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Mark Gicharu-Associate Data Scientist

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Wiesbaden, Germany

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Nov 2025 - May 2026
Dortmund, Germany

Associate Data Scientist

Boehringer-Ingelheim microParts GmbH

Position Summary
Associate Data Scientist at Boehringer-Ingelheim microParts GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Enhanced the AI model monitoring solution to allow comparative analysis of model versions and full tracking of input variables with relative drift metrics for complete monitoring.
  • Developed a custom LLM solution to automate the certificate of incoming goods of supply and support downstream analysis.
  • Enhanced Digital Twin AI models to support model validation.

Skills: Python, Statistical Computation, Large Language Models (LLM), Machine Learning Engineering, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Statistical Evaluation.

Tools: Python programming, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Powerapps, Powerautomate, PowerBI, Scipy, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn.

Nov 2022 - Oct 2025
Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Associate Data Scientist

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG

Position Summary
Associate Data Scientist at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • Developed a digital twin AI model that predicts the quality of the Respimat device. This allows for savings of €350,000 per year by removing manual end testing and using the digital twin as a qualification release tool.
  • Developed an AI model monitoring solution that tracks the quality of the AI model in production, capturing its performance, deviations, and trends. This provides visibility into model performance and saves time from manual testing.
  • Eliminated a bottleneck and saved 30% of the time in supply chain decision-making through an automated logistics dashboard that calculates supply orders daily, removing the need for repeated daily data extraction and manual calculations.
  • Developed a harmonized dashboard tool that supports tracking global transfer and lifecycle projects in the BI ecosystem. It allows site analysis with KPIs and metrics to support management decision-making for performance reviews and annual dialogues.

Skills: Python, Statistical Computation, Large Language Models (LLM), Machine Learning Engineering, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Statistical Evaluation.

Tools: Python programming, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Powerapps, Powerautomate, PowerBI, Scipy, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn.

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Fellow - Data Scientist

Boehringer-Ingelheim GmbH

Position Summary
Fellow - Data Scientist at Boehringer-Ingelheim GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Operations
Research and Development
  • Developed a z365 solvent dashboard to visualize solvent demand in incoming goods for better planning and decision-making.
  • Developed a PowerApp to automate equipment demand requests in the SOL factory.
  • Developed and optimized 3D models for the Mixed Reality team for VR/MR applications using HoloLens.
  • Experimented with various statistical methods for influencing parameters that affect fluid bed granulation in manufacturing pipelines.

Skills: Python Programming, Machine Learning, Statistical Computation, Data Visualization, Problem-Solving

Tools: Python programming, Microsoft Powerapps, Powerautomate, PowerBI, Scipy, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn.

Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

Afrika Kommt Fellow

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Position Summary
Afrika Kommt Fellow at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Strategy
  • Selected among 50 out of 5,000 applicants for the German international exchange program, which brings together the top 1% of visionary young leaders from Africa into leading DAX-listed and family-owned German companies. The program concludes with a ceremony visit to the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
  • Successfully participated in an international management training program.

Skills: Management training, German Language, Sustainable economic cooperation,

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Nairobi, Kenya

Data Scientist Technical Mentor

Moringa School Ltd.

Position Summary
Data Scientist Technical Mentor at Moringa School Ltd.
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
  • Developed a real-time conversational chatbot that saves 60% of the time by answering human-level queries related to our products and services. This removes the bottleneck for the customer support team and saves 60% of the time to focus on complex human-level support queries.
  • Developed a sentiment analysis model that quantifies customer feedback and summarizes the results into evaluation topics for continuous product feedback.
  • Adapted the data science curriculum to include comprehensive data science projects.

Skills: Python, Machine Learning Engineering, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Statistical Evaluation.

Tools: Scikit-Learn, Tableau, PowerBI, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Heroku, spaCy, Gensim

Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

Data Scientist

Freelancer

Position Summary
Data Scientist at Freelancer
Industries
Agriculture
Transportation
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Research and Development
  • Developed a computer vision model for plant disease detection on edge devices.
  • Analysis of movement of persons/goods incoming and outgoing for management reporting on anomalies and compliance.

Skills: Python, Machine Learning Engineering, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Statistical Evaluation.

Tools: Scikit-Learn, Tableau, PowerBI, Tensorflow, Pytorch, spaCy, Gensim

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

ICT Tech Support and Analyst

National Housing Corporation

Position Summary
ICT Tech Support and Analyst at National Housing Corporation
Industries
Real Estate
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Data analysis of attendance and movement of persons.
  • Digitizing of files and scanning of documents.
  • Configuration of Network IP Protocols and network printer configuration.
  • Transfer and Installation of CPU and toner and troubleshooting software problems.
  • Preparations of official documents for typing and sorting out the registry files.
  • Reporting to respective supervisors on weekly progress of work.

Skills: Digitization, Computer Networks, Preventive Maintenance, Hardware Troubleshooting, Outlook Mail Server Configuration

May 2018 - Aug 2018

ICT intern

National Housing Corporation

Position Summary
ICT intern at National Housing Corporation
Industries
Real Estate
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Troubleshooting printers, computers and Network installation.
  • Configuration of Computers and printer networks.
  • Installation of Computer cables and printer toners.
  • Hardware maintenance and preventive maintenance.
  • Delivery of Computer peripherals.
  • Set outlook mail server.
  • Repair and maintenance of laptops.
  • Packaging computers for delivery.
  • Digitization of files.
  • Liaised with other staff in the section to meet client's needs from time to time.

Skills: Digitization, Computer Networks, Preventive Maintenance, Hardware Troubleshooting, Outlook Mail Server Configuration

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Government and Administration, Agriculture, Transportation, and Education.

Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Government and Administration
Agriculture
Transportation
Education
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management.

Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Operations
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Project Management
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Languages

English
Native
Swahili
Native
German
Advanced

Education

Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

Africa Nazarene University

Bachelor Business Information Technology · Business Information Technology · Nairobi, Kenya

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Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Manufacturing 4 y
Avg length 1 y 2 m
Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Kenya)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Associate Data Scientist, Fellow - Data Scientist, Afrika Kommt Fellow
Main industries Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Government and Administration
Main business areas Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Mark is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Mark speaks the following languages: English (Native), Swahili (Native), German (Advanced).

Mark has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Mark has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Mark may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Mark would be well-suited for roles such as: Associate Data Scientist, Fellow - Data Scientist, Afrika Kommt Fellow.

Mark's most recent position is Associate Data Scientist at Boehringer-Ingelheim microParts GmbH.

In recent years, Mark has worked for Boehringer-Ingelheim microParts GmbH, Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG, Boehringer-Ingelheim GmbH, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and Moringa School Ltd..

Mark is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Government and Administration. Mark also has some experience in Agriculture, Transportation, and Education.

Mark is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Operations. Mark also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Mark has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Government and Administration.

Mark has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence.

Mark holds a Bachelor in Business Information Technology from Africa Nazarene University.

Mark will be available from September 2026.

Mark's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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