Samuel Gathogo

Industrious with the capability to grasp new concepts, venture into challenging fields, master technical procedures, ideas and integrate them into desired results; I'm diligent, flexible, reliable, self motivated and a fast learner. I can work under minimal supervision and remain goal focused; I believe in collective innovation towards goal achievement; I have excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and network and consult others.

ICT and Data Manager at Hon Ndiritu Muriithi's Campaign (2017-01 – Present)

• Formulating techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
• Devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
• Establishing rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc.
• Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and campaign standards.
• Assist with reports and data extraction when needed.
• Ensuring digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
• Ensure that information from the Governor and the campaign team is relayed to the electorate through bulk SMS.
• Ensured that tallying centre was set and running without any hiccups.
• Managing the call centre to ensure that feedback from the ground reached office and appropriate action was taken.
• The list of my contribution to the campaign is long, I'm glad we were able to deliver.

Economic Survey Follow-up Officer at Kenya National Bureau Of Statistics (2016-02 – 2016-04)

• Following up on key companies in Nairobi to collect data for the monthly industrial production.
• Annual enumeration of employees and self-employed personnel in private sector which also involved locating their premises physically among other details.
• Collection of data for business expectations on all companies not limited to those doing distribution for the first quarter of year 2016as well as third and fourth quarter of year ending 31st 2015.
• Updating the database for accuracy of next data collection survey.

Data collection clerk at Premise (2015-08 – 2016-01)

This is an international company based in USA which collects data periodically on consumer goods and services in order to understand price trends in the market and advice World Bank accordingly. My major responsibility is to collect data using an application in my phone and submit the findings to Premise. Over time, I have grown to be a valuable member of Premise and I believe this opportunity has prepared me enough for more challenging environments.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2012 – 2015)

KCSE certificate – Ndururumo High School (2007 – 2010)

KCPE certificate – Thama Primary School (1999 – 2009)