Brian Nyagah
Data Analyst
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Statistics
Location :
Nairobi, Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
4 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Digital ICT Expert | Data Scientist (AI/ML) | Digital Healthcare Technologist | Cloud & Data Center Specialist
Driven MEARL & data analysis specialist with 4+ years of experience in data analysis, project evaluation, learning documentation and accountability systems across remote and hybrid environments. Delivered insights that influenced project design and policy implementation for organizations such as DanChurchAid, Kenyatta National Hospital and Plan International. Proven track record in designing real-time dashboards using Power BI, leading cross-functional data initiatives, and aligning reporting systems with strategic goals. Enhanced decision-making by building KPI dashboards and integrating real-time data into reporting processes. Proficient at communicating technical insights to non-technical stakeholders, supporting capacity building, and fostering a data-driven culture. Looking to leverage my expertise in data and MEARL to drive operational efficiency and strategic impact within a dynamic organization.
County Research Supervisor
Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya
International Centre for Reproductive Health
September 2025
-Present
● Lead field-level implementation of monitoring and data collection activities, ensuring data quality and compliance with M&E standards. ● Support the development and use of data collection tools and checklists aligned with project indicators and M&E frameworks. ● Prepare regular field performance reports and contribute to project learning, reflection, and adaptation sessions ● Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform evidence-based decision-making. ● Collaborate with county officials, health facilities, and community leaders to strengthen project visibility and data use at the local level.
MEAL Assistant – Data Analysis & Reporting
Nairobi, Kenya
DanChurchAid Kenya
July 2024
-July 2025
● Increased data integrity by leading regular data quality checks, resulting in the resolution of over 120 inconsistencies across reporting cycles. ● Developed and maintained interactive Power BI dashboards visualizing 25+ KPIs, tracking real-time Kobo submissions, and performing regional and demographic data analysis across multi-county humanitarian and development projects. ● Coordinated quarterly virtual partner check-ins, ensuring remote data validation and progress alignment across 4 counties. ● Maintained program submission trackers, coordinated daily partner check-ins, and conducted gap analysis to inform adaptive planning. ● Integrated real-time reporting into program workflows, supporting faster decision-making and improved visibility for management. ● Collaborated with IT and program leads to automate data collection and analysis pipelines using Excel, KoboToolbox and Python. Supported training of partners and field staff on data visualization and dashboard interpretation, building internal BI capacity.
Research Assistant / Supervisor
Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya
Common Goal Research Centre
December 2023
-March 2024
● Oversaw field data collection for a child development study, supervising 8 enumerators and collecting data from 90+ respondents with zero breaches in data protocol. ● Supervised digital data collection and contributed to the analysis and presentation of research findings
BSc. Statistics and Programming
Machakos, Kenya
Machakos University
September 2018
-December 2022
