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Ian Wainaina

Data Scientist

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ABOUT

Accomplished Data Scientist with strong problem-solving capabilities and a high degree of professionalism. Skilled in delivering accurate data-driven insights and reports to support business decisions, with 4 years' experience in reconciling complex datasets, automating processes, and analyzing trends. Possesses a solid understanding of insurance principles and practices in Kenya, coupled with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments. Adept at leveraging statistical methods, data analysis, and visualization tools to uncover actionable insights and drive performance.

SKILLS

PythonRSQL
PandasNumPySciPyScikit-LearnMatplotlibSeabornPlotly
MySQL
TableauPower BI
RegressionClassificationTime Series Forecasting
Hypothesis TestingA/B TestingStatistical Modelling
Large Language Models (LLMs)Prompt EngineeringAgentic AI SystemsRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)LLM Tool CallingAI Workflow AutomationModel Evaluation

EXPERIENCE

Editor

2024-07 - Present

Writers' Sansfrontieres

Editor role focused on data accuracy and visualization quality control.

Claims Consultant

2022-11 - 2024-06

Roberts Insurance Brokers Limited

Claims consultant specializing in predictive modeling and risk assessment.

Insurance Consultant

2022-01 - 2022-10

Britam Holding

Insurance consultant focused on product promotion and customer education.

Attache' Claim and Customer Analyst

2020-01 - 2020-04

National Hospital Insurance Fund

Analyst role managing claims processing and data analysis.

EDUCATION

Ready Tensor

2025-01 - Present

Certification in Agentic AI & LLM Engineering

ALX Academy

2024-01 - Present

Certification in Data Science

Mount Kenya University

2016-01 - 2020-12

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Thigio Boys Secondary School

2012-01 - 2015-12

KCSE