Starting a new position as Senior Technical Manager - Digital systems, data & AI at Uduma
I am excited to announce that I have joined Uduma as a Senior Technical Manager - Digital systems, data & AI. This marks a big step in my career, and I’d love to explain why this opportunity feels so special – both for me personally and for the people who will benefit from the work we’ll do together. In this role, I will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data architectures and leading integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow across the organization.
About Uduma
Uduma is a purpose‑driven tech company on a mission: to make potable water reliable, safe, and accessible for every rural household in West Africa. By combining data‑driven decision‑making, mobile tech, and community‑based maintenance, Uduma is turning an age‑old challenge into a modern, scalable solution.
My Role at Uduma
My role as a Senior Technical Lead will involve:
| Area | Key Deliverables | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Data Strategy & Architecture | • Create a cloud‑native data lake and warehouse architecture. • Map, model, and secure data from IoT sensors, mobile apps, and legacy systems. • Draft a 12‑month roadmap for progressive migration. | A single source of truth that powers all business decisions. |
| Systems Integration | • Build RESTful APIs, sync mobile & web platforms, and orchestrate ETL pipelines with Airflow / dbt. • Automate data ingestion and quality checks. | Seamless data flow between on‑field devices and decision‑makers. |
| AI & Analytics | • Deploy predictive models (anomaly detection, flow forecasting) using Python & PyTorch. • Integrate dashboards (Power BI / Tableau) for real‑time monitoring. | Anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and optimize water distribution. |
| Team Enablement | • Mentor local tech & data teams across 3 countries. • Deliver training on data literacy and best practices. | Empower communities to own and sustain the tech stack. |
| Governance & Security | • Implement data governance, compliance (GDPR‑AF), and role‑based access control. • Enforce encryption and audit trails. | Protect sensitive data while maintaining transparency. |
For Uduma, this means creating a secure and compliant data environment that fosters trust and accountability.
The Social Impact
- Thousands of Lives Improved: With more reliable water systems, communities gain time for education, health, and economic activities.
- Environmental Sustainability: Smart monitoring helps conserve water resources and reduces leakages.
- Economic Growth: Reliable water infrastructure attracts investment, boosts local businesses, and creates jobs.
- Scalable Model: The architecture we build will serve as a template for similar interventions across Africa.
Why I Decided to Join
- Purpose Over Pay – Working for a company that blends tech with a clear social mission is what fuels my passion.
- Hands‑on Innovation – From AI‑driven predictive maintenance to real‑time dashboards, I’ll be at the forefront of cutting‑edge solutions.
- Impact‑First Culture – Uduma’s agile, growth‑oriented environment encourages experimentation, learning, and real change.
- Regional Reach – I’ll be collaborating with teams in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire, learning from diverse cultures and strengthening my cross‑border leadership skills.
- Long‑Term Vision – Beyond the first year, the goal is to institutionalise data‑driven water management so that it scales beyond Uduma’s footprint.