Lynne Michuki
Researcher
Phone: +254
- Location:
- Nairobi Area, Kenya
- Sector:
- Global Health
- Profile Created:
- 2 months ago
About me
Master’s degree holder in Applied Human Nutrition with 2+ years of hands-on experience in data collection and research management. Currently enhancing technical skills through mentorship with software engineers in the Natujenge community, I have a proven track record in overseeing data collection projects, managing large datasets, and ensuring research integrity. My background includes significant roles at Meliora Technologies and at the University of Nairobi, where I contributed to high-impact research involving diverse stakeholders and complex data analysis. I am seeking to leverage my skills in data management, team coordination, and mobile data collection tools (such as ODK) to contribute effectively by supporting evaluation projects and driving impactful outcomes.
Education
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University of Nairobi 2018 - 2021
Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Graduated with a Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Nairobi, a program designed to cultivate advanced competencies in community nutrition, public health, and nutrition policy development. The curriculum emphasized the integration of theoretical and practical aspects of nutrition science, focusing on both preventive and intervention measures to address community nutritional issues. Key Competencies Developed: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills: Trained to lead and innovate in the field of human nutrition, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial approaches to developing and implementing effective nutrition interventions. Comprehensive Assessment: Gained expertise in assessing community nutritional problems through a multi-disciplinary perspective, integrating insights from various fields to formulate practical solutions. Technology Application: Proficient in utilizing information technology to design and implement realistic and feasible nutrition interventions. Research and Dissemination: Skilled in conducting field investigations and disseminating research findings to stakeholders, contributing to evidence-based policy development and practice. Policy Development: Equipped to develop nutrition policy documents that positively impact public health and nutrition systems.
Experience
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Meliora Technologies 2023 - 2024
Intern
Collaborate with senior developers to assist in coding, testing and debugging. Holding virtual demonstrations to up to 70 users on how the various features on the app work. Conduct personalized Bake Connect demonstrations for virtual and in-person audiences. Build and maintain relationships with potential customers ensuring that their needs are met. Prepare and deliver monthly experience reports. Gather feedback from customers regarding their experiences with the app and report customer feedback to relevant teams for product improvement. Work closely with cross-functional teams, attend meetings, and contribute to team projects and goals
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Qatar Airways 2022 - 2022
Hostess, Al Maha Services
Provided seamless hospitality to customers at Hamad International Airport through Al Maha Services' Meet and Assist packages. Guided customers through check-in procedures, ensuring a smooth process, including porter assistance for luggage. Reduced check-in processing times by 30% through the implementation of optimized procedures. Streamlined immigration formalities, offering expedited services to minimize waiting times while safeguarding customs clearance processes Provided priority boarding assistance and accompanied customers to their receiving parties. Upheld the airline's brand image through a professional appearance and friendly attitude.
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University of Nairobi 2019 - 2020
Graduate Student Researcher
Conducting literature review to understand the existing knowledge in the field and identify gaps that the research project aims to address. Contribute to the development of the research design, including selecting appropriate methodologies, data collection techniques, and statistical analyses. Actively participate in data collection through experiments, surveys, interviews and observations. Analyze research data using statistical and qualitative methods using software tools and programming languages. Adhering to ethical standards in research by obtaining approvals from review boards, ensuring participant confidentiality, and maintaining research integrity. Engage in continuous learning and professional development by attending workshops, seminars to enhance research skills and knowledge. Contribute to the writing of research papers, including drafting sections of the manuscript, reviewing literature, and presenting findings.