
Mapalo Lukashi

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About me
Data & Artificial Intelligence Lead @ BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub | Data Analytics, Business Strategy
Education

The University of Zambia
2014 - 2020Bachelor of Engineering - BE Geomatics Engineering
Hillcrest National Technical High School
2010 - 2012High School: Taking pure Sciences Chemistry and Physics. BiologySocial Sciences History, Computer ScienceAdditional Mathematics, Ordinary Mathematics (Syllabus D)

Katz School of Science and Health
2023 - 2025Master of Science - MS at Yeshiva University Data Analytics & Visualization
Quantic School of Business and Technology
2021 - 2022Master of Business Administration - MBA Business/ innovation/ Strategy Distinction
Experience

Vodafone Zambia
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018Responsibilities where to research, write and edit articles. To look for stories to cover on people in our society and arrange interviews with them. To help plan competitions and appropriate prizes. Using Innovate ways to market the company brand, products and services to the general public.
Jump By Vodafone Core Marketing Team
Nov 2016 - Jan 2018Student Brand Ambassador/ - Customer Care Specialist Assistant
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

Inspired Dreams
Feb 2018 - Dec 2020Marketing ManagerInspired Dreams is a human capital development agency, Headquartered in Lusaka Zambia.Skill Area (Digital Marketing)● Specific skill (Sales & Marketing Digitization): Developed digital marketing plans, customizedprogram sales funnels and managed paid advertisements leading to client acquisitions for thevarious annual training programs.● Specific skill (Email Marketing): Developed and managed Email marketing and Automation.Skill Area (E Commerce)● Specific skill (Web Development): Carried out website design and Build Show less

Suncare Ltd
Feb 2018 - Dec 2018Project Consultant
WaterPower Technologies
Oct 2019 - Oct 2024Co-FounderWater Power Technologies is a one-stop shop for all your solar pump, drip irrigation, and water tank needs! We carry the latest and greatest products from the leading manufacturers, and our knowledgeable staff is always ready to help you find the perfect solution for your needs. We also offer installation services, so you can be sure your new purchase is properly installed and ready to use. Come see us today and let us help you take your water management to the next level!

MAKE LIVE INTERNATIONAL LTD
Dec 2020 - Dec 2024Managing OwnerMake live international is a management consulting firm that helps its clientsTo Ideate/clarify their ideas and innovations and pair them with the best execution practices. Skill Area (Process Design)● Specific skill (Planning and Marketing): Built the company’s Business Services Model Design,Packaging and Revenue Model Selection. Hence, positioning the company in the market andgaining it consistent and growing revenues.● Specific skill (Remodelling): Carried out the business process remodeling and companyautomation process.Skill Area (Management)● Specific skill (Organizational Structure): Designed and built Organizational structure, selectingdifferent teams● Specific skill (Change Management): Led organizational change management. Show less

NATCOM
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021Consulting ManagerNatcom is one of Zambia's oldest and largest Metal recycling companies with branches spread acrossZambia. My role was to manage all three branches in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Northwestern.Skill Area (Operations)● Specific skill (Supply Chain Management): Designed and Built a Truck Tracking system in Excelfor movement and cargo tracking as a means to safeguard scrap metal cargo in transit.● Specific skill (Process Optimization): Designed and Built a Company owed-Debt trackingthe system, for establishing ease and transparency of collection of companies' Account receivables.Skill Area (Strategy)● Specific skill (Opportunity Analysis): Managed Stock Control through Stock Card built system inExcel that I designed and looked out for opportunities for improvement Show less

Mpinga Mulongoti Architects & Partners
Apr 2021 - Feb 2023Junior Survey EngineerAfter Serving as an Intern, I was promoted to Junior Survey Engineer at the firm. Sub contracted for A US Embassy Centre for Disease (CDC) Construction Project

BongoHive Technology and Innovation Hub
Mar 2023 - now• Led the data department at BongoHive, ensuring effective data utilization and monetization strategies to stay ahead of the competition.• Developed innovative ways to explore and leverage data within the ecosystem for strategic decision-making.• Implemented data-driven initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and competitive advantage. As an associate I am a key member of the organisation contributing broadly in the following ways: Designing entrepreneurship programmes and providing. consultation to clients, entrepreneurs, and. leading cross-functional teams to address business challenges. I additionally provide strategic/technical recommendations to departmental plans based on business and market data.
Data & Artificial Intelligence Lead
Jul 2023 - nowAssociate: Entreprenueurship Programs
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

Oxfam International
Oct 2024 - nowCommunications Fellow
Licenses & Certifications
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BALANCED SCORECARD
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: MANAGING UNCERTAINTY OF DEMAND
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

VENTURE CAPITAL
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

STRATEGY II: CORPORATE-LEVEL STRATEGY
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyApr 2021 - View certificate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

BRAND DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

STRATEGY III: INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyFeb 2022 - View certificate

ILO SIYB TRAINER
International Labour OrganizationJan 2019 - View certificate

STRATEGY I: BUSINESS-LEVEL STRATEGY
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyJan 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Mapalo LukashiTop Finalist Zicklin Business Case Competition Baruch College Apr. 2024 We Made Top 3!!!Happy To Share my recent achievement. Having made it to being one of the top 3 teams for the Zicklin Business Case Competition hosted by Baruch College in New York. A phoneominal competition that invited graduate students from all Universities in New York to compete. My team and I worked on a Case study to solve challenges being faced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) one of the largest metro organizations in the world. We delivered data backed solutions in… Mehr anzeigen We Made Top 3!!!Happy To Share my recent achievement. Having made it to being one of the top 3 teams for the Zicklin Business Case Competition hosted by Baruch College in New York. A phoneominal competition that invited graduate students from all Universities in New York to compete. My team and I worked on a Case study to solve challenges being faced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) one of the largest metro organizations in the world. We delivered data backed solutions in digital transformation for the MTA before a panel of Judges that also included a representative from the MTA itself . So glad and grateful to God to have been part of this, and Kudos to my team members Rachael Ojopagogo , Loretta Ching'andu and Abdulla Mamun for sparing no sleep to present a memorable pitch. We keep Innovating Weniger anzeigen
- Awarded to Mapalo LukashiPachiPanda Innovation Challenge Top 10 Finalist WWF & MTN FUND Sept. 2022 An innovation challenge focused on exploring ideas and solutions in the conservation and sustainability sector. Powered by MTN Foundation & WWF Zambia.
- Awarded to Mapalo LukashiKweza Top 10 Finalist Zanaco Bank Dez. 2021 Kweza was the Ultimate Pitch Competition hosted By Zanaco and received over 13 000 applications from small and medium enterprises in Zambia. Our company Water Power Technologies was among the few that made it to the Top 10 of the Competition and received K25,000 in funding.
- Awarded to Mapalo Lukashi1st Place SADC Innovation Challenge (ZAMBIA) SADC Aug. 2020 The SADC Innovation Challenge was open for applicants from all SADC countries, beginning August 2020,when the applicants signed to participate. Thirty-six companies across seven countries (South Africa,Tanzania, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia) participated in the challenge. Thechallenge then ran from September 2020 through March 2021. Participants competed in one of the thematicareas of Access to services, Digital Financial Identity, SMME Financing and Woman… Mehr anzeigen The SADC Innovation Challenge was open for applicants from all SADC countries, beginning August 2020,when the applicants signed to participate. Thirty-six companies across seven countries (South Africa,Tanzania, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia) participated in the challenge. Thechallenge then ran from September 2020 through March 2021. Participants competed in one of the thematicareas of Access to services, Digital Financial Identity, SMME Financing and Woman and Savings challenges.Among the thirty-six companies, four ventures finalists from the SADC Innovation Challenge made it througha 6-month programme that would see the ventures develop into operational market businesses and unlockaccess to investors looking to invest in their venture by the end of the programme Weniger anzeigen
Volunteer Experience
Mentor & Judge
Issued by The Tony Elumelu Foundation on Jan 2022
Associated with Mapalo LukashiInspired Leaders Chairperson
Issued by Inspired Dreams Intl on Jan 2020
Associated with Mapalo LukashiFacilitator
Issued by BeRelevant Africa on Jan 2022
Associated with Mapalo LukashiGuest Lecturer's Teaching Assistant- Co lecturing Support
Issued by Katz School of Science and Health on Sept 2023
Associated with Mapalo LukashiMentor
Issued by When Females Lead on Jan 2021
Associated with Mapalo LukashiMentor & Judge
Issued by LusakaStartupWeek on Jan 2020
Associated with Mapalo LukashiLaunch IT Accelerator Mentor
Issued by NyamukAfrica on Jan 2021
Associated with Mapalo LukashiJudges Coordinator (UNZA)
Issued by Hult Prize Foundation on Jun 2020
Associated with Mapalo Lukashi
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- beBemba
- nyNyanja
- poPolish
- spSpanish
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