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Francis Joseph Kitally

Bad Tölz,BY

Summary

Goal oriented, possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Sociology: A wealth of knowledge in business operations, data management and consultancy on development projects. As the founder of TAGPEX Solutions (Tanzania AgroProducts and export Solutions) mainly focusing on Spices exporting from Tanzania I applied data-driven strategies to optimize operations. Working with data including technical aspects of collection, surveys and entry and personal involvement in numerous development projects conducted in Tanzania has purveyed me into advanced skillset mainly on how to manage grey areas. I have also been involved in consulting, using analytical findings to help guide project decisions. I now seek an MSc in Data Science for Society and Business, preparing me implement evocative strategies regarding business and communities by combining my entrepreneurial exposures and engineering competence.

Overview

2025
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
7
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

RSS Transporte Und Umzüge E.K.
Bad Tölz, BY

Moving & Logistics Assistant
7 2024 - Current

Job overview

Ensured high customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and attention to detail throughout the moving process. • Collaborated with team members to coordinate logistics, optimize routes, and maintain strict adherence to safety protocols.

  • Coordinated the packing, loading, and transportation of residential and commercial furniture, ensuring safe and efficient removals. • Managed logistics operations, optimizing routes and scheduling for timely delivery while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Adapt in data management and problem-solving, participating on operational efficiency by ensuring accurate inventory counts and safe, timely deliveries.
  • Enhanced problem-solving abilities by addressing and resolving unforeseen challenges during transportation and setup.

Gustavo Gusto GmbH
Geretsried, BY

Production Employee
06.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Executed production preps and post-production tasks for ensuring well-laid out workflows and meeting production schedules to underline the spirit of operational efficiency.
  • Supervised final packaging area (labeling, wrapping, palletizing and weighing) to ensure compliance with quality standards using data for accurate reporting and process modifications.
  • Reported machine and production line breakdowns, aiding in data tracking systems for equipment efficiency and downtime analysis to facilitate more efficient maintenance effort.
  • Cleaned equipment and environment to meet food safety [standards] quality; taught importance of mechanical condition data in maintaining product integrity
  • Followed Manufacturing Instructions and Quality Assurance Guidelines in the production of defect-free products by enacting established processes, reinforcing process consistency through data monitoring to fulfill production objectives.
  • Disassembled and assembled machine to ensure up time, collect data from the lines on performance of equipment, then decipher where room for improvement is present.

Tagpex Solutions(Tanzania AgroProducts & Export Solutions)
Dar Es Salaam

Founder & Entrepreneur
11.2018 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Handled end-to-end operations of a Tanzanian agricultural product spice business catering; Sourcing, logistics & export
  • Made market and customer statistics analysis with data-driven approach to improve business strategy up to sale execution as export logistic.
  • Researched sales data and export rhythms to recognize growth strategies as well as business operations enhancements.
  • Developed data collection systems to monitor sales performance, customer feedback and supply chain metrics; allowing for better decision making.
  • Used statistical tools to evaluate market movement trends and determine focus consumer interest, resulting in data-driven pricing strategies and product distribution.
  • Customer segmentation and analysis identifying key markets based on geographic/demographic data/ adopted marketing strategies
  • Carried out competitor analysis with a blend of qualitative and quantitative data to ensure the better product market fit.
  • Key Accomplishments: Worked with suppliers and distributors to reduced costs through data-driven logistics optimizing processes006F
  • Made more uniform business predictions by leveraging historical sales data, yielding better financial projections and risk assessment.
  • Created a board to visualize business performance and shared the story with stakeholders, which conveyed meaning from complex data.
  • Utilized financial data analysis of cash flow, eliminating waste, and increasing profits in those locations, which shows principles defined on business analytics, for a lot like this on Data Science.

Gambason's Tours & General Enterprises (T) Ltd
Dar Es Salaam

Coordination Manager
03.2014 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Direct purchase of spices from local farmers, tracking procurement data to assure proper sourcing and inventory influence.
  • Helped in the coordination of logistics to transport spices to store eBook using data management practices for a route optimization and faster delivery.
  • Finished the sold-to-customers orders and do right price negotiation with supplier advised by historical data analysis, which helps in securing lower cost pricing, competitive rate, as well as profitability.
  • Built relationships with farmers and suppliers, increased collaboration as well as errors in data management areas.
  • Organized and catalogued records of inventory, pricing, and sales data to ensure overall accuracy and well-informed decision making.
  • Utilized data management methods to interpret and respond swiftly to purchasing behaviors due to fluctuating market trends, enabling the making of sound strategic procurement decisions

Initiatives Inc- From Boston USA
Dar Es Salaam

Data Consultant
10.2013 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Data Consultant, Human Resources Assessment for TB Project 2015
  • Performed data analysis to determine human resource capacity in TB program operations.
  • Worked with health system stakeholders to assess workforce needs, skill deficiencies and training needs for successful programme implementation.
  • Identified actionable insights and recommendations from data to drive optimal human resource allocation and project success Human Resources Assessment / Tuberculosis Project 2015
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients by providing timely, relevant, and actionable insights through effective communication of complex analytics findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Teknicon Tanzania Limited
Dar Es Salaam

Technical Data Surveyor
11.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Field Surveys: Performed thorough surveys in specific areas for Dawasco client where probability of filling questionnaires were quite high to capture important water service data.
  • GPS Measurement: Improved the accuracy of receiving GIS data by utilizing GPS technology to read accrual, longitude and latitude at customer water meters.
  • Mapping & Updating: Updating and maintaining maps by correctly marking a physical address, survey numbers to plan the surveyed areas in efficient utilization of resources.
  • TQM: To quality of customer survey forms collected from field investigators so that the correct information is filled into form to get reliable data output.
  • Data Entry and Management — Entered collected data into the Microsoft Access database, paying meticulous attention to detail (upwards of 30 pages reviewed per hour), supported data integrity for analysis).
  • Data Analysis, Reporting Survey Data used for trend and Inference Backed by Reports to facilitate better decision-making driving operational excellence in those zones.

GFA Consulting Group GmbH-From Hamburg Germany
Dar Es Salaam

Data Collection Officer
02.2010 - 09.2010

Job overview

  • Interviewed households and informal service providers for information about needs of communities, available services.
  • Case Studies on Social Issues among Urban Households using both Qualitative and Qualitative Tools.
  • Led interactive focus group dialogues with attendees to review some of key urban issues and trends at play.
  • Undertook plot counting to obtain information on land use in low-income urban areas.
  • •Utilized GPS technology to aid in accurate geospatial data reporting and collection for underserved urban communities.

Education

University of Dar Es Salaam
, Tanzania

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Sociology
09.2006 - 12.2009

University Overview

• Learned rigorous quantitative and qualitative research methods necessary for analyzing data.

•Learned about social structures, policy analysis and how data driven decisions impact society at large.

• Performed research projects that collected and analyzed data, resulting in insights into trends and behaviors of society.

•Statistics, Research Methods and Social Dynamics classes that taught me how to use data science principles to examine social problems.

•Obtained critical thinking, data interpretation and problem-solving abilities which are relevant for real world decision making in both social and business dimensions.

Galanos High School
, Tanga Region, Tanzania

High School Diploma from History, Geography & Economics
06.2004 - 02.2006

University Overview

I studied Economics,Geography & History as major subjects. Applied mathematics and General studies as a subsidiary subjects

Kilimanjaro Secondary School
, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Ordinary Level Diploma
01.2000 - 11.2003

University Overview

I studied various subjects including, English language,Physics,chemistry,Biology,mathematics,Commerce,Geography,History,Swahili language and civics

Skills

Technical writing

Accomplishments

• Work Achievement Certificate - GFA Consulting Group GmbH.

Given for excellent accuracy, reliably and on-time reporting achieved through successfully completing data collection tasks in a project.


Affiliations


Volunteer [03.2022]: Münchner Freiwillige (Wir helfen);

Activities participating in a temporary camp of Ukrainian refugees, such as cleaning, cooking and also spreading essential information.

Member [ 2007~2009]: Youth of United Nations Association of Tanzania[United Nations Chapter-University of Dar es salaam.


Volunteer-Memberships coordinator [2007~2009]: Students Global Aids Campaign- University of Dar es Salaam:

• Volunteer [2006~2009]: University of Dar es Salaam-Gender Centre;

Strengthening gender awareness and sensitivity among students.

Certification

B1 Germany Language certificate

Interests

Technology and Innovation

Data science and analytics

Community engagement

Social policy analysis

Timeline

IBM Data science professional certificate( on progress)

09-2024

Production Employee

Gustavo Gusto GmbH
06.2022 - 12.2023

Founder & Entrepreneur

Tagpex Solutions(Tanzania AgroProducts & Export Solutions)
11.2018 - 09.2021

Coordination Manager

Gambason's Tours & General Enterprises (T) Ltd
03.2014 - 11.2018

Data Consultant

Initiatives Inc- From Boston USA
10.2013 - 11.2013

Technical Data Surveyor

Teknicon Tanzania Limited
11.2010 - 06.2011

Data Collection Officer

GFA Consulting Group GmbH-From Hamburg Germany
02.2010 - 09.2010

University of Dar Es Salaam

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science And Sociology
09.2006 - 12.2009

Galanos High School

High School Diploma from History, Geography & Economics
06.2004 - 02.2006

Kilimanjaro Secondary School

Ordinary Level Diploma
01.2000 - 11.2003

B1 Germany Language certificate

2023-09

Demographics & Health Surveys course-Online

2013-04

Data quality course certificate-Online

2012-06

Monitoring and evaluation of development projects

2009-09

Basic Computer Applications(Ms Word,Excell,PowerPoint,Access and Publisher

2007-09

Ms Words-Ability Aids München

2022-03

Moving & Logistics Assistant

RSS Transporte Und Umzüge E.K.
7 2024 - Current
Francis Joseph Kitally