I am Samuel Mwenda Mbaya, a data and analytics leader with a track record of building high-value analytics programs aligned to emerging regulatory and technology trends, driving revenue growth and strengthening institutional capacity across finance, government, and the public sector. I thrive at turning complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and measurable outcomes.\n\nI combine hands-on analytics with governance, data engineering, and AI-enabled solutions to design scalable programs, lead cross-functional teams, and empower organizations to stay ahead of regulatory changes while delivering tangible business value.

Samuel Mwenda Mbaya

I am Samuel Mwenda Mbaya, a data and analytics leader with a track record of building high-value analytics programs aligned to emerging regulatory and technology trends, driving revenue growth and strengthening institutional capacity across finance, government, and the public sector. I thrive at turning complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and measurable outcomes.\n\nI combine hands-on analytics with governance, data engineering, and AI-enabled solutions to design scalable programs, lead cross-functional teams, and empower organizations to stay ahead of regulatory changes while delivering tangible business value.

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I am Samuel Mwenda Mbaya, a data and analytics leader with a track record of building high-value analytics programs aligned to emerging regulatory and technology trends, driving revenue growth and strengthening institutional capacity across finance, government, and the public sector. I thrive at turning complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and measurable outcomes.\n\nI combine hands-on analytics with governance, data engineering, and AI-enabled solutions to design scalable programs, lead cross-functional teams, and empower organizations to stay ahead of regulatory changes while delivering tangible business value.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Intelligence Competency Centre Leader at Capabil Group
April 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
Led the strategic development of Capabil’s Data Science & AI portfolio, expanding programs across BI, financial automation, IFRS/IPSA S, ESG, and public-sector transformation; established BI governance, built a data & analytics talent pipeline, and delivered 12+ high-impact proposals to drive revenue growth and market positioning. Architected AI-enabled audit and financial analytics solutions to support regulatory capacity and compliance; led enterprise BI integration and KPI-driven performance monitoring; launched a 15+ program portfolio spanning Data & AI, Financial Systems, IFRS/IPSAS, ESG & Governance, with a foundational-to-advanced learning pathway.
Data Scientist & AI Division Lead Assistant & Quality Assurance Lead at Capabil Limited
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Delivered structured Excel data modelling and financial analytics training; led weekly performance dashboards and KPI tracking; performed market intelligence and regulatory trend analysis to inform new program development. Led data validation, ETL processes, and dashboard deployment; drove QA for workshops and corporate programs; trained 200+ professionals including Parliament, Auditor-General, and KNH teams; established BI governance and data anonymization frameworks; built a data talent pipeline and coached teams toward data-driven decision making.
Data Analyst Attache at Infotrak Research & Consulting Limited
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported execution of 7 large-scale research projects, ensuring alignment with study objectives, timelines, and methodological standards. Supervised field data collection, maintained survey quality control, and performed data validation, cleaning, coding and transformation on large survey datasets. Developed tabulation plans and conducted statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel; generated analytical reports and dashboards; trained 30 field interviewers to improve data integrity across projects.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Applied Statistics at Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Certificate in Visual Basic at KCA University
June 5, 2017 - September 2, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Professional Services, Education