Derrick Achanga

Computer Science graduate with First Class Honours and a data science background in gathering, cleaning and analysing complex datasets. Remote freelance Data Scientist on Upwork since 2021, with skills in Python, statistical analysis and machine learning. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Computer Science at Maseno University.

Freelance Data Scientist at Upwork (2021-01 – Present)

• Provide freelance data science services to clients remotely through Upwork.
• Most client datasets and project deliverables are confidential and cannot be shared publicly.

Data Science Intern at Oaknet Business Limited (2021-01 – 2021-04)

• Developed quarterly roadmaps based on impact, effort and test coordination, working with stakeholders towards short- and long-term goals.
• Analysed internal and external data to recommend solutions to business problems and assess factors affecting growth and profitability.
• Built tools to automate processes, including sales recording.
• Designed and automated more than two digitisation and online marketing reporting tools and KPI dashboards for different management levels, improving transparency and sales performance.

Master's Degree in Computer Science – Maseno University (2025-01)

B.Sc. in Computer Science – Machakos University (2017-09 – 2021-12)