Levy Makori Mokandu
Statistician | Data Analyst | Business Analyst | Research & Insights Specialist | Project Management Professional
Based in Nairobi
About
Skilled Data Analyst with over 5 years of experience in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating diverse types of statistical data. Energetic presenter and confident communicator, capable of sharing information in a clear, efficient, and actionable manner for end-users. Creative problem solver, adept at identifying solutions and optimizing processes to maximize the value of organizational data. Experienced in providing realistic projections, establishing scenarios, and recommending viable strategies to improve operational efficiency. Highly organized and timely in delivering reports and insights to staff, departmental teams, and executive management, supporting informed decision-making and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Skills
Projects
Experience
May 2022 - May 2024
Information Management/ Business Analyst Manager - Collection Africa Limited
Business Analysis and Strategic Insights: Spearhead the development of comprehensive business models and data- driven insights to forecast patterns and trends, providing invaluable guidance for decision-making within the organization. Data Visualization and Reporting: Create and meticulously maintain interactive data visualization dashboards, effectively communicating key performance indicators (KPIs) to both senior management and cross- functional teams, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Content Strategy and Client Value: Lead cross-functional teams in identifying strategic content opportunities that drive enhanced client value and contribute to business growth. Data Governance and Analytics: Ensure the implementation of appropriate data tools and dashboards across the company.
Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
Junior Research Assistant - Data Analyst - International Potato Centre
Work with sweet potato breeders to ensure all germplasm at KEPHIS have sufficient minimum passport descriptors and these are uploaded on the germplasm information system. Provide technical backstopping support to germplasm information management system users at KEPHIS, Muguga. Support the annual updating of the digital sweet potato catalogue. Support existing tools used for breeding data capture, and all germplasm labeling. Support capacity-building efforts among project collaborators and partners in data collection, documentation, and management. Contribute to development of data collection forms for digital monitoring and evaluation systems Analyzing which data is important to the task at hand and which is irrelevant. Segregation, classification and analysis of data.
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025
Data Analyst for Retail Sales Operation - Bowip Agencies Ltd
1. Collect and analyze retail sales data from various sources, including point-of-sale systems, customer databases, and online platforms. 2. Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy and consistency. 3. Develop and implement data models, algorithms, and statistical techniques to identify patterns and trends in sales data. 4. Generate regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present sales performance metrics and key insights to stakeholders. 5. Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. 6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and action plans based on data-driven insights. 7. Monitor sales performance against targets and provide recommendations for improvements.
Feb 2025 - May 2025
Project Assistant - Bridge Talent Management
Support the planning and execution of end-to-end HR consultancy projects for multiple client organizations across industries, delivering services in recruitment, payroll management, salary surveys, and performance tracking. Analyze client data across financial performance, employee attendance, and individual productivity to provide actionable insights that guide strategic HR and operational decisions. Develop dynamic dashboards, automated reports, and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, and statistical tools such as SPSS and STATA to support real-time decision-making and performance monitoring. Conduct employee performance analysis, generate evaluation reports, and support client HR teams in implementing performance improvement plans and workforce development strategies. Utilize HR
Jun 2025 - Date
Reporting & Analytics Administrator - Datacair
1. Collected, consolidated, and validated operational and financial data from systems like QMS, CargoWise, Cargospot, iCargo, and SkyChain. 2. Extracted and verified AWB data, monitored chargeable weights, and ensured accurate shipment reporting. 3. Developed automated dashboards and scheduled reports using Excel, Power BI, and SQL. 4. Reconciled Power BI data with treasury reports to align cash and cargo balances. 5. Tracked KPIs including cargo volumes, airline prefixes, station performance, and data completeness. 6. Supported finance, customs, and operations teams with tailored reporting and reconciliation. 7. Identified data capture gaps and proposed improvements for reporting accuracy. 8. Ensured data privacy and confidentiality while managing sensitive logistics information.
Education
2024 - 2024
Data science at Explore AI Academy
Studying towards obtaining certification in the following fields; Preparing data, SQL, Data visualization, Python programming, Regression, Natural language processing, Classification, Unsupervised learning, AWS foundations
2016-2020
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
I studied BSc. Statistics from Laikipia University where I graduated with 2nd Class Honors Upper Division. I was well trained on data analysis, data mining and interpretation of data to give meaningful insights.
2020-2020
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program at the Corporate Finance Institute
During my Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA) program at the Corporate Finance Institute, I focused on mastering skills essential for data-driven decision-making. I delved into data analysis, visualization techniques, and business intelligence tools, gaining expertise to extract valuable insights and enhance decision processes within a corporate finance context.
2019-2019
Certificate in Data Analysis
I studied a short data analysis course at Laikipia University where I learnt various statistical programming languages susch as R, MySQL, SPSS and Python. I was awarded a certificate after the completion of a 4-month course.
2024 - Date
Masters of Science Statistics
Studying towards the award of Masters of Science Statistics degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology.