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Kenya

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Statistical Programmer| Expert in R: 5 + years of Experience in Clinical trials

Profile Summary

Hi there, I’m Derrick. An MSc holder in both Applied Statistics and Data Science. I have 5+ years of work experience in developing Infectious disease modeling at Kenya Medical Research Institute with R as my primary language. Over the past six years, I have been teaching Mathematics and Statistics at the undergraduate level as a part-time Lecturer. As a top-notch Statistician, I have worked with numerous researchers as a Statistical Consultant and Data Analyst on various studies. The research built on a professional understanding and clear communication is the rewarding goal for both the client and statistician. My statistical analysis skills and expertise are; Statistical model building Machine Learning Modeling Infectious Diseases using both mathematical and statistical approaches Time Series Analysis and Spatial Analysis. MixedEffects Models Database Management Meta-Analysis Longitudinal Analysis Exploratory Data Analysis Designing research projects based on valid scientific techniques Experimental Design Regression and Multivariate Analysis Experience in the preparation of statistical documentation Data cleaning I am also proficient in the following languages and Data analytics tools:- R Python SQL Stata SPSS Excel Power BI I am passionate about turning raw and complex data into a useful piece of information. If you think that you could use my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Data Science
• ★ Data Analysis
• ★ Machine Learning
• ☆ Database Management
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Big Data Analytics
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Epidemiology
• ☆ Research

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing, Copywriting

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Data Visualization

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing

Work Experience

Statistical programmer

Phaster Limited

January 2021 - Present

Data Aanlyst

Kenya Medical Research Institute

September 2019 - Present

Graduate Assistant

Maseno University School of Biological and Physical Science

May 2019 - Present

Statistican

Freelance, Self-employed

February 2018 - Present

Clinical Data Analyst

Kenya Medical research Institute (KEMRI)

February 2018 - October 2020

Education

PhD Biostatistics

University of Nairobi, Kenya

February 2021 - Present

Masters of Science

Strathmore University

January 2019 - December 2020

Masters in Statistics (Statistics &Actuarial Science )

Maseno University

May 2018 - July 2020

Masters of Science

Maseno University, Kenya

January 2018 - December 2019

Bachelors

Maseno University, Kenya

July 2014 - December 2018

Certifications

• IBS

  International Biometric society

  January 2021 - December 2021

• KNSS

  Kenya National Statistical Society

  January 2021 - December 2021