Career

Career Path

A record of the roles, organisations, and responsibilities that have shaped my expertise in data governance, analytics, and responsible AI.

  • 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

    FEWSNET (American Institutes for Research)

    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.

    2018