AI and Deep Learning Specialist currently completing an MSc in AI and Data Analytics at the University of Leeds, UK. Focused on developing and deploying deep learning solutions to address real-world challenges, particularly in healthcare. Combines over a decade of experience in digital health and open-source development with technical expertise in Python, PyTorch, and data-driven innovation. Passionate about creating scalable, impactful technologies that improve outcomes and advance equitable access in healthcare and beyond.
- Product owner for the open source OppiaMobile learning platform
- Supporting implementation of nationally-scaled mobile applications for health workers in Ethiopia, Uganda and Liberia for their Covid-19 response
- Providing support and advice for user field testing, analytics and to monitoring and evaluation teams
- User Centered Design workshops for WHO for developing a Global Dementia Observatory platform
- Leading development of the ORB platform - for sharing openly licensed health worker training content
- Strategic support to mPowering's partner organisations
- Supporting ORB users and organisations in how they can submit and use the content on ORB to deliver effective training programs for frontline health workers
A not-for-profit company promoting research, innovation and development of learning through technology, focusing on primary healthcare.
- Successfully obtaining UK AID Direct funding for 3-year project in Ethiopia to train rural health workers using mobile technologies
- Technical development of OppiaMobile learning platform
- Responsible for company and project budgeting and finances
- Liaison and collaboration with NGOs and commercial organizations for partnership and project development
Advising on and managing the implementation and development of new technologies for rural health workers - part of a joint PhD programme between Alcalá, Mekelle and Maastricht Universities
Through a Voluntary Services Overseas placement, managing the implementation of elearning in a challenging environment. Advising on the development of IT infrastructure and training local staff to ensure sustainability.
Leading the development of social software tools as part of the OpenLearn project. Integrating instant messaging, video conferencing and knowledge management tools into the Moodle virtual learning environment.
Technical development for international, externally funded projects in educational technology, developing research project proposals. Included 2 month placement at Macquarie University, Sydney.
Int J Med Inform. 2017 May;101:9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.01.016. Epub 2017 Jan 24
This report shares an initial blueprint to create a scalable, locally sustainable, end-to-end content distribution process that uses mobile technology to provide frontline health workers access to relevant health content.
PLoS ONE 8(10): e77563. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.00775
Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2008(1), p. Art. 2. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5334/2008-2.
For the handbook Social Software and developing Community Ontology, by IGI group
ISSN 1436-4522. IEEE Educational Technology and Society
Journal of Interactive Media in Education (Advances in Learning Design. Special Issue, eds. Colin Tattersall, Rob Koper), 2005/14. ISSN:1365-893X
Presented at AusWeb 2004, GoldCoast, Australia 3-7 July 2004