Lillian Njihia
About Lillian Njihia
Lillian Njihia is an Associate in Information Systems at Evidence Action in Nairobi, Kenya, with a background in developing applications that improve data management and verification processes. She has experience in various roles, including administrative and technical positions in educational and ICT institutions in Japan and Kenya.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Lillian Njihia serves as an Associate in Information Systems at Evidence Action, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she administers cloud services on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance of applications. She manages EC2 instances and performs maintenance on both Windows and Linux platforms, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Before joining Evidence Action, Lillian held various positions in the information technology sector. She worked as an IT User Support Officer at the Automobile Association of Kenya from 2019 to 2020, following a 10-month internship there in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Tutor and Administrative Assistant at Seisen International School in Tokyo, Japan, from 2013 to 2014 and in 2015, respectively.
Education and Academic Background
Lillian Njihia completed her Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology at United States International University - Africa from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, she earned her International Baccalaureate Diploma at Seisen International School from 2012 to 2015. She also obtained her High School Diploma from The Kenya High School, where she studied for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from 2011 to 2012.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Lillian has made significant contributions to various technical projects. She developed an application that integrates DHIS2 data with the NUBAN API, reducing the verification turnaround time for participant bank details from one month to one week. She also built a connector application for integrating NEMIS with DHIS2, which improved data management for the National School-Based Deworming Program. Additionally, she spearheaded the development and deployment of the District Health Information System (DHIS2) for the DtWi program in Nigeria and Kenya.
Research and Innovation in Technology
Lillian actively engages in research and testing of new technologies. Her efforts contribute to the innovation and improvement of systems and workflows within her organization. This commitment to exploring new technological solutions enhances operational effectiveness and supports the overall mission of her current role.