Mercy Gitahi

Recent BSc.

Operations

Research graduate with background in Data Science and Machine Learning having skills in optimization techniques, programming and data analysis using hands-on experience in analyzing datasets and building predictive models. Very passionate about using data to drive evidence-based decision-making, risk reduction, and operational efficiency. I'm eager to apply analytical modeling skills to support organizations and motivated to deliver actionable insights that improve operational efficiency and timely customer service delivery.

Data Management at Kenya Wildlife Service and Wildlife Research and Training Institute (2025-03 – 2025-03) Data Management at The National Aerial Wildlife Counts 2024/2025 by Kenya Wildlife Service and Wildlife Research and Training Institute for Nakuru, West Pokot and Turkana Ecosystems; Data Management:

• Data Transcription
• Data entry
• Data Verification
• Data cleaning
• Storage into database

Researcher at Network Of African Female Mathematics Research Promoters (NAFEMREP) (2024-03 – 2024-12)

• Conducted data collection, cleaning and analysis for research projects
• Collaborated with research teams and stakeholders
• Participated in the work-life balance training workshops for women in Mathematics
• Contributed to the paper "The Web of Problems: A Network Analysis Approach to Understand Challenges Faced by Female Mathematicians" organized by NAFEMREP

Attaché at Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (2023-05 – 2023-07)

• Preparing KIPI (Kenya Industrial Property Institute) journals
• Corporate Performance Analysis for various departments
• Economic analysis and statistical modelling
• International Trademark Registrations

• Bachelor's of Science in Operations Research – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2019-09 – 2024-11)
• Introduction to Data Science using Python and R – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2024-05 – 2024-06)
• Data Science – Machine Learning – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2024-09 – 2024-10)
• Course in General course on Intellectual Property – World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ACADEMY) (2024-04 – 2024-06)
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in KCSE – Moi Girls High School Kamusinga (2015 – 2018)