Honor Society® member
Abdifatah Aden
- business analytics
- Class of 2027
- Mogadishu, BN, Somalia
Member since August 2026
About
I am a graduate student pursuing an MS in Business Analytics, with a background in finance and experience in financial analysis, business operations, data analysis, consulting, and leadership. My interests include financial analytics, financial inclusion, fintech, and using data to solve practical business and development challenges.
Education
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Quantic School of Business and Technology
Business Analytics
2025 – 2026
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Kenyatta University
Finance
2014 – 2019
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Cambridge International College
Project Management & Leadership
2014 – 2019
Honors and awards
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DAFI Scholarship Award
Awarded the DAFI Scholarship to support my undergraduate studies and completed it successfully.
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Cum Laude – Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Graduated from Kenyatta University with Cum Laude distinction and a 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA.
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Head of Finance – Somali Students Association in Kenya (SOMSAKE)
Elected to serve as Head of Finance for the Somali Students Association in Kenya and exited with election of new leadership..
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DAFI Students Association in Kenya (DAFIKESO)
Elected to serve as a Treasurer for the DAFI Students Association in Kenya (DAFIKESO) and done successful handover.
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Albert Einstein Leadership Award
Recognized for supporting DAFI scholars, being an active member of DAFIKESO and giving back to the community.
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Albert Einstein Silver Academic Award
Recognized for strong academic performance as a DAFI scholar with acknowledgement and certification..
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Data & Analytics Professional → Senior/Lead Analytics Specialist → Business Analytics Consultant / Financial Inclusion & Development Analytics Specialist → Fintech Analytics & Strategy → Leadership & Management
- Graduate school interests
Data & Business Analytics – Optimization & Decision Science – Financial Inclusion – Fintech & Global Payments – Analytics Strategy – Leadership & Management
- Outside the classroom
Soccer, Reading, Research, Journaling, Fitness (GYM), Swimming, Hiking, Language Learning, Volunteering and Mentoring
Experience
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Finance and Adminstration Associate
World Food Programme (WFP)
Sep 2022 – Jun 2024
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Consultant
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Jun 2018 – Nov 2021
Volunteering
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DAFI Scholar Support
DAFIKESO
Jun 2017 – Jul 2019
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- English (UK) Advanced
- Kiswahili Fluent
- Spanish Beginner
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