Collins Muturi

Data Scientist | Analyst | Financial Engineer | Analyst

I am an analytical and solutions-driven Data Analyst with expertise in data science, financial engineering, and data visualization. My background spans across diverse domains, from financial services to telecommunications and consulting, demonstrating a strong ability to derive actionable insights through data-driven decision-making. With a Master’s degree equivalent in Data Science from Explore AI Academy, I bring technical proficiencies in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning algorithms, complemented by hands-on experience in job simulations and projects.

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Education

Explore Academy | ALX | Data Engineering

Key Courses: Leadership, Data Preparation, SQL, Python,Data Visualization,Data Engineering, AWS.

Explore Academy | ALX| Data Science

Key Courses: Leadership, Data Preparation, SQL, Machine learning Algorithms, Python, Regression, Data Visualization, NLP, Classification, Unsupervised Learning, AWS.

Strathmore University | Chartered Financial Analyst Level I

Key Courses: Financial Reporting and Analysis, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Economics, Equity, Quantitative Methods.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Finacial Engineering

Key Courses: Discrete Mathematics, Calculus for Statistics, Database Management Systems, Fixed Income Securities, Derivatives, Economics, Theory of Insurance Practice, Regression Modelling, Time Series, Computer Aided Financial Modelling, Statistical Programming, Mergers and Acquisitions.

Technologies & Tools

Languages: HTML, Python, R, JavaScript
Technologies: MySQL, Power BI, MS Excel, Google Drive, Jupyter Notebooks, PyCharm, PowerPoint, Django, Twilio,NLP, ComputerVision, Web Development
Big Data: Hadoop, IBM Db2 Big SQL, Pyspark, AWS Lambda,Tensorflow, Resnet

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Work Experience

Freelance Projects

Client Project:Senior Full-Stack Devloper

Dates	Work
June 2025- Present	Led full migration of production dashboards from Vite to Next.js with server-side rendering, modular routing, and SEO optimization. Designed and delivered reusable React/MUI components with Tailwind CSS, integrated real-time analytics visualizations, and implemented mock-to-live data pipelines.
June 2025- Present	Frontend Engineering: Developed dynamic dashboards, integrated Auth0 authentication, built profile and client pages aligned with enterprise theming, and connected UI to CRM APIs (Freshsales, Freshdesk).
June 2025- Present	Backend & Data Systems: Designed API endpoints, implemented mock-to-production data fallbacks, and structured environment-specific configurations for seamless deployments.
June 2025- Present	DevOps & CI/CD: Built GitHub Actions pipelines with automated lint/test/deploy, Dockerized workflows, PM2 deployments, and Slack notifications. Managed secrets and SSH workflows for secure cloud delivery.
June 2025- Present	Analytics & Reporting: Built KPI dashboards ( ROI, performance), PDF statement generation pipelines, and future-ready ML integration paths for anomaly detection.
June 2025- Present	Key Technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, Auth0, Freshsales/Freshdesk APIs, Tailwind CSS, MUI, Docker, GitHub Actions, PM2, DigitalOcean.

Client Project:Property Data Automation Script

Dates	Work
May 2025- May 2025	Developed a Python-based automation script to extract street addresses from PDF files in a local directory.
May 2025- May 2025	Developed and implemented web scraping functionality to extract comprehensive property data from the Broward County Property Appraiser website (bcpao.us), and automated the generation of structured output files in CSV and Excel formats for seamless data handling and reporting.
May 2025- May 2025	Ensured script compatibility with VPN-based access environments and built logging functionality to track progress and handle edge cases.

Client Project:Logo Redesign & Conceptual Branding

Dates	Work
May 2025- May 2025	Produced three logo variations based on a client-provided visual identity and branding brief.
May 2025- May 2025	Delivered a set of brand logo concepts based on an existing logo, customized with unique visual direction and style updates.
May 2025- May 2025	Created multiple variations including a historically inspired design, a modern minimalist revision, and an original creative interpretation.
May 2025- May 2025	Met a tight deadline while maintaining clear communication and adaptability to client feedback.

Data Analyst at Chasmac Trading Company

Dates	Work
Jan 2020- Dec 2023	Employed statistical methods and software to analyze data, identifying patterns and trends.
Jan 2020- Dec 2023	Delivered clear and concise reports to stakeholders based on data interpretations, facilitating strategic decision-making.
Jan 2020- Dec 2023	Communicated insights through reports, enhancing stakeholder decision-making. Resulted in a 15% increase in operational efficiency and a 10% improvement in strategic resource allocation.

Data Science Intern at ALX

Dates	Work
Jun 2023- Oct 2023	Spearheaded a group project developing a mental health website, showcasing skills in data visualization, graphic design, web design, content creation, and web hosting.

Financial Analyst at Amp Bank Systems Limited

Dates	Work
Jan 2022- Aug 2022	Financial Reporting and System Development: Engineered an accounting system and restructured accounting frameworks, enhancing financial reporting accuracy by 25% and streamlining processes.
Jan 2022- Aug 2022	Conducted audits, providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency

Data Analyst - Forensic Audit at Ardhi Sacco Society

Dates	Work
Jan 2019- Aug 2020	Data Classification and Financial Recovery: Implemented advanced data classification techniques, enhancing data organization and leading to the recovery of KES 16 million.
Jan 2019- Aug 2020	Process Improvement: Streamlined financial data management processes using Excel and statistical tools, significantly improving data accessibility and reporting accuracy.
Jan 2019- Aug 2020	Stakeholder Reporting and Strategic Support: Delivered accurate financial analyses to stakeholders, enabling informed strategic decisions and contributing to the organization's financial stability.

Licenses & Certifications

BCG-Introduction to Strategy Consulting Job Simulation : Dec 2024

Learned how to think creatively by challenging the assumptions that guide today’s thinking.

Used effective brainstorm strategies to generate ideas to help a fictional luxury clothing company increase sales revenue.

Quantium-Data Analytics Job Simulation : Nov 2024

Completed a job simulation focused on Data Analytics and Commercial Insights for the data science team.

Developed expertise in data preparation and customer analytics, utilizing transaction datasets to extract valuable insights and deliver data-driven commercial recommendations.

Extended analytical capabilities to identify benchmark stores for conducting uplift testing on trial store layouts, enabling evidence-based decision-making.

Leveraged acquired data analytics and insights from previous tasks to create comprehensive reports for the Category Manager, facilitating informed strategic decisions and enhancing commercial applications.

Accenture-Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation: October 2024

Completed a simulation focused on advising a hypothetical social media client as a Data Analyst at Accenture

Cleaned, modelled and analyzed 7 datasets to uncover insights into content trends to inform strategic decisions

Prepared a PowerPoint deck and video presentation to communicate key insights for the client and internal stakeholders

BCG-GenAI Job Simulation : October 2024

Completed a job simulation involving AI-powered financial chatbot development for BCG's GenAI Consulting team.

Gained experience in Python programming, including the use of libraries such as pandas for data manipulation.

Integrated and interpreted complex financial data from 10-K and 10-Q reports, employing rule-based logic to create a chatbot that provides user-friendly financial insights and analysis.

PwC Switzerland Power Bi Job Simulation on Forage : October 2024

Demonstrated expertise in data visualization through the creation of Power BI dashboards that effectively conveyed KPIs, showcasing the ability to respond to client requests with well-designed solutions.

Strong communication skills reflected in the concise and informative email communication with engagement partners, delivering valuable insights and actionable suggestions based on data analysis.

Leveraged analytical problem-solving skills to examine HR data, particularly focusing on gender-related KPIs, and identified root causes for gender balance issues at the executive management level, highlighting a commitment to data-driven decision-making.

Digital Intelligence Job Simulation : Aug 2024

Completed a job simulation involving data analysis and modeling for the Digital Intelligence team.

Built Python classification models, analyzed feature importance, and created visual representations.

Developed a valuation document, analyzed historical data, forecasted cash flows, and determined portfolio present value.

Collaborated on a client's data strategy proposal, analyzed medical data for adverse effects, compared medications, and suggested further investigations

British Airways Data Science Job Simulation on Forage : June 2024

Completed a simulation focussing on how data science is a critical component of British Airways success

Scraped and analyzed customer review data to uncover findings

Built a predictive model to understand factors that influence buying behavior.

Commonwealth Bank Introduction to Data Science Job Simulation on Forage: June 2024

Completed a job simulation involving data management skills for Commonwealth Bank's Data Science team

Demonstrated proficiency in creating data engineering pipelines to aggregate and extract valuable insights from datasets, optimizing data-driven decision-making.

Acquired skills in anonymizing personal data within datasets, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Proposed effective data analysis approaches, particularly related to social media, and demonstrated the ability to design well-structured databases for efficient information management.

BCG Data Science Job Simulation: June 2024

Completed a customer churn analysis simulation for BCG analytics demonstrating advanced analytics skills, identifying essential client data, and outlining a strategic investigation approach

Conducted efficient data analysis using Python, including Pandas and NumPy. Employed data visualization techniques for insightful trend interpretation.

Completed the engineering and optimization of a random forest model, achieving an 85% accuracy rate in predicting customer churn.

Completed a concise executive summary for the Associate Director, delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making based on the analysis

TATA Data Visualization: May 2024

Completed a simulation involving creating data visualizations for Tata Consultancy Services

Prepared questions for a meeting with client senior leadership

Created visuals for data analysis to help executives with effective decision-making

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