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RAPHAEL MUTHEMBA

Northampton

Summary

Highly analytical and results-driven professional with over 3 years of experience in data analysis, machine learning model development, and evaluation, seeking to leverage expertise as an AI Tutor in Coding at Mindrift. Passionate about ethically shaping the future of AI, with a proven ability to craft clear, accurate, and consistent technical content, rigorously evaluate complex data and code, and provide constructive feedback. Adept at working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, remote environments, with a strong commitment to enhancing AI model performance and adhering to project-specific guidelines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Software Quality Analyst

Tracom Services Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Served as a Software Quality Analyst, focusing on the integrity and performance of critical banking software.
  • Contributed to the development and testing of ananomaly detection engine for use in multiple banking institutions on KPI target achievement.
  • Gained valuable experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies, directly applicable to evaluating and ranking AI-generated code for clarity, consistency, and factual accuracy.

Marketing & Customer Engagement

Kenya Exports
Luton
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Managed digital campaigns and customer inquiries, maintaining positive engagement across diverse digital platforms.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to inform and support service improvement strategies, demonstrating an ability to process feedback and contribute to quality enhancement processes, relevant to providing feedback for AI model improvements.

Data Analyst

Freelance
02.2022 - 01.2023

Movie Recommendation System - MovieXplosion Platform

  • Designed and implemented a sophisticated movie recommendation engine using Python, applying collaborative, content-based, and hybrid filtering techniques.
  • Analyzed extensive user ratings and genre patterns to build robust predictive models, demonstrating a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Evaluated model performance rigorously using RMSE, ensuring superior accuracy and preparing models for deployment—experience directly transferable to evaluating AI-generated code for correctness and efficiency.

SyriaTel Customer Churn Prediction

  • Developed and deployed advanced classification models in Python (Random Forest, Decision Tree, and Ensemble methods) to predict customer churn, showcasing strong practical application of machine learning.
  • Conducted in-depth Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify key churn indicators, demonstrating meticulous attention to data integrity and pattern recognition.
  • Formulated and recommended data-driven retention strategies based on model insights, highlighting the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

King County Housing Price Prediction Project

  • Constructed and refined regression models in Python to accurately estimate property values for a real estate platform.
  • Performed comprehensive exploratory and correlation analysis to identify critical pricing factors, applying multiple linear regression to enhance prediction accuracy and support informed pricing decisions.

Education

MSc - Business Analytics

University Of Northampton
02.2025 - 01.2026

Data Science Bootcamp - Data Science

Moringa School
02.2022 - 10.2022

BSc - Business & Information Technology (BBIT)

Strathmore University
04.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

AI & Machine Learning:

  • Generative AI Principles (Conceptual understanding)
  • Model Design & Evaluation (Classification, Regression, Recommendation Systems)
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Data Storytelling & Interpretation

Programming Proficiency:

  • Python (3 years professional experience)
  • R
  • SQL
  • Code Review & Quality Assurance
  • Debugging & Optimization

Core Competencies:

  • Critical Thinking & Problem-solving
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Technical Communication & Feedback
  • Adaptability & Continuous Learning
  • Independence in Work & Collaboration

Language Proficiency

English
Proficient (C2)

References

Zipporah, Njuguna, Admin Manager, Kenya Exports

+44 7937 825698, 

info@kenyaexports.co.uk.

Timeline

MSc - Business Analytics

University Of Northampton
02.2025 - 01.2026

Marketing & Customer Engagement

Kenya Exports
06.2023 - 05.2025

Software Quality Analyst

Tracom Services Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2025

Data Analyst

Freelance
02.2022 - 01.2023

Data Science Bootcamp - Data Science

Moringa School
02.2022 - 10.2022

BSc - Business & Information Technology (BBIT)

Strathmore University
04.2017 - 05.2021
RAPHAEL MUTHEMBA