JOEL BARASA

JOEL BARASA

Fintech Enthusiast and Data Analyst

Nairobi, Kenya

#OpenToWork

About

I am an Economics and Finance student at Kenyatta University with experience as a Finance Attaché at Kenya Wildlife Service. I have been developing my skills in financial analysis and data-driven decision making since at least 2025, and I expect to graduate in 2027. My work involves applying Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and SQL to prepare financial statements and conduct data analysis. I have also engaged with cybersecurity concepts such as digital risk management, blockchain fundamentals, and cryptography, supporting investment and budgeting decisions with a focus on secure financial systems.

What I'm looking for

I am skilled in applying quantitative and research skills to solve economic and financial challenges. Passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and data security, with a goal to contribute to sustainable and secure digital financial systems.

Experience

Kenya Wildlife Service

Finance Attaché

Kenya Wildlife Service

May 2025 – Aug 2025

• Assisted in preparing financial statements and variance reports. • Conducted basic data analysis to support investment and budgeting decisions. • Participated in internal risk assessments and data protection awareness sessions.

Microsoft ExcelFinancial ModellingData Analysis

Education

Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Economics and Finance

2027

Certifications

IBM Skills Build: Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Capstone Project

IBM Skills Build

IBM Skills Build: AI Fundamentals

IBM Skills Build

IBM Skills Build: Data Analysis with Python

IBM Skills Build

Skills

CryptographyDigital Risk ManagementBlockchain FundamentalsFinTech ApplicationsCybersecurity AwarenessSQLFinancial ModellingMicrosoft Excel

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)Swahili (Full professional proficiency)