Data Governance & AI Specialist

Hi, I'm Eliud

I help organizations avoid costly data initiatives by building strong governance programs that turn data into a reliable business asset.

About Me

I work at the intersection of data analytics, governance, and responsible AI — helping organizations turn complex information into decisions that are accurate, ethical, and impactful. With certification as a CDMP professional and training in AI governance and strategy, I bring both governance discipline and technical depth to the solutions I design. My focus is on building data systems that foster trust: reliable pipelines, clear governance frameworks, and practical AI tools designed with responsibility in mind. For me, good data work is not just about efficiency — it’s about ensuring information serves people.

CDMP Certified AI Governance Specialist Data Strategy Consultant Data Capability Assessment

Impact

3 M+ Rows of Data Analyzed

11 + Dashboards Deployed

1 + Data Governance Frameworks

2 % Reporting Error Reduction

Expertise

Skills in my toolbox

Strategy & Governance

Data Governance Data Strategy DCAM DAMA-DMBOK Data Management Maturity Assessment Non-Invasive Governance

Technical Execution

Data Architecture Data Modeling Data Quality Assessment Data Science & Analytics Data Visualization PII Masking

Trust & Responsible AI

AI Governance AI Impact Assessment Kenya DPA & GDPR NIST AI Risk Framework AI Guardrails Bias Evaluation

Verified Credentials

Professional Certificates

CDMP Data Management DAMA International

AI Strategy & Governance Wharton School

AI Security & Governance Securiti

Data Science Nanodegree Udacity

Data Analysis Nanodegree Udacity

AWS Machine Learning Udacity

Data Governance LinkedIn Learning

Data Protection Act CIPIT

Azure ML Foundations Microsoft

GCP Foundations Google Cloud

What I Do

Services & things we can talk about

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Data Governance & Strategy

Establish robust data frameworks, ensure compliance (GDPR, DPA), and build a data-driven culture with clear policies and stewardship. We help shift data from an IT burden to a strategic asset.

Framework Design Compliance Stewardship

Advanced Analytics & BI

Transform raw data into actionable insights using Power BI, Tableau, or custom Dash applications. We focus on predictive modeling, root-cause trend analysis, and clear executive reporting.

Dashboards Predictive Models KPI Tracking

Responsible AI Implementation

Deploy AI solutions with confidence. We provide rigorous risk assessments, bias auditing, and governance guardrails to ensure your AI systems are ethical, reliable, and legally compliant.

AI Risk Gen Bias Audits Ethical Guardrails

Training & Executive Workshops

Upskill your entire organization. We offer customized workshops ranging from executive data-literacy and AI strategy briefings to hands-on technical training for your engineering teams.

Data Literacy Executive Briefs Tech Workshops

Subject Matter Expert – Data Governance & Strategy (PT)

AI Kenya

Designing end-to-end data strategies and establishing rigorous governance frameworks.

Strategic Advisory: Partner with diverse organizations to design end to end data strategies, aligning technical execution with high impact business goals in fintech and supply chain sectors.
Regulatory Compliance: Guide clients through the complexities of the Kenya AI Bill 2026 and the Data Protection Act to ensure ethical, secure, and compliant AI implementations.
Framework Development: Establish rigorous governance frameworks for data quality, lineage, and privacy to support responsible innovation.
Architecture & Growth: Build scalable and trusted data architectures that convert raw information into competitive intelligence for long term business growth.

Now

Data Specialist [PT]

Allure Africa

Building PostgreSQL pipelines, dashboards, and governance frameworks.

I supported AllureAfrica by building PostgreSQL data pipelines and delivering dashboards that tracked bookings, revenue, and customer satisfaction. I developed demand and churn models to guide operational decisions. I strengthened governance by standardizing validation, metadata, and reporting practices, and I advised the leadership on aligning processes with Kenya's Data Protection Act. I also supervised a small analytics and governance team to ensure consistent, compliant, and decision-ready outputs.

Now

Part-time Instructor

Data Science & Analytics Instructor

Mentoring learners in ML, analytics, and responsible AI.

I mentored learners in machine learning, analytics, and responsible AI through project-based instruction. I guided students in building models, running exploratory analysis, and applying ethical AI principles in practical scenarios. I delivered masterclasses on AI governance, supported learners through their project cycles, and maintained high completion rates by providing structured feedback, technical support, and clear learning pathways.

2024

Data Analyst

FEWS NET (AIR)

Handling large-scale data ingestion and quality checks for 20M+ records.

I handled large-scale data ingestion and quality checks for FEWS NET, working with over 20 million crop, market price, and population records. I automated ETL workflows in Python and Luigi to improve refresh accuracy and reliability, and I built interactive dashboards used by teams around the world. I supported spatial analysis through QGIS mapping and contributed to AI governance guardrails and compliant data-sharing protocols to ensure responsible use of sensitive data.

2022

Consultant & Founder

Tenets of Data | Data Consulting & Contracting

Lead the design of end-to-end data strategies, governance frameworks, and data architectures.

Strategic Strategy & Governance: Lead the design of end-to-end data strategies and governance frameworks, aligning technical infrastructure with business goals while ensuring ethical AI adoption.
Compliance & Privacy: Navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including the Data Protection Act and Kenya AI Bill 2026, to implement secure, privacy-first data architectures and standards.
Maturity & Readiness: Utilize DCAM and DAMA-DMBOK standards to develop custom assessment tools that identify organizational capability gaps and evaluate AI readiness for large scale enterprises.
Advanced Engineering & Analytics: Build scalable ETL pipelines on GCP and AWS and develop Python based predictive models to transform raw data into competitive intelligence for fintech, healthcare, and retail.
Operational Excellence: Advise on A/B testing, segmentation, and optimization strategies to enhance campaign performance and data driven decision making across diverse sectors.

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