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Benard Mwinzi

Data Analyst

Based in Nairobi

About

I am a data analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Machakos University and a Google Data Analytics Certificate. I specialise in transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights using Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau. My 4+ years of freelance experience on Upwork and a mentorship role at Blossom Academy in Ghana, where I guided five data analytics graduates into their first freelance careers, reflect both my technical depth and ability to communicate data clearly to others. I am currently seeking a full-time data analyst role where I can apply these skills to drive real business decisions.

Skills

Projects

Experience

Mar 2016 – Apr 2016

Data Collection Enumerator- TIFA Research Firm

Collected 2,000+ election opinion poll observations in Machakos County, ensuring accurate data entry and consolidation for predicting the 2022 election outcome.

Jan 2021 – Present

Data Analyst - Upwork (Freelance)

Completed eight diverse data analysis projects for international clients, delivering dashboards, benchmarking reports, ER diagrams, and data visualisations across HR, operations, and business analytics.

Oct 2023 – Jan 2024

Data Analyst — Knoetic, Inc.

Analysed employee attrition data from 630 startup respondents across the US and Europe for the US-based HR technology firm. Delivered a benchmarking report with 19 visualisations covering voluntary and involuntary attrition trends, segmented by company size, remote status, and demographics.

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025

Data Analytics Mentor — Blossom Academy

Collaborated with a Ghana-based data analytics training school to mentor five graduates into their first freelance careers. Guided mentees through building Upwork profiles, writing winning proposals, and landing their first gigs through a structured mentorship programme.

Education

Sep 2015 – Apr 2021

BA(Economics and Mathematics) - Machakos University

An interdisciplinary degree combining economic theory with statistical and mathematical techniques. Minor in Statistics and Sociology.

May 2022 – Jan 2023

Google Data Analytics Certificate - Google/Coursera

https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/professional-cert/XQQVKWT26LP3