Oscar Mwale
About Oscar Mwale
Oscar Mwale is an IT Solutions Officer and Business Transformation & Data Services Lead at the World Food Programme. He has a strong academic background in engineering and data science, with experience in data analytics and teaching.
Work at World Food Programme
Oscar Mwale currently serves as the IT Solutions Officer - Business Transformation & Data Services Lead at the World Food Programme. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission through his expertise in IT solutions and data services. Prior to this position, he worked as an IT Solutions Associate - Data Services at the same organization from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on enhancing data management and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Oscar Mwale holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Telecommunications from the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI)-JKUAT. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with First Class Honours from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Additionally, he studied Data Science & Analytics at Strathmore University, further enhancing his skills in data-driven decision-making.
Background
Oscar Mwale has a diverse professional background in the telecommunications and data analytics sectors. He began his career at Safaricom PLC, where he worked as a RAN Planning and Optimization Engineer from 2015 to 2018. He later transitioned to a role in Data Analytics and Automation at Safaricom from 2019 to 2021. His experience spans various aspects of IT solutions, data services, and business transformation.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his roles in the corporate sector, Oscar Mwale has been an Adjunct Teaching Fellow in Data Science & Analytics at @iLabAfrica since 2019. In this capacity, he shares his knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field of data science.