// Data Scientist · Analyst · Actuarial Scientist

Mercy
Cherono

I started in actuarial science, moved into data science, and have spent the last few years working with data in insurance and analytics roles. I like building things that make data easier to understand and act on.

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MSc
Mathematical Sciences — Distinction
BSc
Actuarial Science — 1st Class Honours
5+
Years Industry Experience
3
Languages — ENGLISH · KISWAHILI · KALENJIN
01 — About

Where Actuarial Rigour
Meets Data Science

My background is a bit unusual — I studied actuarial science for my undergrad, then went on to do an MSc in Data Science at AIMS Rwanda, which I completed with a Distinction. Along the way I also worked in insurance at Britam and Minet Kenya, so I understand how data actually gets used in business settings.

I work mainly in Python and R, and I enjoy the full process — cleaning messy data, building pipelines, running analysis, and presenting findings in a way that actually makes sense to people. I am also partially through my CIFA qualification, which has given me a solid grounding in finance and investment.

Right now I am doing a data science internship with Future Interns and working on a side project called Auto Analytics Studio — a tool that uses AI to automate the analysis and reporting process from any dataset. It is something I am building because I think it is genuinely useful.

I am looking for Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Data Scientist roles — remote or on-site. I am based in Kigali but open to opportunities anywhere.

02 — Experience

Where I've Applied My Work

2026 — Present
Future Interns · Remote
Data Science & Analytics Intern
  • Delivered end-to-end business sales performance analysis using the Superstore dataset — covering trends, regional performance, and customer segmentation.
  • Built automated analytics solutions using Python and Google Colab, reducing manual reporting effort.
  • Applied machine learning techniques to real-world business datasets to surface actionable insights.
Mar 2024 — Dec 2025
Britam Insurance · Nairobi
Business Processing & Compliance Assistant
  • Processed 100+ new and renewal policies monthly while maintaining 100% compliance with SLAs and regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepared and uploaded benefit setup files and member data for corporate schemes, reducing reconciliation errors.
  • Managed endorsements, scheme reconciliations, and client data maintenance supporting smooth renewals.
  • Coordinated medical card requests within tight turnaround times, maintaining high record accuracy.
Oct 2023 — Dec 2023
Mega Wholesalers · Nairobi
Data Analytics & Programming Intern
  • Developed Python scripts and SQL queries to automate data cleaning, transformation, and forecasting pipelines for last-mile delivery optimisation.
  • Analysed large operational datasets to identify inefficiencies, supporting more accurate projections.
Apr 2022 — Aug 2022
Minet Kenya · Nairobi
Medical Underwriter
  • Underwrote new business, renewals, endorsements, upgrades, and cancellations while adhering strictly to guidelines.
  • Prepared debit/credit notes within stipulated timelines and performed monthly reconciliations.
  • Cleaned and reconciled membership lists to ensure only eligible members received coverage, minimising overpayments.
Aug 2021 — Apr 2022
Minet Kenya · Nairobi
Medical Underwriting Intern
  • Supported the full underwriting cycle — new business, renewals, and cancellations.
  • Managed membership list clean-ups, debit/credit note preparation, and medical card updates for clients.
03 — Skills

Tools of the Trade

// Programming & Analysis

PythonpandasNumPyRJuliaSQLSPSS

// Visualisation & BI

Power BImatplotlibseabornggplot2ExcelGoogle Sheets

// Machine Learning & Stats

scikit-learnRegressionClassificationTime SeriesStatistical Modelling

// Automation & Engineering

openpyxlPython ScriptingBash / LinuxGoogle ColabPipeline Automation

// Domain Knowledge

Insurance AnalyticsRisk AnalysisActuarial ScienceUnderwritingFinancial Modelling

// Tools & Platforms

GitHubJupyterDBeaverAnacondaRStudioVS CodeLaTeX
04 — Projects

Selected Work

01
COVID-19 Dashboard Automation
I built a Python script that takes a raw COVID-19 dataset, cleans it up, adds some calculated fields, and spits out a formatted Excel dashboard automatically. It cut down what used to be a manual process by about 80%.
PythonpandasopenpyxlAutomationExcel Dashboard
GitHub ↗
02
Superstore Sales Performance Analytics
A full analysis of the Superstore sales dataset — looking at which regions, products, and customer segments were performing well and which were not. Includes charts and a written summary of findings.
PythonpandasmatplotlibBusiness AnalyticsGoogle Colab
GitHub ↗
03
MSc Dissertation — Non-Parametric Probability Modelling
My MSc dissertation at AIMS Rwanda. I built a non-parametric model to estimate the probability of a first success in sequential trials, with applications in risk analysis. Graduated with Distinction.
RPythonStatistical ModellingNon-Parametric MethodsAIMS Rwanda
GitHub ↗
04
Auto Analytics Studio In Progress
A tool I am currently building that lets you upload any CSV and automatically get back a clean analysis — charts, summary stats, and a written narrative generated by AI. Outputs to PDF, Excel, and HTML.
PythonAnthropic APIGoogle ColabAI-PoweredAutomation
Coming Soon
05 — Education

Academic Foundation

Aug 2022 — Jun 2023
MSc Mathematical Sciences — Data Science
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) · Kigali, Rwanda
Graduated with Distinction
Aug 2017 — Dec 2021
BSc Actuarial Science
Karatina University · Nyeri, Kenya
First Class Honours
In Progress
CIFA — Certified Investment & Financial Analyst
KASNEB · Kenya
Partially Completed
2022 — 2023
ALX Africa Software Engineering Programme
ALX Africa
Linux · Bash · Shell Scripting · C Programming
06 — Contact
Open to Work

Let's Work
Together

If you have a role that involves working with data and solving real problems, I would love to hear from you. Remote or on-site, I am open.

Email
[email protected]
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/mercy-cherono-82148916a
GitHub
github.com/Mcherono
Himalayas
himalayas.app/@mercycherono