Simon Mahinda
@simonmahinda
Data scientist blending fintech analytics with business intelligence.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an analytical, results-driven data science professional with over 14 years of experience in banking and fintech business development, currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science. I translate business challenges into actionable, data-driven insights using Python, SQL, Power BI and machine learning to drive performance and innovation in financial ecosystems.
At Pesapal I led data-informed merchant acquisition strategies that grew transaction value by 20% and built Power BI dashboards to monitor merchant performance. Previously I managed merchant portfolios at Equity Bank, implemented segmentation and CRM analytics for high-value client identification, and trained thousands of SMEs in financial literacy and digital analytics tools.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Manager
Pesapal
Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Spearheaded data-driven merchant acquisition strategies that grew transaction value by 20% across target markets and built Power BI dashboards to track merchant performance and transaction trends.
Merchant Acquiring Supervisor
Equity Bank
Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Managed a merchant portfolio exceeding KES 5B annual turnover, recruited and trained over 150 merchants, and implemented segmentation strategies using CRM and Excel analytics to identify high-value clients.
Entrepreneurship Trainer
Equity Bank
Oct 2010 - Nov 2014 (4 years 1 month)
Trained over 3,000 SMEs in financial literacy, record-keeping, and digital analytics tools, and conducted business diagnostics to identify data gaps and design targeted capacity-building programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KCA University
Master of Science, Data Science
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science with focus on machine learning, data engineering, predictive modelling, and data analytics.
Egerton University (Laikipia Campus)
Bachelor of Education, Economics & Mathematics
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Education in Economics and Mathematics, graduating with Second Class Upper Division.
Giathugu Technical Secondary School
KCSE, General Secondary Education
Grade: B+
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of B+.
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Location
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