Data Analyst | Turning Data into Insightful Business Decisions
I’m Kamau Gathua, a Nairobi-born data analyst and actuarial science graduate with a passion for transforming raw numbers into sharp business insights.
My journey into data started long before I knew what “data science” meant — growing up, I was the kid who loved patterns, puzzles, and making sense of chaos. That instinct turned into a purpose when I studied Actuarial Science at university, where I realized the power of data not just in theory, but in changing real-world decisions.
Professionally, I’ve worked with some of Kenya’s leading companies. I began as an intern at Safaricom, where I learned firsthand how structured data drives major operations in telecom and customer behavior. I later joined Quantic Analytics Kenya as a Data Analyst, working on data projects that supported strategic decisions across sectors.
Today, I’m the Chief Data Officer at MaveriQ Insurtech — a fast-growing tech company building innovative insurance solutions across Africa. Here, I lead data strategy, build dashboards, and design models that shape how insurance products are priced, distributed, and improved in real-time.
💡 My Core Values
I believe in precision, integrity, and momentum.
Whether I’m running regression models, analyzing churn rates, or automating reporting processes — I don’t just crunch numbers. I ask the deeper questions: Why is this happening? What does it mean? What should we do next?
🛠️ My Toolkit
I work with tools like Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, and I’m fluent in building models, cleaning data, forecasting outcomes, and telling compelling data stories that non-technical stakeholders can act on.
📈 Entrepreneur at Heart
Beyond employment, I’m deeply entrepreneurial. I’m building MaveriQ not just as a job but as a platform — a proof that African-born companies can lead in fintech, insurtech, and data science. I also trade forex, study markets, and build algorithmic strategies — because I enjoy the thrill of data-driven decision-making under pressure.
🎯 Why I Do This
For me, every dataset is an opportunity to solve a problem. Whether it's helping a company reduce customer churn, optimize pricing, or understand user behavior — I’m driven by impact. I want to build solutions that don’t just sit in reports, but change how companies operate.
⚽ Outside the Numbers
Outside of work, I love football, exploring tech startups, and occasionally going into hyper-focus mode building something no one asked for — just because I can.
Let’s work together. Whether you're a startup, business, or founder looking to unlock the power of data, I’ll help you turn noise into clarity — and clarity into results.
Work Terms
🔧 Work Terms & Engagement Policy
🕒 Hours of Operation
Availability: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: Anytime subject to reaching out. (EAT – East Africa Time)
Urgent Requests: Available for urgent turnaround with prior agreement (extra charges may apply)
💬 Preferred Communication Style
Primary Channels:
Zoom / Google Meet (for scheduled calls)
On this platformm
Response Time: I typically respond within 1–2 hours on working days.
Status Updates: For ongoing projects, I provide progress reports every 2–3 days (or as agreed).
💰 Payment Terms
Standard Rate: Project-based or hourly — depending on scope
Hourly Projects: Tracked via platforms timer (or by mutual agreement)
Fixed Projects: 50% upfront, 50% upon completion (milestone-based if large)
Revisions: Includes up to 2 rounds of revisions unless otherwise agreed
Late Payments: A 5% late fee applies for invoices unpaid after 10 business days (for direct clients)
📂 Deliverables & Formats
Clean, well-commented code or dashboards
Data files in Excel/CSV or any preferred format
Documentation (where required)
Walkthrough video or live demo session (optional)
🔒 Confidentiality & Data Privacy
All client data is handled with strict confidentiality. I am happy to sign NDAs when necessary.
🚫 What I Don’t Do
Academic assignments / exams
Plagiarized or unethical projects
Projects without clear goals or timelines