Stephen Okwaro
About Stephen Okwaro
Stephen Okwaro is a Solutions Developer specializing in Business Intelligence at Save the Children UK, with expertise in both on-premise and cloud data warehouse development. He has a strong background in data analytics and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations in Kenya and the UK.
Work at Save the Children
Stephen Okwaro currently serves as a Solutions Developer (Business Intelligence) at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely from London, England. In this role, he focuses on developing business intelligence solutions that support the organization's mission to improve the lives of children worldwide.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Okwaro has a solid educational background in technology and mathematics. He studied Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology at The Technical University of Kenya, where he achieved a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on Computer Systems Engineering from 2012 to 2014. He also studied Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration at Mount Kenya University from 2018 to 2020. His high school education was completed at The Salvation Army, Kolanya Boys High School, where he focused on Mathematics and Sciences from 2007 to 2010.
Professional Experience
Before joining Save the Children, Stephen Okwaro worked at Pathways Technologies Limited in various roles, including Senior Business Intelligence Developer and Head of Training. He also gained experience as a Data Integration Analyst and Data Source Developer at DataOrbis. His career spans several years in business intelligence, where he has developed expertise in data warehouse development, machine learning, and data quality management.
Technical Skills
Stephen Okwaro possesses extensive technical skills in business intelligence and data analytics. He is proficient in a variety of BI reporting tools, including SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, Pentaho, OBIEE, and Sisense. His experience includes developing cubes and data marts, as well as applying machine learning algorithms using Azure Machine Learning. He is also skilled in data quality management through Microsoft Data Quality Services and Master Data Management.
Geographical Impact
Stephen Okwaro has delivered business intelligence and data analytics solutions across multiple regions, including North America, East Africa, and South Africa. His work has involved utilizing the Azure platform for database management systems, business intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and IoT, contributing to various projects that address business challenges in these areas.