Professional Profile

Researcher, statistician, data scientist, and academic with an interdisciplinary background in research methodology, quantitative analysis, academic writing, scientific communication, statistics, mathematics, and data science.

Michael holds a First Class BSc (Hons) in Statistics and an MSc in Mathematics (Data Science Option) from the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.

Research and analytical expertise

Experienced across the full research process: problem formulation, literature review, research objectives and questions, methodological design, data collection and management, statistical analysis, interpretation, academic reporting, and manuscript preparation.

Proficient in Python, R, MATLAB, SPSS, LaTeX, and Microsoft Office, with experience in statistical modelling, data preprocessing, predictive analytics, time-series analysis, model evaluation, data visualisation, and reproducible scientific computing.

Current work

Researcher, African Foundation for Cognitive and Frontier Technologies (AFCFT), PAUSTI, JKUAT, Kenya (2024–2026). Conducting interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical modelling, deep learning, and time-series forecasting for energy systems and public health.

Previous role

ICT4D Consultant, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Sierra Leone (2023–2024). Supported digital data collection, monitoring and evaluation, information management, data-quality assurance, and evidence-based decision-making for development programmes.