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Bradley Kisia

Huntersville,NC

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Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Analytics Consultant

Wells Fargo Advisors
Charlotte, NC
05.2021 - Current
  • Conducted data analysis to identify trends, correlations, and patterns in the data.
  • Designed dashboards to visualize analytics results for stakeholders.
  • Created automated reports to track KPIs and provide timely updates on progress.
  • Analyzed large datasets using SQL queries and statistical techniques such as regression modeling.
  • Implemented data mining techniques such as clustering, classification, decision trees. to derive meaningful insights from raw data.
  • Developed predictive models based on historical data to make accurate business decisions.
  • Optimized existing processes by introducing innovative solutions for better accuracy and cost savings.
  • Recommended appropriate tools and technologies for efficient data collection and analysis.
  • Performed ad-hoc analyses as needed in order to address specific business needs.
  • Documented findings effectively in a way that is easy to interpret by stakeholders.
  • Developed predictive models to forecast customer behavior and optimize marketing campaigns.
  • Provided insights into the performance of various marketing strategies and initiatives.
  • Built machine learning algorithms to predict customer segmentation and churn rate.
  • Collaborated with other teams like product management, engineering, sales, finance and operations to understand their requirements and deliver actionable insights accordingly.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer experience through analyzing customer feedback surveys.
  • Provided training on analytics tools and techniques for internal team members.
  • Assisted with developing strategies around increasing customer lifetime value.
  • Developed custom metrics that are tailored towards measuring success of individual projects and initiatives.
  • Monitored industry trends and made recommendations on how best to capitalize them.
  • Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
  • Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.
  • Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
  • Collected, tracked and reviewed data to evaluate business and market trends.
  • Utilized data analysis to monitor process efficiencies and identify data integrity exceptions.
  • Assisted with efforts to track, evaluate and report on impact of programs using multiple data sources.
  • Audited internal data and processes to identify and manage initiatives, improving business performance.
  • Provided supporting information to substantiate research findings.
  • Interacted with non-technical stakeholders to deliver analyses and answer questions on deliverables.
  • Audited initial datasets to confirm validity of imported data, corroborating changes against updates in data tapes.
  • Recommended metrics and models based on observed trends.
  • Leveraged software to compile and model data.
  • Assisted integration of internal and external data tools and products, maintaining stability and performance across systems.
  • Partnered with data scientists to support ongoing research and analytics initiatives.
  • Synthesized business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
  • Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.
  • Gathered and organized data to analyze current industry trends.
  • Maintained or updated business intelligence tools, databases or dashboards.
  • Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.
  • Created and designed business intelligence databases, spreadsheets or outputs.
  • Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.
  • Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.
  • Managed timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
  • Identified or monitored current and potential customers using business intelligence tools.
  • Assessed programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.
  • Communicated with customers, competitors and suppliers to stay abreast of industry or business trends.
  • Collected business intelligence data from industry reports, public information or purchased sources.
  • Analyzed competitive market strategies through related product, market or share trends.
  • Maintained library of model documents, templates or other reusable knowledge assets.
  • Created or reviewed technical design documentation to drive accuracy of reporting solutions.
  • Identified and analyzed industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
  • Disseminated information regarding tools, reports or metadata enhancements.

Technical Sales Engineer

DataposIT Ltd
Nairobi, KE
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed and implemented technical sales strategies to increase customer base.
  • Provided customers with product demonstrations, training, and technical support.
  • Analyzed market trends and identified opportunities for new products.
  • Conducted customer needs assessments to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Created detailed reports outlining the technical specifications of products.
  • Evaluated customer feedback and developed solutions to address customer concerns.
  • Identified target markets and created marketing campaigns to reach them.
  • Developed pricing models based on competitive analysis of similar products in the industry.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences to promote company's products and services.
  • Drafted contracts for new clients, negotiated terms, and tracked progress throughout the process.
  • Coordinated closely with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of projects according to customer requirements.
  • Researched competitors' offerings, monitored their activities, and reported findings internally.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as operations, finance, marketing., to ensure successful implementation of sales initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales activities including customer contact information, proposals sent out, follow-up calls made.
  • Provided ongoing after-sales support by addressing customer queries promptly via phone or email.
  • Reviewed existing processes and procedures related to sales operations; suggested improvements where needed.
  • Performed quality assurance tests on product samples prior to shipment; ensured that all products met standards set by the company.
  • Generated leads through cold calling prospects in designated territories; maintained a database of contacts for future reference.
  • Assisted in developing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, which were used during trade shows, conferences, events.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations while conducting business transactions.
  • Managed and grew vital customer accounts by astute contract review, production scheduling and customer engineering support.
  • Conferred with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and determine system requirements.
  • Performed in customer role to translate needs to internal product teams.
  • Collaborated with sales team to understand customer requirements, boost product sales and provide sales support.
  • Negotiated tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs.
  • Developed and wrote technical documentation for products.
  • Researched and identified potential customers.
  • Recommended improvements to customers and demonstrated potential cost reductions and process improvements.
  • Created sales or service contracts for customer review and acceptance.
  • Prepared sales engineering reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing sales information and application trends.
  • Planned various product configurations to meet diverse customer needs.
  • Offered technical and non-technical support and services to clients and staff regarding product use, operation and maintenance.
  • Arranged demonstrations or equipment trials to persuade customers and drive sales.
  • Developed sales plans to introduce new products to market.
  • Drafted, presented and responded to proposals for specific customer requirements with industry-specific solutions.
  • Discussed equipment needs with customers and engineers to determine system requirements.
  • Delivered samples and catalogs to prospective customers and provided information on product features, pricing and availability.
  • Diagnosed and addressed problems with installed equipment.
  • Provided training and product support for other members of sales team.
  • Documented account activities and generated sales reports.
  • Devised and delivered technical presentations explaining options to customers and prospective customers.
  • Maintained accurate sales forecasting reports.
  • Assisted account executives with prospect evaluation and qualification.

Regional Services Product Manager

Nokia
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2009 - 04.2019
  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
  • Created processes and procedures that ensure high quality products are delivered on time.
  • Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
  • Prioritized features in order to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
  • Drafted presentations for internal review meetings and external events such as trade shows or conferences.
  • Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
  • Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within the product portfolio.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure feature specifications are understood and implemented correctly.
  • Led project planning sessions to map out timelines for feature releases.
  • Performed post-launch analyses to measure success of feature rollouts.
  • Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
  • Generated reports detailing progress against goals set by executive team members.
  • Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors related to product components or services.
  • Established relationships with third party developers who could extend the reach of our products.
  • Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
  • Defined and analyzed product metrics to facilitate growth of product.
  • Worked with engineers to improve user experience and confirm builds meet user specifications.
  • Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.
  • Engaged customers through interviews to define product vision, features and releases.
  • Created prototypes and visual mockups by liaising and collaborating with designers.
  • Helped coordinate testing to verify quality and usability of new product features.
  • Leveraged technical knowledge to navigate functional requirements.
  • Conducted ongoing market research and competitive analysis to possess in-depth knowledge of markets, procedures and customers.
  • Developed business plans to evaluate market opportunity and strategic fit for new product concepts.
  • Developed marketing programs for several new product offerings to bring in additional revenue.
  • Boosted customer base penetration with creative promotional approaches.
  • Collaborated with marketing team and functional management to achieve business and marketing strategy objectives.
  • Supported new business development by designing appealing product sales promotions.
  • Defined and implemented cost reduction strategies throughout product development lifecycle to maximize profitability.
  • Managed product demonstrations, testimonials and benchmarks for performance evaluation.
  • Formalized policies and set goals to keep projects on-task and maximize team performance.
  • Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
  • Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.
  • Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.
  • Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products and services.
  • Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.
  • Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
  • Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to marketing team.
  • Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.
  • Coordinated marketing events for showcasing product and service offerings.
  • Marketed products and services at tradeshows and promotional events.
  • Prepared marketing campaign budgets with finance personnel.
  • Supervised creation of marketing materials and collateral.
  • Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
  • Expanded personnel skill sets by mentoring marketing team both individually and in groups.
  • Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
  • Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
  • Evaluated marketing personnel and offered constructive feedback on ways to improve.

Development Team Leader

Indra
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2008 - 08.2009
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback to Development Team members.
  • Developed and implemented team strategies, policies, and procedures in line with organizational objectives.
  • Provided mentorship to junior developers on technical skills and career development.
  • Managed workloads of the Development Team by assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Evaluated individual developer's performance and provided constructive feedback to improve productivity.
  • Trained new team members on coding standards, processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Collaborated with other teams such as QA and DevOps for successful delivery of projects.
  • Held daily stand-up meetings to discuss project updates, blockers, and any issues that needed resolution.
  • Monitored code quality using static analysis tools like SonarQube or Code Climate.
  • Led sprint planning sessions with stakeholders to define project scope and timeline estimates.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex technical issues reported by end users or customers.
  • Suggested improvements to existing software architectures based on industry trends or customer feedback.
  • Created detailed documentation for all new features developed by the team including user stories, design documents.
  • Encouraged knowledge sharing between developers through pair programming or tech talks.
  • Organized hackathons within the organization to promote innovation among developers.
  • Maintained a high level of communication with team members about their progress on tasks or changes in requirements and scope of projects.
  • Coordinated with product owners regarding feature specifications and implementation timelines.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the development process and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with security protocols while developing applications and maintained secure coding standards.
  • Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing potential candidates and making hiring decisions.
  • Negotiated and developed contract terms and conditions and handled service level agreements.
  • Coordinated research and development plan to generate creative food products for various markets.
  • Created and distributed progress report to executives to keep necessary personnel informed of project milestones on weekly basis.
  • Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
  • Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
  • Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
  • Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
  • Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
  • Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
  • Collaborated with support team to assist client stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
  • Coordinated system installations, testing and code corrections.
  • Integrated object-oriented design and development techniques into projects to support usability goals.
  • Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
  • Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features.
  • Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
  • Designed, developed and implemented firmware to support embedded system product concepts.
  • Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
  • Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
  • Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
  • Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
  • Performed troubleshooting of post-release software faults to support live service and installed software patch design.
  • Employed integrated development environments (IDEs).
  • Devised automation, backup and recovery protocols to preserve and safeguard data.
  • Updated software upon release of vendor patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
  • Applied security measures into systems development, supporting final products' resistance to intrusion and exploitation.
  • Monitored equipment function to verify conformance with specifications.
  • Developed software for embedded systems, coding solutions for both new installations and in-situ hardware.
  • Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.
  • Combined root-level authentication and authorization technologies with ongoing system design to harden finished solutions.
  • Recommended strategies to maximize performance and lifespan of equipment involved in software installations.
  • Applied prescribed policies to programming syntax in compliance with internal language policies.
  • Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
  • Designed software for real-time operating systems QNX, ThreadX and others.

Technical Project Manager

Strathmore Research and Consultancy Center
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2005 - 10.2008
  • Developed project plans, identified resources and established timelines for completion.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address issues.
  • Monitored budgeting and tracked project costs to ensure financial success of projects.
  • Reviewed deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Created detailed reports outlining progress and performance metrics of each project.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services needed on projects.
  • Coordinated communication between internal teams, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members when needed to meet project objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry standards throughout all stages of the project.
  • Advised senior management on decisions related to technical aspects of projects.
  • Maintained detailed documentation regarding each stage of the project.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts among team members or stakeholders.
  • Evaluated new technologies that could be used within projects.
  • Identified areas where processes or procedures could be improved upon.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to determine how it can be applied towards future projects.
  • Implemented process improvements which resulted in increased efficiency across various departments.
  • Established relationships with external partners, clients who may provide services, products needed for successful completion of a project.
  • Managed multiple project teams engaged in [Type] development in cross-functional environment to reach project success.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Collected and reviewed project stakeholder requirements with help of meetings, walkthroughs and interviews, produced business requirements documentation and created mock-ups.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
  • Conveyed project objectives to internal and external stakeholders and maintained open communication to keep close eye on progress against targets.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
  • Conveyed project objectives to internal and external stakeholders and maintained open communication to assess progress against targets.
  • Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple project teams.
  • Delivered technical projects to achieve client business requirements.
  • Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
  • Devised project strategies and scopes in accordance with established methodologies from conceptualizing ideas to implementing plans and optimizing operations.
  • Streamlined and improved system and resource allocation.
  • Devised implementation plans and performed cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
  • Devised project strategies and scopes in accordance with established methodologies to handle every aspect, from conceptualizing ideas to implementing plans and optimizing operations.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
  • Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner's consultants.
  • Led entire IT program, project and portfolio endeavors involving [Number] project teams and [Type] development products.
  • Worked with end users, technical professionals, administrators and testers to review requirements, conduct tests and implement solutions.
  • Prepared and integrated systems processes, plans and processes in alignment with established specifications and feedback gained from technological surveys and personal interviews.
  • Orchestrated delivery of simultaneous [Type] and [Type] projects by implementing [Type] process.
  • Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.
  • Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw schedules in line with stakeholder and project owner specifications.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Assigned specific tasks to personnel, balancing scheduling demands, available resources and personal skill sets to achieve best possible project outcomes.
  • Oversaw [Number] team, project milestone completion and quality of work performed.
  • Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against original project budget.
  • Secured continuous project scope alignment with business objectives and made modifications to enhance effectiveness toward intended result.
  • Evaluated, monitored and reported on work progression, while verifying compliance with man-hour budget.
  • Negotiated to secure favorable quotes and contracts for supplies.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for design and construction management.
  • Procured software, hardware and infrastructure required to meet program demands.
  • Worked closely with sales teams to ensure client satisfaction from acquisition to proposal phases.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, managing payroll, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing project compliance procedures.
  • Protected project budget by tracking expenses and intervening to prevent overpayments or misuse.

Lecturer, Computer Science

Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2002 - 04.2005
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students in Computer Science topics.
  • Developed course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, exams, and learning activities.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students as needed.
  • Mentored student research projects related to Computer Science.
  • Assessed student performance through examinations, papers, presentations, and other forms of evaluation.
  • Conducted research in the field of Computer Science and published results in scholarly publications.
  • Attended relevant conferences and workshops to stay abreast of current trends in the field.
  • Collaborated with faculty colleagues on curriculum development for new courses in Computer Science.
  • Advised students on academic matters such as study skills, career paths, and degree requirements.
  • Participated in departmental committees related to curriculum planning, assessment initiatives, program review processes.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that integrate technology into the classroom environment.
  • Served as a mentor to new faculty members within the department.
  • Organized seminars or guest lectures featuring prominent researchers from industry or academia.
  • Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication in journals or books related to Computer Science.
  • Coordinated internships with local companies for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science.
  • Supervised teaching assistants who provided assistance during lectures and lab sessions.
  • Created online resources such as web pages or discussion boards to support student learning.
  • Provided technical support for software applications used by students for their coursework.
  • Facilitated collaborative projects between different departments across campus.
  • Actively sought out external funding opportunities for research projects within the department.
  • Engaged with alumni networks to promote ongoing relationships between former students and the university community.
  • Set up and maintained classroom computers and equipment.
  • Attended seminars and workshops to discover latest advances in computer education.
  • Devised project-based assignments to create opportunity for hands-on practice and skill building.
  • Supported teachers specializing in other subjects with technology integration in classroom by [Action].
  • Recommended classroom teaching using online resources, electronic books and [Type].
  • Evaluated and adjusted course curriculum based on student overall performance and assessments.
  • Instructed students on use of technology tools and equipment as well as methods for accessing information.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to continually improve and refine program curriculum.
  • Researched new industry workplace needs to tailor coursework for students' future success.
  • Taught online courses such as [Type] by holding virtual lectures and communicating with students via [Software].
  • Developed written instructions and handouts to supplement course lectures.
  • Created and distributed course syllabus to share course outline with students.
  • Crafted educational, straightforward and visually appealing slideshow presentations to guide lectures.
  • Cataloged and circulated materials and resources.
  • Oversaw technology budget by managing resources and suggesting purchases for updated and competitive educational experiences.
  • Scored student assignments to measure comprehension.
  • Planned and prepared lectures and lessons covering areas of information technology such as [Area of study] and [Area of study].
  • Led hardware development and software programming courses, using case studies to give students real-world scenario experience.
  • Facilitated computer lab sessions, supervising such tasks as penetration testing, coding and script creation.
  • Participated in on-campus activities to support students outside of classroom.
  • Developed lectures addressing variety of computer science topics to engage and educate students.
  • Created tests and assignments to assess student knowledge of presented coursework and lecture materials.
  • Assisted students with developing thesis topics by offering suggestions and contacting appropriate research sources.
  • Planned and led lessons on basic computer skills, keyboard techniques and internet use.
  • Conducted student assessments to measure progress and growth.
  • Collaborated with staff members on curriculum planning and incorporation of computers into different class lesson plans.
  • Taught internet safety tips and online etiquette.
  • Expanded student learning by incorporating extra-curricular computer science activities.
  • Cultivated classroom environment centered on encouraging student engagement and performance with computer science work.
  • Instructed students on methods for streamlining work using available tips and tricks.
  • Built and expanded knowledge of IT trends by attending professional workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Followed state and district requirements to prepare students for standardized testing.
  • Provided instruction on professional technology use and web etiquette.
  • Monitored student progress through frequent assessments of various computer tasks.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Developed new technology competencies by attending continuing education courses.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.

Management Consultant

Indra
Nairobi, Kenya
05.1998 - 04.2002
  • Gathered and analyzed data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential solutions.
  • Developed financial models to assess the cost-benefit of proposed strategies.
  • Conducted interviews with key stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.
  • Created detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for senior management review.
  • Presented project results to internal teams and external clients in a clear, concise manner.
  • Provided strategic guidance on organizational design, process improvement, and change management initiatives.
  • Assisted in the development of performance metrics that measure progress against goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive action plans for implementation of new processes or systems.
  • Researched industry best practices to inform decision making around proposed solutions.
  • Trained personnel on new procedures related to projects undertaken.
  • Facilitated workshops with stakeholders from various departments or divisions.
  • Monitored project progress against timelines, budgets, and objectives.
  • Identified areas of risk within existing operations and devised mitigation strategies.
  • Developed presentations for executive level audiences that effectively communicate complex concepts.
  • Analyzed customer feedback surveys to uncover areas for improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Drafted policies and procedures that promote adherence to standards across all departments.
  • Optimized resources allocation by assessing current utilization levels versus projected demand.
  • Coordinated activities between multiple vendors and suppliers while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Advised executives on strategic decisions related to mergers and acquisitions or market expansion efforts.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers while protecting the interests of the organization.
  • Reviewed diverse organizational problems to assess concerns with workflows, communication and cost controls.
  • Met with clients to discuss expectations to ascertain best ways to meet projected goals.
  • Generated thorough and useful reports for use in business decision making.
  • Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Documented research findings and prepared polished reports highlighting results and potential improvement strategies.
  • Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce and resolve issues.
  • Assisted with the development of forward-thinking and effective operational policies to address changing needs.
  • Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.
  • Generated thorough and useful reports for use in business decision-making.
  • Involved in recruiting and hiring processes to bring on board team members with exceptional aptitude, skill levels and expertise.
  • Optimized management roles, facilitated communication and adjusted culture to be more open and productive.
  • Researched and led investigations into various areas to drive improvements and devise new processes.
  • Assessed employees through on-site observation and interviews to determine strengths and weaknesses in work performance, methods and team functions.
  • Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
  • Assisted leaders in understanding how to successfully oversee and improve [Process], [Process] and [Process].
  • Taught business managers how to effectively oversee areas such as [Name], [Name] and [Name].
  • Devised new and improved records management programs to organize and protect data.
  • Gathered, organized and input data into [Program] for use in tracking and analyzing trends.
  • Performed research and analyzed content of records to make disclosure determinations.
  • Led valuation, due diligence and contracting as part of acquisition process.
  • Mitigated risks by leading and auditing international subsidiaries and operational processes.
  • Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.

Development Team Leader

Indra
Nairobi, Kenya
05.1998 - 03.2002
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback to Development Team members.
  • Developed and implemented team strategies, policies, and procedures in line with organizational objectives.
  • Provided mentorship to junior developers on technical skills and career development.
  • Managed workloads of the Development Team by assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Evaluated individual developer's performance and provided constructive feedback to improve productivity.
  • Trained new team members on coding standards, processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Collaborated with other teams such as QA and DevOps for successful delivery of projects.
  • Held daily stand-up meetings to discuss project updates, blockers, and any issues that needed resolution.
  • Monitored code quality using static analysis tools like SonarQube or Code Climate.
  • Led sprint planning sessions with stakeholders to define project scope and timeline estimates.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex technical issues reported by end users or customers.
  • Suggested improvements to existing software architectures based on industry trends or customer feedback.
  • Created detailed documentation for all new features developed by the team including user stories, design documents.
  • Encouraged knowledge sharing between developers through pair programming or tech talks.
  • Organized hackathons within the organization to promote innovation among developers.
  • Maintained a high level of communication with team members about their progress on tasks or changes in requirements and scope of projects.
  • Coordinated with product owners regarding feature specifications and implementation timelines.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the development process and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with security protocols while developing applications and maintained secure coding standards.
  • Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing potential candidates and making hiring decisions.
  • Negotiated and developed contract terms and conditions and handled service level agreements.
  • Coordinated research and development plan to generate creative food products for various markets.
  • Created and distributed progress report to executives to keep necessary personnel informed of project milestones on weekly basis.
  • Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
  • Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
  • Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
  • Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
  • Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
  • Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
  • Collaborated with support team to assist client stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
  • Coordinated system installations, testing and code corrections.
  • Integrated object-oriented design and development techniques into projects to support usability goals.
  • Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
  • Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features.
  • Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
  • Designed, developed and implemented firmware to support embedded system product concepts.
  • Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
  • Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
  • Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
  • Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
  • Performed troubleshooting of post-release software faults to support live service and installed software patch design.
  • Employed integrated development environments (IDEs).
  • Devised automation, backup and recovery protocols to preserve and safeguard data.
  • Updated software upon release of vendor patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
  • Applied security measures into systems development, supporting final products' resistance to intrusion and exploitation.
  • Monitored equipment function to verify conformance with specifications.
  • Developed software for embedded systems, coding solutions for both new installations and in-situ hardware.
  • Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.
  • Combined root-level authentication and authorization technologies with ongoing system design to harden finished solutions.
  • Recommended strategies to maximize performance and lifespan of equipment involved in software installations.
  • Applied prescribed policies to programming syntax in compliance with internal language policies.
  • Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
  • Designed software for real-time operating systems QNX, ThreadX and others.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Salford
Salford
06-1998

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics And Physicis

JKUAT
Nairobi
06-1994

Skills

  • Business Intelligence
  • Python Programming
  • Data Warehousing
  • Relational databases
  • Data Modeling
  • Performance Tuning
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Database structures
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Analytical Skills
  • Data Aggregation Processes
  • Data Visualization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time-series analysis
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep learning
  • Business Forecasting
  • Data Mining
  • Data Exports
  • BI tools expertise
  • Database Management
  • [Software] expertise
  • Linear algebra
  • Agile Methodology
  • Data Quality Management
  • Dashboard creation
  • Data Security
  • Algorithm development
  • Advanced Excel
  • Big data technologies
  • Normalization techniques
  • Quantitative analysis expertise
  • Business Analysis
  • Continuous integration
  • Software Architecture
  • Version control
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Database Management Software
  • Software Design
  • Microsoft ASPNET
  • UX Design Principles
  • Code Development
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Design and development
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Fluent in C, C, C#
  • Advanced computer programming
  • Project Documentation
  • UI/UX
  • Scrum
  • Code reviews
  • JIRA
  • Front-End Development
  • Software testing
  • Data Analysis
  • System Design
  • PHP expert
  • Scripting Languages: PHP, Python, Javascript
  • Scrum Methodology
  • MySQL
  • SharePoint
  • Oracle
  • Linux
  • API design
  • Virtualization
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Project Scoping
  • Web Components Development
  • UI updates
  • CSS
  • User Testing
  • System Documentation
  • HTML
  • RESTful APIs
  • System Maintenance
  • UX Design
  • jQuery understanding
  • Java
  • Javascript
  • Web Technologies: AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap
  • Angular JS
  • JavaScript proficiency
  • Wordpress

Languages

Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

Analytics Consultant

Wells Fargo Advisors
05.2021 - Current

Technical Sales Engineer

DataposIT Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2020

Regional Services Product Manager

Nokia
09.2009 - 04.2019

Development Team Leader

Indra
10.2008 - 08.2009

Technical Project Manager

Strathmore Research and Consultancy Center
05.2005 - 10.2008

Lecturer, Computer Science

Strathmore University
05.2002 - 04.2005

Management Consultant

Indra
05.1998 - 04.2002

Development Team Leader

Indra
05.1998 - 03.2002

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Salford

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics And Physicis

JKUAT
Bradley Kisia