Description

Technology and data governance professional with over 17 years of experience supporting public health systems, government institutions, and civil society organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale data systems, including Botswana's first National Data Warehouse for HIV, Tuberculosis, and communicable disease reporting. Expertise in data governance frameworks, responsible technology adoption, digital rights, health informatics, and full-stack systems development. Experienced in leading complex multi-stakeholder projects from conception to delivery, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating partnerships across government, international development, and civil society sectors. Skilled at bridging technical implementation data warehousing, systems integration, mobile and web application development with ethical considerations, ensuring technology serves the communities it is built for.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Basel (up to 50km)

The Engine Room,
Deputy Director
April 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)
Basel, Switzerland
• ● Co-lead organisational vision, strategy, and programmatic direction alongside senior leadership
• ● Manage the Matchbox program, providing direct data and technology support to civil society organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
• ● Oversee major partnerships including Data Governance in Africa Initiative, coordinating field assessments and capacity building with partner organisations across multiple countries
• ● Lead development of platform, managing technical partnerships and platform design
• ● Support organisations in making informed technology adoption decisions, including digital security assessments, data governance frameworks, and platform development
• ● Drive strategic work on responsible AI governance and community-centred approaches to technology, including conference presentations and workshops
• ● Contribute to fundraising and donor engagement with foundations and international development partners
Data Management IT Project Management Data Warehouse IT Architecture artificial intelligence
Tau Technology,
Founder and Director
September 2013 - Today (12 years and 9 months)
Wirtschaftsgymnasium und Wirtschaftsmittelschule Basel, Basel, BS, Switzerland
• ● Founded and lead a technology consultancy focused on innovative, scalable solutions for emerging and fast-growth markets
• ● Provide informatics consultancy services to international health research partnerships, including data system design, development, and analysis
• ● Define product and software development strategy, overseeing quality assurance and project delivery
• ● Manage client relationships and project planning across health, governance, private and civil society sectors
The Engine Room,
Associate
August 2014 - March 2025 (10 years and 7 months)
Wirtschaftsgymnasium und Wirtschaftsmittelschule Basel, Basel, BS, Switzerland
• ● Provided direct data and technology support to over 50 civil society organisations globally through the Matchbox program
• ● Led technology assessments and capacity building initiatives for organisations
• ● Developed comprehensive frameworks for responsible data governance and digital identity analysis, with a focus on participatory governance and community-centred approaches
• ● Designed and facilitated training programmes on digital security, data management, and technology strategy for partner organisations
• ● Managed complex multi-stakeholder projects involving government agencies, civil society organisations, and international development partners across multiple African countries