Samuel Mukau, MBA
About Samuel Mukau, MBA
Samuel Mukau is a Senior Pricing Analyst at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds an MBA and has extensive experience in project management, data analysis, and process improvement.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Samuel Mukau has been serving as a Senior Pricing Analyst at Advance Auto Parts since 2020. In this role, he focuses on pricing strategies and analysis to support the company's business objectives. His work is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he has contributed to the pricing department for four years. Mukau's responsibilities include assessing market trends and developing pricing models that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Mukau holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Business Analytics from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, which he completed between 2018 and 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating in 2016. Mukau possesses expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which he applies to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Background in Data Analysis
Prior to his current role, Samuel Mukau gained experience as a Data Analyst at Cisco for a brief period in 2020. He also worked at TEKsystems as a Data Analyst in 2016. His background includes a focus on reporting and analysis to meet business requirements. This experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to creatively solve complex problems in business and data analysis.
Previous Roles in Operations and Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Samuel Mukau worked as an Operations Analyst/Project Manager at AC Restaurants from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Lead of Training and Development at the UNC Charlotte Student Union from 2014 to 2016. In these roles, he developed and implemented business development plans aimed at enhancing internal workflow processes.
Internship Experience
Samuel Mukau completed a Safety Internship at Piedmont Natural Gas in 2015. This internship lasted for two months and provided him with practical experience in a corporate environment. His early exposure to the industry helped shape his understanding of safety protocols and operational standards.