculture project, resolved data collection challenges, and translated survey questions into local languages.
Loss Control Officer
TextBook Center – Hipora EA. Ltd
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023 (1 month)
Processed deliveries, composed reports on supply discrepancies, and confirmed customer orders through e-commerce.
Polling Clerk (I)
IEBC
Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 (0 months)
Managed voter identification and assisted in the voting process while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Program Intern
Africa Development and Emergency Organization
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Counseled vulnerable populations on HIV prevention and documented sensitive data while ensuring confidentiality.
Research Assistant
Village Enterprise
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Administered interviews and ensured data accuracy through daily checks and community engagement.
Research Assistant
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Collected data on vulnerable households and ensured participant confidentiality during the survey process.
Volunteer Social Worker
Makueni Child Welfare Society of Kenya
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Conducted social investigations and provided psychosocial support while maintaining confidentiality.
Trainee Probation Officer
State Department of Probation and After-Care Services
Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)
Composed advisory reports and assisted in obtaining victim impact statements for court presentations.
Academic Researcher
Writersbay.com
Nov 2019 - Jul 2023 (3 years 8 months)
Responded to assignment queries, conducted literature reviews, and formatted content in various citation styles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SAP Learning Hub
SAP Certified Associate, Business Processes
2024 - 2024
Completed certification in End-to-End Business Processes for the Intelligent Enterprise, focusing on managing clean core for SAP S/4 HANA Cloud and enhancing career skills with SAP.
eScriber
Certificate, Grammar
2024 - 2024
Achieved a Grammar Certificate, enhancing language proficiency and communication skills.
ATIGI
Certificates, Various Skills
2024 - 2024
Completed certificates in Computer Skills for Business, Digital Safety and Security, and Interpersonal Communication Skills, focusing on essential skills for modern workplaces.
TELUS Digital AI
Certificates, Digital AI
2024 - 2024
Received rating certificates for EWOQ rating Software and CrowdCompute Software, contributing to technical proficiency in digital tools.
Coursera
Certificate, Customer Support
2024 - 2024
Earned a certificate in Customer Support Associate, covering topics such as social and emotional intelligence, negotiation, mediation, and customer care fundamentals.
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts, Justice and Security Studies
2021 -
Studied various subjects including peacebuilding, gender and social justice, conflict resolution, media and security, international security, and criminal investigation. Developed critical thinking and analytical skills through coursework in security management and philosophy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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