Research and Work Experience

Assistant Professor

Daystar University
2025 – Present
Leading teaching and research in data science and AI, with a focus on practical applications for African contexts and civic innovation.

Adjunct Faculty

United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa)
2022 – 2024
Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in computer science, and supervised student projects in AI, NLP, and digital media analysis.

Research Lead

SIMElab Africa, USIU
2022 – 2024
Directed research on misinformation, digital literacy, and the intersection of technology and society. Led interdisciplinary teams on projects involving data science and social media analytics.

Co-Founder & Lead

IwazoLab
2023 – Present
Co-founded an innovation lab developing AI-driven solutions for financial literacy, education, and civic tech. Creator of Finlingo and HelaRAG systems.

Senior Audit Associate

KKCO East Africa
2013 – 2016
Conducted financial audits, compliance checks, and corporate assessments for major firms in East Africa. Focused on performance review and risk assurance.