Elvis Otwoma

Data Analyst/Data Engineer/Analytics Engineer

About

Data Analyst with over 4 years of experience applying data science, research, and business
intelligence to improve decision-making across social enterprises, government programs, and private sector organizations.

Proven ability to design scalable data systems, manage end-to-end data collection, and translate insights into actionable strategies.

Experienced with SQL, Python, R,
Power BI, dbt, and more.

Passionate about using evidence and technology to drive social impact,with a track record of supporting agriculture, health, and governance initiatives through high-
quality analytics.

Notes & Reflections

Work Experience

2025 — Present

I design and maintain scalable data models that support decision-making across departments
using Fivetran, Airbyte, Snowflake and dbt;

Build and automate BI dashboards on PowerBI and Sigma to visualize SaaS performance
metrics and uncover actionable insights across sales, marketing, and customer success;
Work closely with engineering and business teams to improve data structure, ensure data quality,
and implement governance standards for analytics and reporting, and;
Bridge technical data work and strategic business needs, providing insights that guide company
growth and operational efficiency.

Remote, USA

Jun 2023 — Jun 2025

Designed interfaces for AR applications and prototyped VR experiences.

Managed large-scale survey design and implementation using tools like SurveyCTO and ODK
Collect, including developing data collection protocols for over 2,000 households across eight
counties in Kenya, and;
Translated research and evaluation findings using R, Superset, and STATA into actionable
insights for ministries and international funders, contributing to program design and funding
strategies.
Beyond project delivery, I helped strengthen internal systems for data quality, workflow
management, and knowledge sharing to maximize social impact.

Nairobi,KE

June 2023— Jan 2024

I contributed to the redesign of the company’s data architecture to enhance accessibility,
accuracy, and scalability across departments;
Migrated the business intelligence infrastructure from Power BI, SSMS, and SSIS to dbt,
Apache Doris, and Superset, streamlining reporting and analytics workflows;
Collaborating across engineering, product, and business units, I developed processes to assess
system performance and product adoption, and;
My work improved data reliability, reduced discrepancies, and enabled more strategic, data-
informed decision-making throughout the organization.

Kigali, RW

Jun 2022 — Jun 2023

I developed and managed analytical systems to optimize data visibility and support commercial
growth;
Automated data pipelines and built data marts that reduced experiment monitoring time from
seven to three days, accelerating marketing iteration;
Created dashboards and tools to share actionable insights with county governments and
commercial teams, fostering partnerships and transparency, and;
By aligning data systems with operational goals, I enhanced the efficiency of Apollo’s credit
scoring and sales monitoring processes.

Nairobi,KE

Jun 2021 — Jun 2022

I supported financial due diligence and valuation analysis for mergers and acquisitions across
multiple industries;
Analyzed large, complex datasets to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational
inefficiencies, including uncovering 10% savings for a major telecommunications client;
Collaborated with senior consultants and client executives to translate analytical findings into
strategic business recommendations, and;
This role built my foundation in financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and structured
analysis under tight deadlines.

Nairobi,KE

Education

2015 — 2021

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Electrical and Telecommunications
Engineering

Moi University, Eldoret, KE