Abubakari Sherifdeen
I am the Founder and Head of Data & Technology at Sumalytics, a modern impact intelligence and data automation platform built for African businesses, NGOs, and development organizations.With 7+ years of experience designing data systems, MIS platforms, analytics workflows, and digital transformation tools across USAID, CARE, GIZ, and research institutions, I now lead the architecture and technical roadmap of Sumalytics — helping organizations turn raw data into clear, actionable decisions.My work focuses on building scalable data products, automated M&E systems, real-time dashboards, AI-assisted insights, and secure reporting tools tailored to the African context.At Sumalytics, I oversee:• Platform architecture (multi-tenant SaaS, RBAC, API ecosystem)• MIS and workflow automation systems• Data pipelines, ETL, and analytics dashboards• AI-driven document processing and insight generation• Product development, engineering culture, and cloud deployment• Client onboarding, solution design, and customizationI’ve designed data systems supporting 40,000+ beneficiaries, automated 80% of M&E processes at GIZ, and built digital knowledge platforms for CARE and the International Potato Center.
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