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Bernard Kilonzo

Bernard Kilonzo

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Lead Analytics Consultant

Join date: Dec 13, 2019

Bernard is a senior data analytics consultant based in Kenya with expertise in data analytics and visualization using Tableau, Power BI, and Shiny.

Bernard runs a remote-first data analytics and visualization consultancy firm Rigor Data Solutions. He spends much of his time helping clients design, develop, and deploy solutions that extract valuable insights. He has extensive experience in data analytics consulting, where he has successfully developed solutions for clients such as UNFPA, Social Impact, Day for Girls International, Evidence Action etc. Bernard is a 3X Tableau certified expert and has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Egerton University.

Outside work, Bernard loves watching medieval series, enjoys adventure travel, and orchard farming.

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