Douglas Ayitey (He/Him)

Douglas T. Ayitey is the Founder and CEO of MakersPlace. He is a STEM.org certified Master trainer in Ghana and the West Africa sub-region. Knowledge and experience in a broad and robust understanding of electrical/electronic, sustainable energy, and programming.

He holds a Master of Science in Energy and Sustainable Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Regional Maritime University, and a Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Accra Technical University.

His research areas are energy efficiency and conservation, industrial internet of things IIoT, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and Robotics. He has peer-reviewed publications in well-reputed international journals and has presented at conferences.

Douglas works closely with children at age (5 - 17 years), young adults at age (18 - 25 years old), and teachers to develop their skills and inspire a love of computing and technology.

His exceptional communication skills, unique interpersonal skills, strong team player mindset, and abilities to mentor and lead, coupled with excellent organizational skills are what is driving the success at MakersPlace Ghana. His passion for STEM/STEAM disciplines and his desire to help young people have quality, practical lifelong learning experiences as they prepare for future careers is unparalleled.