Rancy Chepchirchir, FMVA®

Data Scientist at ProfessorBob.ai

Rancy Chepchirchir, FMVA®, has a diverse work experience in data analysis, data science, and finance. Rancy currently serves as a Lead Data Analyst at Village Book Builders since 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Data Scientist at ProfessorBob.ai from 2022 to 2023. Rancy also gained experience as a Future Leaders Fellow - Data Science at Prospect 33 from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Research Analyst (Intern) at Maitri Capital from 2021 to 2022.

Before transitioning into the field of data analysis and science, Rancy worked as a Data Analyst at Trounceflow from 2020 to 2021 and as a Junior Data Scientist - Trainee at The AI Institute from 2020 to 2020. Rancy also served as a Management Trainee at Bank of India from 2018 to 2019, where they received training and worked in various departments such as Finance, Client Services, Sales, Operations, Data Solutions, and IT.

Earlier in their career, Rancy gained research experience as a Research Assistant at Strathmore Business School (SBS) from 2015 to 2016, where they collected and analyzed data from company annual reports. Rancy also worked as an Assistant Team Lead at Information Professionals Africa (IPA) Ltd in 2015, where they assisted in developing an ICT roadmap for Kenyan counties in alignment with the country's vision for 2030. Additionally, they served as a Finance Intern at the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), Kenya in 2014.

Overall, Rancy Chepchirchir's work experience demonstrates their expertise in data analysis, data science, and finance, with a focus on utilizing data to drive insights and inform decision-making.

Rancy Chepchirchir, FMVA®, has an extensive educational background in finance, mathematics, and artificial intelligence.

In 2011, Rancy Chepchirchir started their undergraduate studies at Strathmore University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Science with a focus on Financial Economics. They completed this degree in 2015.

In 2017, Rancy Chepchirchir began their Master of Science program at Strathmore University, specializing in Mathematical Finance. This program lasted until 2019, during which they gained advanced knowledge in quantitative finance.

Between 2018 and 2020, Rancy Chepchirchir attended WorldQuant University, where they pursued a Master of Science degree in Financial Engineering. This program equipped them with skills in applying mathematical modeling and quantitative techniques to financial markets.

In 2021, Rancy Chepchirchir enrolled in the IU International University of Applied Sciences to pursue a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence. They are expected to complete this program in 2023.

Besides their formal education, Rancy Chepchirchir has also obtained several certifications. In 2022, they completed the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) certification from Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI). They also obtained certifications in areas such as Enterprise Deployment & Governance: Power BI Edition, Modelling Risk with Monte Carlo Simulation, SQL Fundamentals, Statistics Fundamentals, and more, all from CFI.

Additionally, Rancy Chepchirchir completed the Learn Data Analysis with Pandas Course from Codecademy in 2022. They also pursued a Full Stack Development program at CodeOp, though specific details about the degree were not provided.

Overall, Rancy Chepchirchir has a diverse educational background with a focus on finance, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. They have acquired advanced knowledge and skills through their various degrees and certifications, positioning them for a career in financial analysis and modeling, data analysis, or AI-related roles.

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  • Data Scientist

    February, 2022 - present