Kevin Obote

Experience

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  Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2019

  Enumerator

  Enumerating and guiding the Nyali Sub-county residents through the 2019 Housing and Population Census.

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  Kazi Mtaani National Hygiene Programme

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Analyst/ Supervisor

  Supervising the Nyali sub-county youth for the community project.Mentoring and teaching the youth the importance of learning digital and financial literacy.

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  Swahilipot Hub

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Information Technology Assistant

  Developing the Hub’s official website.Providing IT support to all the departments.Supervising community technology events.

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  International MUN

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Intern

  “Official Campus Ambassador at International MUN”

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  Roman Solutions

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  Administrative Clerk - Machakos University

  Registering Machakos University students for 2022 University student elections.

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  EProd Solutions Limited

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  Analysed and extracted clients' data using SQLLearned using Power BI to connect with data on MySQL server and visualizationCreated reports and dashboards for clients using Power BIProduct quality assurance which includes, conducting software testing and review.Managing CRM software and handling project management tasks.Applying scrum software development methodologies during project management meetings.Managing the company’s data department by cleaning, analysing and leading report creation using Power BI. Show less

  • Associate Product Manager

    May 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Client Relations Officer

    Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Client Relations Trainee

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Junior Software Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
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  Roman Solutions

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Project Manager

  Overseeing the online voting process for the Machakos University students’ election.Supporting election clerks with voter registration.Overseeing tier one, delegates’ election process.Sharing the results with the elections' Chief Returning Officer.

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  Guild Code

  Feb 2024 - now

  Establishing the company’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.Identifying market opportunities and spearheading business development initiatives.Shaping company culture by promoting values of innovation, professionalism, and ethical practices.Securing initial funding and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.Providing executive leadership across all business functions, including software development, product management, data analysis and Machine learning. Directing the company’s overall strategy and aligning it with industry trends and client needs.Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation, project delivery, and customer satisfaction.Recruiting and developing talent while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.Representing the company in client communications, partnerships, and key stakeholder relationships.Overseeing financial performance, budgeting, and revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability. Show less Developing Data Science Strategies: I align data science initiatives with business goals by designing and executing data collection, management, and analysis strategies. I create analytical frameworks to support data-driven decisions.Implementing Machine Learning Models: I work with stakeholders to identify business problems for machine learning solutions. I select and implement algorithms, train and evaluate models, and deploy them into production while monitoring performance.Analyzing Data: I perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and trends, create visualizations and reports to share findings and use predictive analytics to offer actionable recommendations.Defining Product Strategies: I conduct market research to understand industry trends and customer needs. I develop product visions and strategic roadmaps, engage with stakeholders for requirement gathering, and create go-to-market strategies.Optimizing Product Development Processes: I apply agile methodologies to streamline development, prioritize features based on value and feasibility, and address process inefficiencies. I coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches.Enhancing User Experiences: I perform user research and usability testing to refine product usability. I work with UX/UI designers to improve design prototypes and interfaces and analyze customer feedback to enhance product satisfaction. Show less

  • Founder & CEO

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Data Science and Product Management Consultant

    Feb 2024 - now
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  AfroCom

  May 2024 - now

  Co Creator

  Data Science Lead

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  @iLabAfrica

  May 2024 - now

  Research Scholar

  Analyzing data to uncover patterns and insights using statistical techniques and exploratory data analysis (EDA).Developing machine learning models for predictive analytics and optimizing model performance through feature engineering and tuning.Designing and building backend systems using technologies like SQL, PHP, and Laravel, ensuring scalable and efficient software architecture.Managing product development through the full lifecycle, from ideation to launch, using Agile methodologies to prioritize features.Conducting research on data science topics, authoring reports, and contributing to industry publications and conferences.Creating data visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Matplotlib to communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ensuring ethical AI development by assessing risks and compliance with data privacy and ethical frameworks.Leading and mentoring teams of developers and analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering innovation.Engaging stakeholders to gather requirements and present solutions, aligning data science projects with business Show less