KENNETH NYARKO OBENG
Accra
Summary
Proficient in Python, SQL, R Studio, and MATLAB, with expertise in statistical analysis tools such as SPSS and Bloomberg. Adept at leveraging Microsoft Suite for data management and reporting. Skilled in utilising advanced analytical techniques to drive insights and support decision-making processes. Committed to applying technical competencies to contribute effectively to organisational goals while pursuing opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teaching Experience
Enlighten Supply Pool
2025.10 - 2026.03
- Working as a Cover Supervisor/Teaching Assistant in multiple schools in London.
- Planning and delivering lessons according to curriculum standards, mostly in Mathematics.
- Developed interactive teaching materials for an enhanced learning experience.
- Tailored teaching style according to individual student needs, enhancing personalised learning experiences.
- Utilised innovative teaching methods for a dynamic learning environment.
Teaching Experience
GSL Education, London
2023.05 - 2024.04
- Working as a Cover Supervisor/Teaching Assistant in multiple schools in London.
- Planning and delivering lessons according to curriculum standards, mostly in Mathematics.
- Employed multimedia resources for enhanced teaching experience.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate various learning abilities amongst pupils.
Virtual Internship (Tax)
KPMG
2021.06 - 2021.06
- Solved real-life tax and commercial problems.
- Gained practical skills and experience in delivering superior service to clients.
- Developed deep insights into what it is like to work at KPMG.
- Via the Forage
Administrative Experience
Fisheries Commission, Accra-Ghana
2019.09 - 2020.09
- I undertook my 12 months' National Service in the Executive Director's Secretariat and supported daily operations and a range of projects including:
- Managing documents and files digitally and physically and putting them on record for reference.
- Sending and receiving documents.
- Booking appointments and managing the Executive Director's schedule.
- Taking minutes of meetings held.
- Operating a range of office machines such as printers and photocopiers.
- Sending faxes and emails.
Statistics Dissertation Project
2019.01 - 2019.01
- Undertook a Project on: Comparison of Statistical Estimation Methods. This was fulfilled as the requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics.
- This Research was aimed at determining an appropriate estimation method suitable for estimating parameters of a given statistical model.
- Achieved A
I.T Department Intern
Abuakwa State College, Kibi
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Undertook 2 months Internship at a Senior High School with an average class size of 30, where I taught final year students Information Technology. The students improved due to my dedication and the welcoming approach I applied to the teaching process. I did the following:
- Planned lessons according to curriculum standards.
- Performed regular hardware and software updates on classroom I.T devices.
- Kept track of student grades.
Statistics Unit Intern
Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, Tafo
2017.06 - 2017.07
- Gained experience at a Research Institution that highly focuses on Agriculture. I performed a series of tasks as follows:
- Kept work data up-to-date and entered new data with Microsoft Excel.
- I analyzed data with SPSS.
- Learned how to use R Software.
- Conducted a series of surveys.
Enumerator
African Health Marketing for Equity and Marie Stopes International
2016.06 - 2016.07
- Undertook a field work sponsored by a couple of Non-profit making organisations where I interviewed and assessed people from selected communities and free healthcare was granted to participants.
- Enumerated households of selected communities using an android tablet with the assistance of a programmed software.
- Worked as a team.
Education
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate -
Accredited Finance Courses - undefined
MPhil - Business Analytics and Marketing Research
Brunel University London
2022.01 - 2025.12
MSc - Financial Mathematics
Brunel University London
2020.01 - 2021.01
BSc - Statistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
2015.01 - 2019.01
WASSCE -
Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary
2012.09 - 2015.07
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- R Studio
- Microsoft Suite
- SPSS
- Bloomberg
- MATLAB
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
AWARDS
May 2021, BrunelPlus Awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold): Recognition for maximum involvement in extra-curricular activities and roles during studies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Leadership Experience
- Postgraduate Research Representative, Brunel Business School (2022/23-2025): Attending meetings, organizing conferences, giving feedback to students.
- MSc Financial Mathematics Course Representative, Brunel University (2020/21): Attending meetings, reporting grievances of students to the appropriate authorities, giving feedback to students, keeping students updated on vital information.
- Library Prefect, SOS Hermann Gmeiner School (2011/12): Handled the procedures of borrowing and returning materials, putting materials back to shelves, Head counting, Assisting the Librarian.
Affiliations
- Photography
- Travelling
Timeline
Teaching Experience
Enlighten Supply Pool
2025.10 - 2026.03
Teaching Experience
GSL Education, London
2023.05 - 2024.04
MPhil - Business Analytics and Marketing Research
Brunel University London
2022.01 - 2025.12
Virtual Internship (Tax)
KPMG
2021.06 - 2021.06
MSc - Financial Mathematics
Brunel University London
2020.01 - 2021.01
Administrative Experience
Fisheries Commission, Accra-Ghana
2019.09 - 2020.09
Statistics Dissertation Project
2019.01 - 2019.01
I.T Department Intern
Abuakwa State College, Kibi
2018.06 - 2018.08
Statistics Unit Intern
Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, Tafo
2017.06 - 2017.07
Enumerator
African Health Marketing for Equity and Marie Stopes International
2016.06 - 2016.07
BSc - Statistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
2015.01 - 2019.01
WASSCE -
Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary
2012.09 - 2015.07