About
Palindrome Data
Palindrome Data is a Data Science implementer
Our team has executed over 50 digital health projects across 11 developing countries and have worked with implementing and funding partners across the USAID, DFID and private philanthropy sectors.
Palindrome amplifies development services using contemporary AI & ML techniques previously only accessible to large, high-tech companies. We aim to leverage these gains from the private sector to disproportionately impact development.
Data Fields Processed
Countries, across 3 Continents
Percent B-BBEE Procurement Recognition
Meet the team
KIERAN SHARPEY-SCHAFER
Managing Partner
Kieran is the Managing Partner and lead data scientist at Palindrome Data. With a M.Sc. In Computer Science from UCT, Kieran has spent his career building technology teams in the international development sector at organisations like Cell- Life, UNICEF and Dimagi. Prior to founding Palindrome, Kieran has designed, delivered and scaled over 50 technology projects in public health services on the continent.
LUCIEN DE VOUX
Director, Client Success
After a decade in high- tech product development, Lucien completed his MBA and joined LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data and analytics company in Atlanta, USA. He worked with digital disruptors to increase transparency and economic inclusion by identifying opportunities to mitigate fraud, facilitate financial compliance and increase the ability to evaluate consumer credit risk.
MICHELLE WOOD
Head of Operations
Michelle has more than 15 years of administrative experience, with a demonstrated history of working in the information and services industries in both the UK and South Africa. Skilled in a range of tasks from HR, to Budgeting, to Facilities and Operations, her niche is helping start-ups behind the scenes so that they can focus on growing the company.
MAYA KABONGO
Partnerships Development Manager
With 17 years of experience in the sales industry and holding an MBA degree, Maya is a seasoned professional who enjoys driving revenue growth and leading high-performing sales teams. Known for their strategic approach to sales management and exceptional leadership skills, they have a proven track record of delivering results and exceeding targets. Their deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs allows them to develop innovative sales strategies that consistently drive business success.
THOBEKA MNGUNI
Program Analyst
Trained in Urban Planning (BSc (HONS) URP (Wits)), later Human Settlement Development (MUS HHS), and Project Management (PMI accredited). Her training has offered her the ability to function as a mediator and facilitator with vast plan-making and project evaluation skills. She has strong research skills, the ability to analyse demographic information, discern trends, and lead decision-making processes.
SBONGA DLAMINI
Program Analyst
Sbonga enjoys learning about how and why things work. She started working in biomedical research looking at epigenetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate meiotic recombination and then moved into clinical research trials with a focus on HIV vaccines. She recently completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology from Imperial College London, and prior to that, her Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology (a study of how humans interact with their natural or built environments) from College of the Atlantic.
SHANTELLE PARROTT
Data Scientist
Shantelle is passionate about using quantitative analyses and predictive modelling to address societal and environmental challenges. With five years of postgraduate experience in biogeochemical oceanography, she has gained data, web development, and teaching experience in the education, nonprofit, and tax advisory sectors. She has a M.Sc. in Ocean and Atmosphere Science, with a particular interest in Mathematics and Climate Change.
MATT SWANEVELDER
Data Science Resident
Matt enjoys leveraging data science techniques and machine learning models to exploit complex patterns within datasets. He recently attained his Master of Engineering degree in Data Science at Stellenbosch University, which focused on researching deep learning models suitable for localisation and classification of trauma implants in leg X-rays. Prior to completing his Masters, Matt worked as a systems integration specialist in the non-profit sector where he obtained experience in cloud technologies and data analytics.
THATO NKABINDE
Junior Project Manager
Thato’s background is in Urban Planning with a focus on Urban Politics and Governance, but her core strength and experience is working with public healthcare facilities and the community to bring healthcare solutions to young people. Her focus was project managing Demand Creation interventions for various HIV Prevention methods amongst disproportionately affected adolescent girls and young women.
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