Data Analyst · Nairobi, Kenya

Benard
Mwinzi

Turning raw data into real decisions

Python · SQL · Tableau · Excel, 4+ years delivering analytical insights for international clients across HR, finance, and operations. Currently seeking a full-time data analyst role.

Benard Mwinzi
4+Years freelancing
8Client projects
5Analysts mentored
4Portfolio projects
Work

Selected projects

Four end-to-end analyses spanning payments, hospitality, real estate, and sales, real data, real tools, real findings.

About me

Analyst.
Problem Solver.

Benard Mwinzi
Benard Mwinzi Data Analyst · Nairobi, Kenya

I am a data analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Machakos University and a Google Data Analytics Certificate. I specialise in transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights.

Over 4+ years of freelance work on Upwork, I have delivered dashboards, benchmarking reports, and data visualisations for international clients across HR, operations, and business analytics.

Beyond analysis, I served as a Data Analytics Mentor at Blossom Academy in Ghana, guiding five graduates into their first freelance data careers. I am currently seeking a full-time data analyst role where I can apply these skills to drive real business decisions.

PythonSQLTableau ExcelMySQLPower Pivot DAXEDAA/B Testing Data Storytelling
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Data-driven storytelling

Translating complex datasets into clear narratives that non-technical stakeholders can act on.

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Local domain expertise

Deep knowledge of African markets, from Kenya's digital payments ecosystem to regional economics.

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Teaching & mentorship

Guided 5 junior analysts into paid freelance careers through structured coaching and proposal writing.

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Client-focused delivery

8 completed Upwork projects for US and European clients with focus on clarity and timely communication.

Capabilities

Skills & tools

A full-stack analytical toolkit built across 4+ years of real client work.

Languages

Python
SQL
DAX

Visualisation

Tableau
Matplotlib
Seaborn

Tools

MS Excel
Power Pivot
MySQL

Analytical

EDA
A/B Testing
Storytelling
Background

Experience &
education

Work experience
Feb 2025 – Jun 2025
Data Analytics Mentor
Blossom Academy · Ghana
Mentored five analytics graduates into their first freelance careers. Guided profile building, proposal writing, and landing first gigs through a structured programme.
Oct 2023 – Jan 2024
Data Analyst
Knoetic, Inc. · United States
Analysed employee attrition data from 630 startup respondents across the US and Europe. Delivered a benchmarking report with 19 visualisations covering attrition by company size, remote status, and demographics.
Jan 2021 – Present
Data Analyst (Freelance)
8 diverse data analysis projects for international clients, dashboards, benchmarking reports, ER diagrams, and data visualisations across HR, operations, and business analytics.
Education
May 2022 – Jan 2023
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Google / Coursera
Professional certification covering spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and data storytelling. Completed all eight courses including the Cyclistic capstone project.
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Sep 2015 – Apr 2021
BA Economics and Mathematics
Machakos University · Kenya
Interdisciplinary degree combining economic theory with statistical and mathematical techniques. Minor in Statistics and Sociology.
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