Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 20 years of experience in the ICT sector, this expert is adept in digital transformation, ICT project management, and IT governance. Career highlights include successfully managing both local and international projects, such as implementing enterprise resource planning systems and disaster recovery solutions. Previously held roles such as Head of ICT have involved reducing maintenance costs significantly and spearheading digital financial gateway implementations. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, mentoring ICT staff, and liaising with stakeholders. The expert possesses extensive experience in business continuity, information security, and developing ICT strategies and policies.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations like the World Bank. This involvement has encompassed providing technical assistance and project implementation, including developing proposals for donor funding and enhancing enterprise resource planning systems. The focus of these projects has been on infrastructure and ICT governance. These initiatives have been national in scope, based in Kenya, involving capacity building and strategic planning in collaboration with local governments and educational institutions.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across key sectors including ICT, telecommunications, public administration, and education. Responsibilities have included roles such as ICT Manager, focusing on digital transformation, project management, and ICT governance. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in infrastructure and education, with a focus on strategic ICT program design and implementation. The geographic scope has been primarily country-specific to Kenya, contributing to both national and sector-specific projects. The expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues through long-term assignments and significant contributions to national projects.

Languages and education.

With fluency in both English and Swahili, the expert has effectively utilized these language skills in professional contexts, including in-country work in Kenya and collaboration with multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from the University of Sunderland, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Computing from the University of Greenwich, UK. Additionally, the expert obtained a Graduate Diploma in Management of Information Systems from the University of Greenwich and completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Global Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Colorado State University, USA.