Boaz Odawa

Data Analyst

I am a solution-minded, young and ambitious Kenyan who values education and operates with a high standard of integrity and honesty. My skills and expertise lie in the realm of data collection, cleaning, management, analysis, research methodologies and reporting. With seven years of industry experience as a skilled data analyst and statistician, I have a proven track record of delivering valuable outputs. Additionally, I possess five years of professional experience in the field of research, monitoring and evaluation.

One of my key strengths is my proficiency in the design, coding, training, and use of fourteen survey data collection tools, including Enketo smart paper for ONA, Survey CTO, Survey Monkey, Commcare, Open Data Kit (ODK), RedCarp, epicollect5, Teamscope, Magpi, Jotforms mobile, CSPro, Epi Info, Survey solutions, and kobo Toolbox for electronic and mobile data collection.

My analytical skills are strong, covering data collection, cleaning, management, statistical data analysis, visualization, and reporting. I have in-depth, comprehensive, and evolving knowledge of statistical and mathematical analysis techniques. I am proficient in Excel, R, SPSS, and STATA for quantitative analysis. Additionally, I am proficient in RQDA and NVIVO for qualitative analysis, and Excel, Tableau, and Power-Bi for data visualization and info-graphic presentation.

As a trainer in research data collection methodologies and techniques, I have expertise ranging from social and educational assessments to market research and political polls. My energetic presentation skills and confident communication style enable me to efficiently circulate information to end-users in a clear and beneficial manner.

When it comes to problem-solving, I am creative and effective. My organizational skills ensure timely provision of staff, departmental members, and executive management with reports on specific data findings and their impact on organizational growth and success. I am also an excellent writer and presenter, skilled in producing and delivering proposal/inception/report writing and presentations, including baseline, mid-term, end-term, academic, and assessment reports.

I am self-disciplined, confident in my abilities and passionate about knowledge translation, advisory, and valued implementations regarding data.

I believe that predictive analytics is the ultimate cure for the “fear of the unknown,” and with my skills, expertise, and passion, I am well equipped to inspire others to unlock their potential