Michael Nyawade

Professional Summary

I'm Michael Nyawade — a data analyst passionate about transforming data into meaningful insights that drive real-world understanding and decision-making. I’ve worked with both public and private institutions on roles involving financial analysis, credit risk evaluation, performance monitoring, strategic planning, and policy research. My technical toolkit includes Python, R, SQL, Power BI, and Excel — tools I use to analyze complex datasets, uncover trends, and communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences. Beyond technical skills, I value collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning. I’m always curious about new methods and open to exploring tools that enhance the way we work with data. Whether it's a research question, a policy challenge, or a business decision, I approach each problem with analytical rigor and a drive to deliver insights that matter.

Professional Experience

Research and Planning

Privatization Commission —
17^th March 2025 - Present

At the Privatization Commission, I support performance monitoring, research, strategic planning and policy development initiatives. My role involves identifying research gaps, coordinating stakeholder engagements, and tracking performance metrics that shape national-level policy decisions. I've contributed to the rollout of strategic plans and supported ISO 9001:2015 quality compliance processes—an experience that's deepened my understanding of public sector reforms and data-driven policy implementation.

Credit Analyst Intern

Metropol Corporation Ltd —
8^th January 2024 – 28^th February 2025

As a Credit Analyst Intern, I worked with financial data to assess credit risk for SMEs and corporate clients. I gained hands-on experience preparing credit reports and visual dashboards, using Metropol’s proprietary scoring tools and CRB systems. This experience sharpened my analytical thinking and introduced me to the practical challenges of financial inclusion and credit evaluation in emerging markets.

Fiscal Analyst Attachee

County Assembly of Siaya —
18^th October 2021 – 30^th December 2021

During my time at the County Assembly of Siaya, I worked alongside the budget and fiscal analysis team to support evidence-based decision-making in county governance. I analyzed budget implementation reports, flagged variances in expenditure, and contributed to performance reviews like the CBROP and BPA. This role gave me early exposure to public finance systems and deepened my interest in the intersection of data, policy, and transparency at the local government level.

Education

📘 Front-End Web Development

ALX | 16^th June 2025 – Present

HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Responsive Design & Layouts
Web Accessibility (WCAG)
DOM Manipulation
Git & GitHub Collaboration
UI/UX Principles
Developer Tools & Debugging

📊 Data Science

Explore AI Academy | 8^th May 2023 – 23^rd August 2024

Data Preparation and Wrangling
Exploratory Data Analysis
SQL and Relational Databases
Data Visualization & Storytelling
Machine Learning (Supervised & Unsupervised)
Cloud Computing with AWS

🎓 BSc in Statistics

JKUAT | 10^th Septmber 2018 – 2^ndDec 2022

Probability & Distributions
Statistical Inference
Linear and Multiple Regression
Experimental Design
Econometrics
Multivariate Analysis

What Colleagues Say

Endorsements from professionals I've collaborated with

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael, a highly analytical and dependable professional—an asset to any research and planning team, with strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and strategic support.”

— Jemimah Muraya,
Manager Research and Planning
Privatization Commission

"I’ve found Michael to be a proactive, analytical, and reliable team member—consistently delivering quality research, insightful analysis, and valuable support to strategic planning and performance reporting initiatives."

— Jairus Koech
Principal Research and Planning Officer,
Privatization Commission

"A detail-oriented and dependable analyst, Michael brought clarity to complex credit data, supported decision-making with accurate insights, and consistently demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and strong analytical skills throughout his tenure."

— Jerome Mbithi
Production Manager,
Metropol Corporation Limited

“I highly recommend Michael for his strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and insightful fiscal analysis that significantly supported our budgetary and strategic planning processes at the County Assembly of Siaya.”

— Muga Erick
Fiscal Analyst,
County Assembly of Siaya