Maria Kigonya
Data Analytics Professional
Mbuya
Summary
Strategic data and reporting professional with over 8 years of experience in using analytics to support strategic decision-making and optimize organizational performance. Proven success in transforming complex data into actionable insights through reporting, visualization, and stakeholder engagement. Excels in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and passionate about leveraging data to inform policy, improve systems, and drive sustainable development outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Reporting & Visualization Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and manage Power BI dashboards across departments, improving insight-sharing and decision-making.
- Led company-wide data literacy initiatives, raising reporting adoption and reducing analysis time by 20%.
- Partnered with IT and operations to migrate Excel-based reporting tools to automated Power BI platforms.
- Support cross-functional teams (supply chain and commercial) with visibility tools aligned to performance metrics.
- Lead stakeholder reviews to inform strategic discussions and reporting deliverables.
Demand Planner
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Forecasted demand and supply requirements, contributing to efficient procurement and production planning.
- Supported data reporting for over 20 new product launches, translating market intelligence into business cases.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams on forecast accuracy, budget planning, and material needs.
- Prepared dashboards to track forecast vs. actuals, contributing to 5% year-on-year volume growth.
Management Trainee – Engineering
Diageo Uganda
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Led data collection and cost tracking initiatives to support operations strategy.
- Coordinated line performance reporting, increasing efficiency by 18% over two years.
- Participated in digital reporting transition efforts, contributing to smoother data workflows.
Education
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
01.2016 - 01.2017
BSc - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
Core Competencies
- Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Forecasting & Reporting
- Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- Strategic Demand Planning
- Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP ERP
- Tableau
Referees
Salome Mlay
Procurement Manager, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
📧 smlay@ccbagroup.com | 📞 +256 772 199 851
Peter Obong
Logistics Director, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
📧 pobong@ccbagroup.com | 📞 +256 776 921 555
Kirunda Magoola
Communications Director, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
📧 kmagoola@ccbagroup.com | 📞 +256 788 755 831
Timeline
Reporting & Visualization Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
01.2021 - Current
Demand Planner
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
01.2018 - 01.2021
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Management Trainee – Engineering
Diageo Uganda
01.2011 - 01.2015
BSc - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
01.2006 - 01.2010
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