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Diana Mutekhele

Diana Mutekhele

Data Specialist

Highest degree :

Bachelors

Field of study :

Biochemistry

Location :

Nairobi

Citizenships :

Kenyan

Experience :

9 Year(s)

Countries :

Kenya

Gender :

Female

Sectors :

Digital ICT Expert | Data Scientist (AI/ML) | Digital Healthcare Technologist | Cloud & Data Center Specialist

Experience

Project Officer

Kilifi, Kenya

Squid Kenya Limited

January 2016

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February 2022

Supported data strategy and analytics for a donor-funded ICT educational project called iMlango, which was an e-learning program developed for African schools. Led data management for 23 schools with a population of 18000 pupils and 450 teachers, improving real-time KPI monitoring and reporting. Provided actionable insights and recommendations to support project strategy and performance improvement. Collaborated with team leads to define success metrics and created analytical models to track performance. Translated complex data findings into clear, visual stories for non-technical stakeholders and leadership. Automated dashboards to support real-time tracking of outcomes contributing to data–driven decision-making. Identified and eliminated duplicate data entry across tools (CRM, spreadsheets, internal systems) Supported system upgrades and provided feedback that strengthened data quality and governance.

Data Officer

Mombasa, Kenya

Light House for Christ Eye Centre

August 2015

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January 2016

Developed an Excel-based database and maintained data consistency and accuracy across the database. Provided feedback and recommendations to various departments to foster data-driven decision-making. Led data validation, cleaning, and integrity checks to ensure accuracy across systems.

Water Technologist

Mombasa, Kenya

Davanns Limited

February 2014

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July 2015

Conducted water quality analysis, generating reports that reduced resource wastage and optimized operational processes. Established standard operating procedures for laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Monitored chemical concentrations and water parameters, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Reviewed test data and calibrations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Identified anomalous patterns in data in the test system and troubleshooted when certain patterns existed.

Research Assistant Intern

Nairobi, Kenya

US Army Medical Research Unit

July 2012

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January 2013

Conducted diagnostic testing and data analysis using computational tools supporting research accuracy. Organized and documented medical data for clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Conducted the calibration, qualification, requalification, repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. Maintained sample and equipment traceability records

Research Assistant Intern

Nairobi, Kenya

African Medical and Research Foundation

September 2010

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January 2011

Managed medical datasets, ensuring 100% data integrity through accurate maintenance and archiving practices. Conducted and interpreted standard, complex, and specialized tests. Performed routine basic laboratory procedures and tests, as per specifications.

Education

Biochemistry

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenyatta University

August 2006

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December 2010

Attained Second Upper Division

KCSE

Nakuru, Kenya

Bahati Girls Secondary School

February 2001

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November 2004

Attained Grade A-

Languages
Swahili
Speak
Very Good
Read
Very Good
Write
Very Good
Skills

R Programming

python programming

SQL

tableau

Excel

Dashboard development

Data Analysis

Research

Monitoring and Evaluation

Data cleaning and validation

Experience with financing agencies

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