Vincent Mokaya
Data analytics/Cybersecurity
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Degreed, Data Analyst with 2+ years of experience. Improved operational efficiency in a startup by 13%, cut costs by 8%. Consistently delivered insightful results leveraging BI tools like Power BI and Tableau, along with ETL tools including SQL and Excel to extract actionable insights from large datasets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
VinTech Start-up
06.2022 - Current
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Analyzed transactions to build logical business intelligence model for real-time reporting needs.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and encouraging feedback on data analysis methodologies.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency led to more 20% reduction in our operational costs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques this led 8% growth in our company in the first year.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in our datasets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in data analytics, enhancing adaptability of solutions provided.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format and understandable.
- Trained partners on best practices, improving overall team performance and productivity.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Participated in 2-3 requirements meetings to understand business needs.
Distribution Associate
Tech Data
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Ensured Quality Assurance-Meticulously inspected various computer components, switches, and rack parts, guaranteeing highest quality standards for products.
- Optimized System Efficiency-Streamlined preparation of parts, cables, and components for various systems with 100% accuracy, contributing to improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time
- Enhanced Inventory Management-Implemented effective inventory management using advanced warehouse inventory software, resulting in accurate tracking and timely procurement recommendations
- Exemplary Organization Skills-Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by sorting, inspecting, and organizing rack components, ensuring well-structured and efficient warehouse layout.
- Customer-Centric Communication-Managed inbound calls with focus on delivering outstanding customer service, addressing queries, and providing timely information by answering 100% in calls.
- Efficient Logistics Management-Spearheaded packaging, shipping, and coordination of racks, switches, and computer systems, ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
- Effective Returns Management-Successfully arranged returns for defective items, implementing efficient processes for returns management and minimizing disruptions in operations.
- Optimized Storage Systems-Organized storage systems for efficient accessibility, reducing retrieval time to under 1 minute and improving overall warehouse functionality.
- Strategic Shipping Coordination- Managed arrangements for shipments, optimizing logistics for both incoming and outgoing goods.
Sales Associate
Ross Dress For Less
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Efficient Merchandise Management- Spearheaded morning merchandise receiving process, ensuring 100% timely and organized handling of all incoming merchandize.
- Store Optimization for Customer Access- ensured 95% restocked merchandize to enhance customer accessibility, contributing to positive shopping experience
- Visual Merchandising Excellence- Elevated customers' shopping experiences through strategic product displays, ensuring proper visibility and ease of access to merchandise.
- Customer-Centric Checkout Assistance- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting checkout customers, fostering positive and efficient checkout process with under 2 minute customer serving.
- Brand Ambassador for Customer Experience- Actively promoted positive customer experience, fostering friendly environment that encourages customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Attentive Customer Complaint Resolution- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by properly fielding and listening to customer complaints, addressing issues promptly and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Finance Analyst
Path-Care Kenya
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Timely Tax Payments- Processed tax payments promptly, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and avoiding penalties
- Accounts Management Proficiency- Recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately, maintaining clear and organized financial picture
- Effective Bank Statement Reconciliation- Tracked and reconciled bank statements, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy
- Internal Audit Oversight- Conducted periodic internal audits, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures
- Collaboration with External Auditors- Facilitated and cooperated with external auditors during audits, contributing to smooth and transparent audit process
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Compiled and coordinated financial data for analysis and reconciliation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, resulting in significant expense reduction, helped with adoption of automation and utilization of systems.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts this increased efficiency in our reporting by 8% in the first quarter.
- Improved cash flow management with meticulous tracking of accounts receivable and payable sealed loopholes and improved accuracy by more than 30%.
- Collected data from other divisions such as our service providers, procurement and clients to support quarterly forecasts which drastically improved our early reporting with increased accuracy by 5%.
- Researched and analyzed revenue and expenditure trend for accuracy and integrity.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis, challenges with debt collections, continued collaboration and investment strategies.
- Conducted regular reviews of operating expenses to identify areas for cost optimization without compromising quality or service levels this often led to 2-5% in cost savings.
Internship-Advisory
Ernst & Young
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Precise Data Collection Leadership-Collaborated with team members to streamline data collection processes for various projects, resulting in increased efficiency and improved data quality
- Data Analysis-Collected and cleaned data with 10s of other colleagues, providing valuable insights to support report writing and decision-making
- Efficient Audit Preparation Support-Played crucial role in audit preparation and review processes by attending 2 to 3 review meetings daily, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and facilitating smooth audit procedures.
- Records Management Excellence-Maintained 1000s of physical records at various stages of data collection, cleaning, audit and financial analysis processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaboration with internal Auditors-Collaborated effectively with internal auditors from various companies during audit process, providing necessary documentation and insights to facilitate comprehensive audit review.
- Team Support and Collaboration-Collaborated with team members to enhance overall team productivity, actively participating in team meetings and contributing innovative ideas.
- Participated in training 10s of new interns on data collection and cleaning and records management.
- Trained 10s of new interns in using different technologies that was widely used by the company in data collection and cleaning using excel and other software.
Education
Boot Camp in Data Analytics -
Sevenett Data Analytics
Seattle, WA12.2023
Associate degree in Cybersecurity -Information Technology -
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ11.2023
Degree in Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi,Kenya.11.2014
Skills
- Network Security- AAA, Access Control Lists, ASA, Authentication, Confidentiality, Cryptography, Data Confidentiality, Integrity, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Layer 2 Attacks, Remote-access VPNs, Site-to-site, IPsec VPN, Stateful Firewall, Troubleshooting, and Zone-Based Policy Firewall
- Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation-Dynamic Routing, Network Address Translation (NAT), Network Automation Basics, Quality Of Service (QoS), Security Threat Mitigation, Software Driven Networks, Virtualization and Wide Area Networks
- Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials-Access Connectivity, Access Security, First-hop Redundancy, High Availability, IP services, Routing, Switching Protocols and Wireless LAN Controllers
- Networking-Ethernet, IP connectivity, IP services, IP Subnetting, IPv4 And IPv6 Addressing, Network Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals and Switching
- Microsoft Office- Advanced Excel, Access
- Technical Support- Operating Systems such as MacOS, Microsoft windows, chrome OS and Ubuntu
- Red Hat System Administration
- Financial Analysis-(CPA)-Accounting, Auditing, costing, Business Analysis and Forecasting
- SQL- Querying Data with SQL, Aggregating Data with SQL, Advanced SQL Queries, Creating and Modifying Tables, Data Manipulation with SQL, Views and Stored Procedures and Working with Dates and Times
- Tableau-Data connection and preparation, Data Exploration and Analysis, Creating and formatting visualizations, Working with filters and groups, Calculations and parameters, Data Visualization, Dashboards and Reports and Data Storytelling and Collaboration and Sharing
- Power BI- Data Visualization, Data Exploration and Analysis, Data Modeling and Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboards and Reports
- Leadership, Organizational skills, Collaboration, Adaptability and Active listening, Time Management
Websites
Certification
- CPA- (Certified Public Accountant)
- Tableau for Data Analysis and Visualization | 08/2023 - 12/2023
- Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis and Visualization | 08/2023
- Microsoft-Power BI for Data Analysis and Visualization | 08/2023 - 12/2023
- SQL for Data Analysis | 08/2023 – Present
- CCNA-Cisco Network Associate-College Level. (https://www.credly.com/earner/earned)
Timeline
Data Analyst
VinTech Start-up
06.2022 - Current
Distribution Associate
Tech Data
05.2017 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Ross Dress For Less
11.2016 - 05.2019
Finance Analyst
Path-Care Kenya
07.2015 - 09.2016
Internship-Advisory
Ernst & Young
07.2014 - 06.2015
Boot Camp in Data Analytics -
Sevenett Data Analytics
Associate degree in Cybersecurity -Information Technology -
Phoenix College
Degree in Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University
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