Erick Rutere Ndegwa
Mobile: - |-| LinkedIn | Portfolio
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Analyst
Jan 2022 - Present
Jaister Technologies, Nairobi, Kenya
•
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define key performance metrics and answered critical questions that
directly impacted the business. This led to a remarkable 45% increase in customer retention.
•
Developed compelling dashboards that provided real-time visibility into key performance metrics. These
dashboards were pivotal in decision-making, resulting in a 25% reduction in response time to emerging market
trends.
•
Utilized quantitative analysis to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, guiding product ideation and
experimentation to optimize user experiences.
•
Conducted exploratory analysis to address open-ended questions, revealing trends in user behaviour and product
usage. This insight informed a pivotal product pivot, resulting in a 30% increase in market share.
Financial Analyst
Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
Jaister Technologies, Nairobi, Kenya
•
Conducted detailed financial data analysis, such as cost-to-revenue ratios, to identify cost-saving opportunities.
For instance, by analyzing supplier costs, we renegotiated contracts, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement
expenses.
•
Analyzed financial and operational results to optimize company performance and communicated findings to
senior management. Identified cost optimization opportunities, resulting in a reduction in operational expenses.
•
•
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Leveraged advanced Excel functions and data visualization tools to create comprehensive financial models and
reports. For example, I developed a dynamic financial dashboard that allowed real-time tracking of key
performance indicators, enhancing data accuracy, and streamlining financial decision-making processes.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Accounts Assistant/ Financial Analyst
Jan 2022- Dec 2022
Jamii Sacco Society Nairobi, Kenya.
•
Conducted financial data analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial statement analysis.
Requirements Elicitation, Process Optimization, Relationship Management, System Documentation, Quality Assurance, KPI Definition
EDUCATION
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Commerce Finance
Strathmore University
CPA
Report Design, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Defining Requirements, Reporting Requirements,Quality Assurance
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
•
•
Google Data Analytics, Coursera, 2022.
Python for Data Science, Data camp, 2023.
SKILLS, TOOLS, AND INTERESTS
Skills:Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Spreadsheets, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence,
Cross-functional Collaboration, Quantitative Analysis, Business Analysis, Personal Drive, Project management, Financial
Modeling, Flexibility, Communication skills (Proficient in written and spoken English).
Tools: PowerBI, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suit (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Access, Python, SQL, Slack.
