Edward Osiemo Kirochi

EDWARD OSIEMO KIROCHI Quantitative Data Analyst | SPSS & Statistical Research Specialist www.linkedin.com/in/edward-kirochi-bb149531b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a results-oriented Quantitative Data Analyst with a strong academic and professional foundation in Business Administration (BBA, Accounting) and an MBA in Supply Chain Management. I specialize in bridging the gap between raw, complex datasets and actionable insights. By combining my advanced business acumen with technical mastery in IBM SPSS Statistics and Microsoft Excel, I provide researchers and business leaders with the statistical validation they need to make confident, data-driven decisions. CORE COMPETENCIES  Statistical Analysis: IBM SPSS Statistics (Regression, Pearson Correlation (r), ANOVA, T-Tests, Cronbach’s Alpha), Quantitative Research Design, Hypothesis Testing.  Data Management: Microsoft Access (Database Management), Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Dashboards, Data Cleaning, VLOOKUPs), Financial Modeling.  Finance & Operations: Basic Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Expense Tracking, Inventory Optimization, 3PL Management.  Reporting: Technical Report Writing, Data Visualization, and Market Trend Analysis. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Supply Chain & Agribusiness Operations Manager | Self-employed Aug 2019 – Dec 2025  Analyzed and directed end-to-end supply chain workflows, utilizing data-driven forecasting to manage procurement, storage, and distribution to ensure compliance with quality standards, product integrity, and on-time delivery to Nairobi markets.  Optimized logistics and 3PL performance, reducing product waste by 20% and logistics costs by 15%.  Executed demand-aligned inventory and production planning, ensuring 100% availability of critical inputs and minimizing stock-out risks. Data Analyst & Market Research Consultant | Freelance Dec 2012 – Present  Applied advanced statistical modeling (Regression, ANOVA) in SPSS to analyze market data for international clients including Euromonitor International, transforming raw data into strategic insights on fintech infrastructure and consumer behavior.  Translated complex quantitative findings into actionable business intelligence and strategic reports, directly supporting partners' decision-making on market entry and competitive positioning.  Engineered process improvements by developing data-cleaning protocols, reducing reporting lead times by 30% while guaranteeing 100% data integrity. Finance & Accounting Consultant | Freelance Oct 2016 – Present  Managed digital ledgers, invoicing systems, and bank reconciliations for SME portfolios, ensuring 100% accuracy in accounts payable/receivable.  Reconstructed 3 years of backlog financial records, achieving full audit compliance.  Conducted cost-benefit analyses and inventory reconciliations to eliminate financial inefficiencies and ensure 100% alignment between physical and financial records. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management University of Nairobi | Jan 2011 – Dec 2012  Thesis: "Strategies for Sustainable Supply Chains among Supermarkets in Nairobi" (Utilized SPSS for quantitative analysis of 52 supermarkets to identify cost-efficiency opportunities). Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | Sep 2006 – July 2010  Honors: Cum Laude