Chibudu Nyiro

Experience

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  Arabuko Sokoke Forest Conservancy

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Mobiliser and Junior Project Planner

  a. Budget formation and planning of programmes run by Arabuko Sokoke Forest Conservancy and community run interventionsb. Community outreach and mobilisation education on best forest conservancy and maintenance practises for the forestc. Digital literacy programs for the community who live within and around the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Conservancyd. Formulation of value chains for butterfly pupae rearing, mushroom growing and bee keeping.

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  BIZKATI LIMITED

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

  Project Manager

  Was responsible in growing the revenue base by 80% and launched the new BizKati Agri-Business department. The production department was also diversified under my watch thus introducing new products in new markets lastly I introduced the personnel management and appraisal systems.- Investor relationship management- Communication and correspondence- Hiring and appraisal of staff- Daily operations of the Agri-Business department- Budgeting, M&E, Scheduling and Communication management Show less

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  Fondazione Maddalena di Canossa

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Junior Project Assistant

  Implemented two after school programs funded by the EU through the Erasmus fund. I was in charge of the research and proposal writing implementation of the projects formulated under my department.- Supporting students in Caravaggio/Rodengo Saiano in their learning programs (www.scuolaprof.it www.accademiasymposium.it)- Business Training and support for Imiberg’s students- Developing marketing tools for partners abroad or studying/contactingother VET providers abroad we would like to cooperate in the nextfuture- Research and application of European projects for strategicpartnerships and mobility for the VET center- Analysis of international and European policies related to education,training, student and staff mobility and youth- Follow-up of calls for projects and management of projectdocumentation in English and Italian. Preparation, implementation andevaluation of European and regional projects (Erasmus + program).- Research, monitoring and evaluation of international funding in thefields of education and access to vocational training. Show less

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  Università degli Studi di Bergamo

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Student Services Assistant

  - Orientation of new students and the management of the University's foreign student help deskStudent services help desk- Matriculation of exchange and new students- Drafted correspondence letters regarding requests from students or parents regarding admissions decisions.- Collaborated with faculty members to develop effective strategies for helping students reach their educational goals.- Provided administrative support for the Student Services Department, including filing and data entry.- Assisted students with course registration, financial aid inquiries, and other student services-related questions. Show less

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  Malindi Rugby Football Club

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  Community and Relations Liaison

  - Social Media Management and Communication facilitator- Automated all communication and ensure transparency, timely and interesting updates on the club's activities- Ensure that the rugby club is the pinnacle of a players emotional, physical and mental growth in the North coast of Kenya- Building and setting up a space that any player who walks into the club feels welcome and can fund a home with us- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed.- Recruited qualified personnel by conducting interviews and evaluating resumes effectively, attesting to strong recruitment expertise. Show less

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  GA Tax Lien Bootcamp

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  Operations Project Manager - Remote

  Oversaw an overhaul in the management of the operations workflow management thus improving the efficiency by 50%. I also helped develop new company policies and procedures which in turn helped in the management and execution of the daily deliverables and business process.- Oversaw day to day operations by coordinating, assigning and managing tasks company wide.- Created Standard operating procedures for each aspect of company operations.- Documented and automated workflows.- Established and tracked key performance indicators for each aspect of company operations- Recommended more efficient operating procedures.- Helped develop company policies and procedures.- Document systems and processes. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Data Scientist

  - Performed exploratory data analysis on large datasets to uncover insights and patterns in the data.- Utilized SQL queries to extract, cleanse, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources.- Provided technical guidance in designing experiments that can generate high quality dataset.- Conducted analyses to identify trends or patterns in data sets.- Created automated machine learning pipelines for model training, tuning, and deployment.- Generated reports to present results of analyses in easy to comprehend manner.- Found relevant data sets to test hypotheses or support theories.- Applied expert analytics and technical interpretation to provide highly creative solutions.- Built dashboards with Tableau to visualize complex datasets and report results of analyses.- Analyzed and interpreted quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to synthesize results into actionable recommendations. Show less

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  LUNA

  Jun 2022 - now

  Operations Manager

  A FEMTECH solution that revolutionizes safety and wellness for women through community and an after-service rate and ranking system as they access different services and products.- Planned and coordinated resources across multiple departments to meet business objectives within budget parameters.- Successfully developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.- Developed metrics for tracking performance against goals and monitored progress on a regular basis.- Established effective communication channels with internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects.- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.- Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, and staff members.- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop long-term strategic plans for growth.- Spearheaded multiple projects from concept through completion while successfully managing budgets and timelines on each project.- Provided leadership in the development of short-term and long-term plans for daily operations management.- Identified process improvement opportunities and designed new processes to streamline workflows and maximize productivity.- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.- Created an environment of open communication between departments that improved collaboration among teams. Show less

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  FemTech Lab

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Spring 2023 Cohort Fellow

  - Collaborated with team members to create strategies for meeting project objectives.- Maintained accurate records pertaining to costs associated with each phase of a given assignment.- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.- Analyzed customer feedback data to determine areas of improvement for future projects.- Identified potential risks associated with certain tasks prior to commencement of work activities.

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  AfriLabs

  Jan 2024 - now

  Program Associate

  Programmes Manager overseeing and managing a portfolio of Partner Funded projects accross the African Continent such as:1. Africa Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program; This is a dynamic 12-month initiative designed to place top tech innovators from across Africa within the AU headquarters as ‘resident fellows’ tasked with analyzing AU unit systems, identifying data management challenges, and addressing these challenges through the co-creation of innovative, tailored solutions.2. UNDP Timbuktoo Eco System Mapping Exercise;A comprehensive Pan-African mapping activity, highlighting the various stakeholders; including hubs, investors, startups, and service providers active in different sectors of the Timbuktoo ($1 Billion Funded Intitative) thematic areas. Additionally, the project will cover other significant pillars, such as funds, funds of funds, and university-based Unipods3. AI Integration in African Universities and AI-Powered Solutions by African EdTech Startups Study;- Create a detailed map of AI-driven EdTech startups across Africa, identifying the key players in the field and understanding their focus areas in higher education. - Evaluate the scalability and impact of these AI-powered solutions on higher education, identifying the startups with the highest potential for broad adoption and transformative impact. - Propose models for collaboration between African universities and EdTech startups, offering pathways for institutions to adopt and integrate AI solutions in a sustainable and impactful manner. - Identify both the challenges and opportunities for scaling AI-powered solutions in African higher education, offering recommendations for overcoming barriers such as infrastructure gaps, funding shortages, and policy constraints. Show less