Innovation & Digital Transformation Consultant@Lu-Na Digital
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I operate at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and skills development, with 2 decades of experience spanning PMO, solutions architecture, product development and software delivery predominantly in consulting, telecoms and fintech. I design governance frameworks, business models and scalable operating structures that translate emerging technologies into measurable institutional and societal impact, with a focus on AI adoption and digital transformation in emerging markets.
As co-founder of AI in Africa (2018–), I have led the development of sustainable AI capacity-building platforms aligned to the SDGs, reaching over 2,000 high school learners through applied AI training and innovation programmes. This includes the local 3-Day Girls Bootcamp series and AI4SDG Impact Series delivered alongside global platforms such as GITEX and IRCAI (International Research Centre on AI) under the auspices of UNESCO. In 2025, I launched the national SA AI Olympiad as Executive Director, establishing its institutional governance model, strategic public-private partnerships and long-term ecosystem positioning.
Previously, as Partner and Product Lead at Fliptin Technologies (2016–2025), I shaped products in fintech, edtech and digital innovation initiatives. Through Lu-Na Consulting, I advise and ease organisations through digital transformation and AI adoption journeys, supporting business model redesign and implementation roadmaps. I also serve on the boards of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry and French Tech South Africa, contributing to ecosystem growth and cross-border partnerships for SMEsMore...