James Njoroge

About

I am an ambitious, diligent, and analytical student leader with a portfolio in software development, data analytics, and research, exemplified by outstanding academic performance and co-founding a student-run tech startup at Colgate University.

Education

Colgate University (Cum Laude)

Computer Science | Applied Mathematics

2021 – 2025

University of Manchester (Study Abroad)

Artificial Intelligence | Probability | Database Systems

Sep 2023 – Jan 2024

Choate Rosemary Hall

High School Diploma

2018 – 2021

Technical Skills

Coursework

Work Experience

Mondelez International

PowerBI

Tableau

Oracle Essbase

Python

VBA

Digital Finance Intern

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

• Built and migrated the MDLZ Incentive Program tracking tool from Excel to a combination of Excel, Essbase, and PowerBI, enhancing data visualization and reporting capabilities.
• Automated global FP&A team’s monthly financial data ETL processes using Python and Excel, reducing data processing time by 75% and saving the team 2 days of work per month.
• Optimized financial allocations with VBA scripts, reducing a 20-hour process to 1 hour.
• Collaborated closely with the CFO (Luca Zaramella) and key global FP&A stakeholders to ensure new tools met executive requirements, leading to improved user adoption and satisfaction.
• Presented final products and key improvements to MDLZ executive leadership, including the global CFO and treasurer, influencing strategic decision on future financial technology implementations.

Colgate Centre for Learning, Teaching, and Research

AI

Academic Policy

Generative AI Student Explorer

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025

• Conduct comprehensive research on emerging GenAI tools, technologies, and trends in academic environments
• Foster and maintain robust, trust-based relationships with professors and students, providing essential academic support and reinforcement to enhance learning experiences.

Colgate Computer Science

Data Structures & Algorithms

Teaching Assistant

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

• Assist students with Python and Java programming assignments, offering guidance and debugging support to strengthen their comprehension of key computer science concepts in Algorithms and Data Structures.
• Foster and maintain robust, trust-based relationships with professors and students, providing essential academic support and reinforcement to enhance learning experiences.