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Faith Mwende
Looking for a jobData Science Intern
Data analyst in fintech who created payment anomaly detection scripts and enriched risk data with open banking APIs.
KenyaData Science Intern at Hurupay Inc.
About
At Hurupay Inc., I analyzed user and transaction data to surface mobile-first engagement patterns for product and risk discussions. I also created anomaly detection scripts for payment_processed events to flag fraudulent transactions and sharpen risk scoring models.
I managed MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases for fraud detection workflows and BI reporting, and used TypeScript to extract financial data from open banking APIs. Amplitude and Intercom helped me pair quantitative findings with behavioral context.
On my Credit Risk Classification project, I engineered loan-to-income and interest-burden features, then benchmarked Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost models using cross-validated F1 scores. I handled the project lifecycle from exploratory analysis through model interpretation for a non-technical audience.
As a Data Science Teaching Assistant at JKUAT, I supported students debugging Python and R code and explaining statistical concepts. I’m seeking Data Analyst, Fraud/Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, or Junior Data Scientist roles in fintech and financial services.
Experience
Data Science Intern
Analyzed user and transaction data to surface mobile-first engagement patterns, built anomaly detection scripts to flag fraudulent transactions, and managed MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases for fraud detection and BI reporting.
SQLMongoDBPostgreSQLPythonAnomaly DetectionRisk ScoringTransaction MonitoringAmplitudeIntercomTypeScriptBanking APIs
Data Science Teaching Assistant
Supported 50+ students in lab sessions, debugging Python and R code and explaining statistical concepts, contributing to a 15% average improvement in student performance on data analysis projects.
PythonR
Education
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Statistics with coursework in machine learning, probability, and statistical inference.
Strathmore University
Completed a Data Protection Course covering data protection principles, privacy law frameworks, and lawful data processing.
Google
Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate covering data cleaning, SQL, visualization, and R programming.
Kaggle
Completed a Machine Learning course on Kaggle.
ALX Africa
Completed a Software Engineering Certificate covering low-level programming, Python, data structures, and web development fundamentals.
Skillshare
Completed a Virtual Assistant Certification covering administrative coordination, communication, and productivity tools.