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Experience
July 2019 – to Date
: Research Scientist I, Biometrics, Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI),
November 2014 – June 2019
: Research Scientist II, Biometrics, Kenya Forestry Research
Institute (KEFRI),
October 2013 – October 2014
: M&E Data Analytics Specialist, Nuru International, Isibania,
Kenya
March 2010 – September 2013
: Investigations Administrator, Directline Assurance Company
Limited, P.O Box 40863-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
September 2007 – December 2009
: Data Analyst, Strategic Africa,
January2006 – August 2007
: Research Assistant, Innovations for Poverty Action, Busia,
Kenya
Administrative Responsibility
Head Biometrics Unit, Research Support Section (RSS),
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Kenya
Academic Qualification
2004 – 2010
: Master of Science (MSc.) in Applied Statistics, Maseno University, Maseno ,Kenya.
1999 – 2004
: Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Applied Statistics, Maseno University, Maseno,
Kenya
Key Competencies
Enthusiastic, flexible and capable of working on own initiative, and, as part of a team
Calm in responding to emergency situations
Well organized, eager to learn and pro-active
Other Courses
June 2015 : Information
Security Management System (ISMS), Implementers’
Certificate, SLEEK Consultants
November 2014 : Performance
Management Training organized by KEFRI and Career Route
February 2013 : Monitoring
and Evaluation (M&E), Certificate, Kenya Institute of
Management (KIM)