Michael Chege

Financial Engineering graduate with professional experience spanning financial operations, data analysis, research, and programme coordination across corporate, public-sector, and higher-education environments. Experienced in data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, and documentation, with a strong focus on data quality, accuracy, and process compliance. Academic and project experience includes risk analysis, financial statement analysis, statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and R Programming, with a strong interest in internal audit, risk management, internal controls, and data analytics.

Program Planning and Logistics Assistant at Strathmore Business School (2026-04 – Present)

Strategy and Quality Assurance Department

• Design and manage programme evaluation tools, including Google Forms, to collect structured participant feedback.
• Analyse participant quantitative and qualitative feedback data and prepare reports to support evidence-based improvements in programme delivery.
• Coordinate procurement and preparation of case materials and other programme resources to support effective class delivery.
• Coordinate programme logistics, including preparation of participant materials, name tags, place cards, and other programme requirements.
• Support student admissions processes through onboarding coordination and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and programme stakeholders to support timely execution of programme activities.

Finance Intern at BCD Travel - Nairobi (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Finance Department

• Financial Transaction Processing: Processed and posted supplier invoices and payments in TRAACS across KES and USD transactions, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and financial records.
• Payment Reconciliation: Supported reconciliation of M-Pesa payment transactions and account records, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial information.
• Tax & Compliance Support: Assisted the finance team with withholding tax processing and documentation, supporting compliance with applicable requirements and internal finance controls.
• Financial Records & Audit Readiness: Maintained and organized financial documentation and filing systems, enabling efficient retrieval of records and supporting reconciliation, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Finance Operations: Collaborated with the finance team to complete assigned financial activities within established deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Research Assistant Intern at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) (2024-05 – 2024-08)

Statistical Coordination & Methods Directorate

• Collected and validated large-scale datasets for the 2024 School Census using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) tools.
• Conducted web scraping and market data collection to support Consumer Price Index (CPI) analysis.
• Cleaned, standardized, and verified datasets to improve data quality and statistical reliability.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate data under strict reporting timelines

BSc Financial Engineering in Financial Engineering – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) (2021 – 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) – Kanunga High School (2017 – 2020)