About Me

Background

I am Kaiza Ilomo, originally from Makete, Njombe, Tanzania, but living in Dar es Salaam now for work. I believe technology is a great equalizer. I have a sustained interest in effectively leveraging technology to leave the world a better place than I found it.

My Journey

My journey into technology began when a senior student at Kibaha Secondary School volunteered to teach us basic computer use including how to turn a computer on and off 😂. Driven with a deep curiosity about how data and systems can solve real-world socio-economic problems, I have progressively self-propelled deeper into computer science world. Throughout my academic and professional career, I’ve had the privilege of working on diverse exciting projects spanning:

• Data Engineering: Building scalable web applications and data pipelines.
• Research Systems: Developing information systems to support disease vector research and infectious disease modelling.
• Enterprise Solutions: Creating custom ERP modules for business process automation.
• Predictive Analytics: Using machine learning to predict Internet outages globally

Commitment to Social Impact

Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to empowering the next generation through STEM education. As the Executive Founding Chairman of the Kunonu Foundation, I champion quality STEM education for underserved secondary school students in Tanzania. This is my life-long mission.

I previously founded and led the Mang’oto Scholars Community (MSC) from 2019 to 2024, mobilizing a postsecondary giveback community and creating educational digital content for distribution through social media platforms.

In 2024, I served as a Youth Ambassador for Girls in STEM with UNI-AID Africa, advocating for gender equity in STEM education and empowering Tanzanian girls to pursue STEM courses.

Vision

I believe that technology, when built and used strategically, can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. I am highly motivated to building robust software, data and AI systems that enable organizations of all sizes across geographies to make data-driven decisions and drive sound digital transformation.

Location

I am based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and am open to non-9-to-5 opportunities that allow me to contribute to meaningful projects in data science, machine learning, and big data engineering.

Get in Touch

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. I’m always interested in discussing technology, data science, and opportunities to create social impact through technology.