Isaiah Omondi Okoth Walwanga
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Results-driven statistician with over 8 years of progressive experience in data analysis within research environments. Solid understanding of statistical concepts and proficiency in R, STATA, SAS, and SQL. Strong analytical and communication skills enhance collaboration within teams, while adaptability to new challenges ensures seamless integration into diverse work settings. Committed to contributing to team success and pursuing continuous professional development with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Manager/Statistician
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed and analyzed data for research project with over 30000 participants
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for data handling and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular audits of datasets to ensure accuracy and adherence to project requirements.
Data Manager/Analyst
KEMRI-CGHR Kisumu- Malaria Branch
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Oversaw development and maintenance of extensive data management systems, enhancing efficiency for a large-scale project with 3000+ participants.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions focused on best practices in data management and effective software usage for staff development.
- Formulated and enforced standard operating procedures for data entry and validation, resulting in increased efficiency and reliability in workflow processes.
Statistician/Data manager
KEMRI-CGHR Kisumu- NTD Branch
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Developed statistical models to analyze epidemiological data for disease prevalence and risk factors for projects with 300-1000 participants.
- Presented research findings at conferences, effectively communicating statistical results to diverse audiences for informed decision-making.
- Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables and charts.
Education
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Maseno University
Kisumu, Kenya12-2015
Skills
- Experimental Design Knowledge
- Database design and management
- Research data management
- Proficient in R, STATA, SPSS, SAS, SQL, Excel, N-Vivo
- Data quality assurance processes
- Advanced Statistical modeling
- Multivariate analysis expertise
- Regression analysis - logistic, poisson, linear, GEE
- Data interpretation
- Data visualization and presentations
- Writing technical reports
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Data Manager/Statistician
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program
09.2022 - 08.2024
Data Manager/Analyst
KEMRI-CGHR Kisumu- Malaria Branch
04.2019 - 08.2022
Statistician/Data manager
KEMRI-CGHR Kisumu- NTD Branch
09.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Maseno University