Dan Mugisha
Kigali, Rwanda
Summary
Data Scientist with a strong foundation in data engineering and expertise in SQL, Python, and dbt. Proven experience in building data pipelines, conducting exploratory data analysis, and driving data-driven decision-making through robust data transformation and modeling. Skilled in creating scalable data architectures, developing advanced analytical solutions, and ensuring data quality and consistency across projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Engineer
Bbboxx Africa Management
Kigali
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and optimized ETL processes using Apache Airflow, ensuring the efficient integration and transformation of large data sets
- Built analytical models in dbt to support insights and reporting, improving data-driven decision-making across teams
- Adapted databases to incorporate new features in response to evolving business needs
- Conducted data quality assessments, identifying trends and anomalies to guide business strategies and improve data reliability
- Collaborated with data analysts and business units to define KPIs, create dashboards, and provide actionable insights based on analytics
Data Entry Specialist
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted staff in updating organization/business accounts
- Updated organization accounts' websites, physical addresses, and other necessary info in the CRM database
- Created comprehensive Excel spreadsheets to organize large datasets
- Operated statistical and database management software to facilitate data entry, cross-team collaboration and report compilation
Technical Support Technician
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Communicated clearly asking informed questions and listening actively to provide targeted support for technical issues
- Guided users through step-by-step solutions following pre-determined scripts and technical troubleshooting procedures
- Maintained about 100 to 300 detailed records of daily support activities and resolutions
Data Entry Specialist
College Of Doctoral Studies
Phoenix
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Helped the College of Doctoral studies execute administrative processes to support doctoral learners and faculty
- Improved data entry accuracy by 70% to 90% through quality control checks such as reviewing data and making the essential corrections
- Maintained database with current and accurate information by carefully reviewing and adjusting completed work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science with Emphasis in Big Data Analytics Data Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04.2021
Skills
- Microsoft SQL server
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- R
- MySQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Apache Airflow
- Data build tool(dbt)
Certification
- ICT training Bootcamp Certificate, Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
- Google Data Analytics Certificate, Google
Languages
- English, fluent
- French, fluent
Timeline
Data Engineer
Bbboxx Africa Management
04.2023 - Current
Data Entry Specialist
Grand Canyon University
11.2019 - 04.2021
Technical Support Technician
Grand Canyon University
11.2018 - 09.2019
Data Entry Specialist
College Of Doctoral Studies
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science with Emphasis in Big Data Analytics Data Science
Grand Canyon University
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