PROFILE |
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Dr. John Olukuru is an accomplished researcher and leader in data science and analytics, serving as the Head of Data Science and Analytics at the @iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre at Strathmore University. He holds a PhD in Quantitative Finance from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in Actuarial Science from Heriot-Watt University in the UK, and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Nairobi.
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Dr. John Olukuru
My Profile
Head of Data Science and Analytics, @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University.
Director, Risk Management Centre.
Former Dean of the School of Finance and Applied Economics at Strathmore University.
PhD in Quantitative Finance – University of Glasgow.
MSc Actuarial Science – Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.
MSc Statistics – University of Nairobi.
Over 16 years of teaching experience in actuarial science, finance, data science, and analytics.
Has taught and mentored professionals across finance and IT sectors in Eastern Africa.
Played key roles in launching professional trainings such as CFA and CISA in Kenya.
Leads various data science projects and training programs for organisations including Kenya Airways, World Bank, national statistics bodies (KNBS, UBOS), and others.
Collaborates with major technology partners such as Oracle, IBM Kenya, SAS, SAP, and Microsoft.
Member of the Wilmott Quantitative Finance (CQF) Institute.
Member of the International Association of Quantitative Finance.
Member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).
Nominated twice as one of the Top 40 Under 40 influential personalities in Kenya (2015 & 2016) by Business Daily.
Email: jolukuru@strathmore.edu (for professional & academic enquiries).