George TETTEH
Co-founder & Director of Finance and Administration
Intelligence Laboratory (ACILAB) possesses over 7 years of experience in Economic Development planning, local government, and international consulting. Specializing in Financial Economics and Big Data Engineering, he is a dynamic expert known for leading successful participatory budgeting projects...
He is a dynamic expert known for leading successful participatory budgeting projects, showcasing his deep understanding of Democratic innovation and collective intelligence methodologies. Currently a graduate researcher in Collective Intelligence at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Rabat, Morocco, George holds a master's degree in Big Data Engineering from Sup Management, Intercontinental University in Fes, Morocco, and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Mohammed V University - Souissi, Rabat, Morocco. He is a recipient of the Ibn Roch Excellence Merit Award Scholarship and holds a Certificate in Project Management from the Institute of Professional and Executive Development in the UK. At ACILAB, George champions democratic innovations, and design thinking and integrates cutting-edge digital platforms for groundbreaking ideas. His role advocates for a balance between participatory and deliberative democracy for effective governance, positioning ACILAB as a catalyst for democratic Innovation in Africa. With expertise in Development Planning in Ghana and skilled data analysis, George significantly contributed to drafting the District Medium-Term Development Plan and Monitoring and evaluation of Projects. His consulting extends to both Government and private industries, including facilitating training programs at the Guinea Aluminum Corporation in Guinea, Conakry. As a lead consultant at Adepts Institute of Research in Accra, George excels in mapping business and governance problems to data analytics solutions and applying statistical and econometrics models to derive meaningful insights. His profile reflects a comprehensive blend of academic achievements, professional expertise, and a track record of impactful contributions across various domains.
Arinze EZIRIM
Co-founder and Director Communication and Publicity
Specializing in cutting-edge technology solutions, he is a dynamic expert with a passion for innovation. With over 4 years in the tech industry, he has successfully led groundbreaking projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of digital technologies and collective intelligence methodologies.
He is currently pursuing an MS in Collective Intelligence at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), Rabat, Morocco, where he is a recipient of the Ibn Rochd Excellence Merit Award Scholarship. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Biochemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, graduating with Second Class Honors Upper Division. At ACILAB, he champions democratic innovations, fosters collaborative thinking, and integrates cutting-edge digital platforms for groundbreaking ideas. His role advocates for an environment of inclusive, transparent, and effective governance, positioning ACILAB as a catalyst for positive change. As a skilled data analyst at Hamoye AI Lab in Bermuda, North Carolina, USA, he significantly contributed to exploratory data analysis and model development using Python and various machine learning techniques. His expertise extends to One Campus Academy in Akron, Ohio, USA, where he adeptly mapped business problems to data analytics solutions, conducted thorough exploratory data analysis, and applied statistical models to derive meaningful insights.
Fidelis ZUMAH
Co-founder and Director Research and Innovation
With a journey seamlessly woven through the tapestry of academia, research, and impactful healthcare initiatives, Fidelis ZUMAH is an academic trailblazer, holding a Master's degree in Collective Intelligence from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco.
He has an MSc and BSc in Public Health from the University of Ghana and University of Health and Allied Sciences respectively. He has over 5 years of research and professional experience in the health sector. As a Graduate Researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UM6P, Fidelis showcased his prowess in research by conducting a study on how uniquely Collective Intelligence could be applied in implementing Universal Health Care in Morocco, analyzing health policies and reviewing Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) evidence on non-communicable diseases in developing countries. His keen analytical skills were further honed at J-PAL, Morocco Employment Lab, where he delved into policies targeting non-communicable diseases. Fidelis has an embroidered diversity of professional experiences, ranging from his role as a Senior Public Health Officer at the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd to his position as an Assistant Project Manager at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. In these roles, he managed large clinical datasets, collaborated on clinical research, and collaborated on benchmarking in Collective Intelligence. He also worked with institutions, including, Marie Stopes International Ghana, SEND Ghana, and Ghana Health Service, just to mention a few. Fidelis has been a key contributor to groundbreaking research projects, including the AI and Collective Intelligence Research Project at the School of Collective Intelligence. He has contributed to several publications including data quality, evaluation of measles surveillance systems, Cholera, gestational weight gain and birth outcomes, Hepatitis B, and Safer sex negotiations in Benin. Fidelis is deeply committed to giving back to the community. As a Co-Founder of Sahty, a non-profit digital platform, sponsored an MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recommend and match clients to healthcare and ambulance services in Morocco. He is also a Co-Founder of Apex Research Centre. At ACILAB, he is responsible for Research and Innovation. To achieve high-quality research outcomes for impact, he uniquely integrates collective intelligence into his work.
Bid OSCAR
Co-founder and Director Science & technology
Certified AI Engineer by the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute, Full Stack Developer, and Project Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and a Master's degree in Collective Intelligence. Leveraging 3 years of experience as a Data scientist in both private and public sectors.
He is actively engaged in ML and AI projects, including an AI model using Fuzzy Logic and Analytic Hierarchy Process for industrial systems diagnosis as well as a solution to the Multi-Armed Bandit Problem (Reinforcement Learning). In his two-year role as a Health Data Scientist and Statistician at the Benin Ministry of Health, he led data collection and reporting for the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign in 2021. His responsibilities extended to applying Deep Learning for medical image classification and managing the National Health Information System, showcasing his ability to bridge academic knowledge with practical applications in AI and ML. He also had a 1 year work experience as Business analyst. At ACILAB, he is in charge of science and technology projects. Driven by a passion for innovation, he strives to make a positive impact on society through technology.