About Samer
I am a…
Artist, Brainstormer, Business adviser, Designer, Engineer, Idea generator, Inventor, Muslim, Social entrepreneur, Web guru
Bio
Co-founder of Odipo Dev. Mechatronics Major at JKUAT. Writer, Creative, Analyst.
I'm passionate about
Change. Data. Spreading Cheer.
An idea worth spreading
If equipped with enough data about key aspects of society, like health, a group of data analysts and planners can be able to literally save the world.This is why I'm so passionate about data, especially in Africa where there is so little of it. And when data exists, it is found to be either outdated, or irrelevant. This we must change. We need to produce actionable data for a better world.
Areas of expertise
Art, Big Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Graphic & Interactive Design, Market & Brand Strategy, market research, Mechatronic Engineering, Web & Design
The TED story
The first time I found out about TED was when I came across a talk by accident on my social media feed. I had been toying around with the idea of starting a magazine to inspire the youth in the country to change their lazy habits for a better Kenya. The talk really inspired me, and I set out with the aim of becoming a TED Fellow so I could host such a talk in the country. To my surprise, there were already several held in the country. And even more surprising was that I didn't need to become a Fellow to host one. This eventually led to the hosting of the TEDxYouth@Kilimani by my partner(Madung) and I.
Things you might not know
Forgery, Criminal Investigation, Parkour, Football(Soccer).