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Dr. Samson A. Ogola

Executive Technology Leader · CIO · CTO · AI Strategist · Faculty

  • Tyngsboro, MA
  • 978-967-0052
  • sadada2008@gmail.com
  • linkedin.com/in/samogola

Core Competencies

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDigital TransformationCloud Computing (AWS · Azure · GCP)CybersecurityEnterprise ArchitectureHealthcare IT · Epic SystemsProject Portfolio ManagementData Analytics · Business IntelligenceIT GovernanceHigher Education TechnologyStrategic Leadership

Experience

2024 — Present

Chief Technology Officer & Founding Member

Nova Analytics International · United States · Global

  • Lead AI strategy, analytics platforms, and machine learning initiatives.
  • Guide organizations through AI adoption and digital transformation.
  • Design scalable cloud-based AI architectures and governance frameworks.

2020 — Present

Founder & President

St. Thomas Aid Initiative — Kenya · Kenya

  • Strategic leadership for education, healthcare, and community development programs.
  • Lead fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships with government and nonprofits.
  • Direct community outreach focused on poverty alleviation and social impact.
  • Expanded educational support and healthcare programs serving vulnerable populations.

2021 — 2024

Information Technology Project Manager

Tufts Medicine · Boston, MA

  • Managed enterprise healthcare technology projects supporting Epic deployments across multiple facilities.
  • Coordinated rollout and migration involving approximately 15,000 devices.
  • Led stakeholder communications, project planning, risk management, and implementation.
  • Supported infrastructure modernization and healthcare automation initiatives.

2018 — 2021

Technical Customer Services

Amazon · United States

  • Delivered advanced technical support for customers and enterprise systems.
  • Resolved complex hardware, software, and network issues while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • Served as liaison between customers and technical teams to ensure timely resolution.

2017 — 2018

System Support Engineer

Worldwide Tech Services · United States

  • Implemented and supported Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Installed and maintained data center infrastructure and IP network systems.
  • Delivered technical solutions with high operational performance.

2010 — 2016

Regional Information Technology Manager

Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) · 15 African Countries

  • Led multinational technology projects across 15 African countries.
  • Directed deployment of enterprise information systems and established 13 data centers.
  • Managed infrastructure projects, training programs, and regional IT teams.
  • Supported digital transformation and capacity-building programs across member states.

2009 — 2016

Faculty Lecturer

Maseno University · Kenya

  • Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in IT, computer science, business, and management.
  • Developed curricula, instructional materials, and assessment strategies.
  • Supervised research projects and mentored students on academic and career development.

2012 — 2015

Senior Lecturer

Kenya School of Government · Kenya

  • Delivered executive training programs for government officials in strategic management, ICT, and public administration.
  • Developed curricula, training manuals, and instructional resources.
  • Conducted research, consultancy activities, and capacity-building initiatives.

2007 — 2012

Faculty Lecturer

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) · Kenya

  • Delivered courses in programming, networking, cybersecurity, web development, and information systems.
  • Supervised student projects and provided academic advising.
  • Leveraged instructional technologies to enhance teaching and student engagement.

Education

  • Doctor of Business AdministrationWilliam Howard Taft University2021
  • M.S. Applied Artificial IntelligenceEastern University2026 — 2027
  • Master of Computer ScienceAtlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences2025
  • MBA, Strategic ManagementMaseno University, Kenya2010
  • BSc Information TechnologyJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology2007

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Security — Specialty

    Amazon Web Services

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate

    Amazon Web Services

  • Google IT Support / Gies Dual Credential

    Google · Gies College of Business

  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 & 2

    CompTIA

  • Network+

    CompTIA

  • Senior Management Course

    Kenya School of Government