Francis Gikaru

Francis gikaru

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  • Timeline

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2020

    Strategic Planning

    Mohawk Kombucha
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

    Asset Management Intern

    Nairobi County government City hall
    Jan 2021 - May 2022

    Data Scientist

    iNeuron.ai
    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

    Junior Data Scientist

    Afroscope Consulting
    Current Company
    Aug 2022 - now

    Data Scientist

    Nendo
    Nairobi County, Kenya
  • About me

    Data Scientist @ Nendo | Uncovering patterns, driving innovation

  • Education

    • Moringa school

      2021 - 2022
      Data science

      At the end of the course, I was able to adapt the project life-cycle of a typical data science project in a programming environment while creating code and documenting my approach. I can delve into data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning in great depth. I had the opportunity to work on both solo and group projects, learning how to collect and analyze real-world data using modern programming languages and tools.

    • Kca university

      2017 - 2020
      International business management business

      I Gained understanding of multinational companies and the strategies they employ to compete in the global arena and strategies that local businesses use to survive competition from multinational companies. This course equipped me with broad business and management skills that include accounting, marketing, organizational behavior and customer service, along with the required analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.

    • United states international university - africa

      2015 - 2018
  • Experience

    • Mohawk kombucha

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2020
      Strategic planning

      As a strategic planning intern at Mohawk Kombucha, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing operations. I conducted market research, analyzed consumer trends, and contributed to strategic decision-making processes. Through my efforts, we successfully increased brand visibility and customer engagement, resulting in significant business growth.

    • Nairobi county government city hall

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
      Asset management intern

      During my internship at the Nairobi County Government City Hall, I provided support in managing records, data entry, and handling insurance claims. I developed strong organizational and IT skills, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient asset management processes. I also prepared insurance summaries and reported on various departments' insurance claims.

    • Ineuron.ai

      Jan 2021 - May 2022
      Data scientist

      During my internship at iNeuron.ai, I gained hands-on experience in data science projects. I worked on data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and building predictive models. This opportunity allowed me to expand my skills in machine learning algorithms and data visualization techniques. I actively contributed to team projects and further developed my proficiency in data science tools and technologies.

    • Afroscope consulting

      Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
      Junior data scientist

      At Afroscope Consulting, I applied my expertise in data mining, data wrangling, and machine learning to analyze political and social data. I extracted valuable insights to understand various factors affecting citizens and the economy. I leveraged machine learning algorithms to perform sentiment analysis and create simplified visualizations for data-driven decision-making. By utilizing advanced techniques, I contributed to providing insights for clients.

    • Nendo

      Aug 2022 - now

      As a Data Scientist, my quest is to unveil the hidden patterns within data, harness the power of machine learning, and drive innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Leveraging a rich foundation as a Data Analyst, I now delve into predictive modeling and advanced analytics, turning big data into actionable insights. Through adept data engineering and a constant thirst for learning, I aim to propel data-driven decision-making across the organization. My toolkit, enriched with languages like Python and R, alongside platforms like TensorFlow, GPT4, and PyTorch, equips me to tackle the multifaceted demands of this dynamic role. Show less As a data analyst at Nendo, I gather and analyze data from various sources to inform marketing strategies and help clients make informed business decisions. I utilize statistical tools and data mining techniques to uncover hidden patterns and insights in the data, as well as conduct in-depth research and social listening to understand consumer sentiments and behaviors. My work involves creating visual representations of our findings to communicate complex data in a simple and understandable way, enabling our clients to make data-driven decisions and optimize their marketing strategies for maximum impact. Show less

      • Data Scientist

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Data Analyst

        Aug 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications