Victor Asila

Senior Manager, Data Science at Safaricom

Victor Asila is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Safaricom PLC since August 2021, Victor has previously held key positions such as Head of Data Science at Absa Bank Kenya and Assistant Vice President of Data Science at Barclays Bank of Kenya, part of the Absa Group. Earlier career experiences include a Data Scientist role at Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Chief Information Officer and Data Scientist at 4G Capital. Victor also contributed as a Data Manager in a collaboration between the University of Washington and Kenyatta National Hospital. Academically, Victor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Physics from Jomo Kenyatta University, obtained between 2006 and 2010.

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Safaricom

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Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the region’s mobile market leader. M-PESA has over 23 million subscribers, supported by a nationwide agent network of over 156,000 outlets. M-PESA is the world's most developed biggest mobile payment system.


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Nairobi, Kenya

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10,000+

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