William Njoroge Nyamu, PMP®

Head of Shared Services at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

William Njoroge Nyamu, PMP®, has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. William began their career in 2008 as an IT Support at the Directorate of ICT, Kenyatta University. In 2009, they worked as a Software Developer at Vision Technologies for a brief period.

From 2010 to 2012, William worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Touchline Management Consultants Ltd. During this time, they managed various consultancy projects and developed web-based software solutions in the Human Resource domain for clients in sectors such as Education, Research, Manufacturing, Insurance, Wildlife Conservation, and Community Development. William successfully led the development, implementation, and maintenance of online solutions including Employee Information Management System, Performance Management System, Job Evaluation System, Leave Management System, Payroll System, and Recruitment Portal. William was also responsible for managing projects from initialization to closure and conducting post-implementation reviews with clients.

From 2012 to the present, William has been associated with Ol Pejeta Conservancy, initially as the Deputy Manager - IT, then as the Head of Technology, and currently as the Head of Shared Services. In their role as the Deputy Manager - IT, they established and managed an IT department, formulated and implemented IT policies, reduced internet costs by 60%, implemented ERP and performance management systems, enhanced systems reliability through network links, managed the implementation of integrated human resources systems, and acquired a license to deploy a drone within the conservancy. As the Head of Technology, William provided vision and leadership for technology initiatives, led Ol Pejeta's digital transformation journey, ensured staff had sufficient skills in business systems and cybersecurity, and performed donor liaison on conservation tech projects. In their current role as the Head of Shared Services, they are responsible for improving accountability and efficiency across the organization, spearheading digital transformation, and leading teams in Technical Operations (Logistics), Technology, and Supply Chain. William is also overseeing the implementation of a $4 million ERP system.

Overall, William Njoroge Nyamu, PMP®, has demonstrated expertise in IT support, software development, consultancy, project management, and leadership in the technology domain.

William Njoroge Nyamu, PMP®, has a diverse education history with a focus on software engineering, project management, and data science. William pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from Kenyatta University, graduating in 2009. During their time at Kenyatta University, they gained a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.

In 2014, William obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Computer Pride College. This certification indicates their comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies and techniques.

Furthermore, William attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022, where they studied Data Science & Machine Learning. This program likely expanded their knowledge in advanced data analysis techniques and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.

In addition to their formal education, William has also obtained a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. The specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.

Overall, their educational background showcases a well-rounded foundation in software engineering, project management, and data science, which makes him a versatile professional in these fields.

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Timeline

  • Head of Shared Services

    January 1, 2023 - present

  • Head of Technology

    March 1, 2015

  • Deputy Manager - IT

    April 1, 2012