Joy Gaicugi

Junior Data Analyst and IT Support Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (Second Class Honours, Upper Division). Skilled in Python, SQL, Power BI, MySQL, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, with hands-on experience in data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), predictive analytics, data visualization, and reporting.

Hands-on Trainee - Data Science, Machine Learning & AI for Public Health - ENGAGE Programme

(2026)

Completed intensive hands-on training in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence for public health.

• Applied Python (Pandas, NumPy) for cleaning, transforming, and analyzing public health datasets.
• Conducted Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).
• Built and evaluated machine learning models using Scikit-learn.
• Developed an AI-Driven Public Health Vulnerability Index and Decision Support System for Kenyan counties.
• Built dashboards and geospatial visualizations using Streamlit, Plotly, and Folium.
• Used Git/GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Data/Operations Associate - Kibali Millers Company Ltd

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

• Recorded daily production and packaging output.
• Maintained accurate inventory records.
• Reported discrepancies to improve data accuracy.
• Assisted in stock-taking and inventory reconciliation.
• Collaborated to meet production targets.

IT Intern - Kionyo Tea Factory Ltd

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Supported IT systems.
• Troubleshot hardware and software.
• Maintained local network infrastructure.
• Gained exposure to operational data environments.

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Karatina University (2025)