Suggested new specialist from OKF network

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Field	Content
name	Alex Gastone Mkwizu
affiliation	GitHub Education
twitter	https://www.x.com/__AlexMkwizu
github	https://github.com/genie360s
gitlab
linkedin	https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mkwizu/
website	https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mkwizu/
email	[email protected]
area	Opensource Advocacy , Digital Public Goods , Open source Technical Communities , Data Science
country	TZ
reason	Alex Mkwizu embodies the spirit of openness and innovation that aligns perfectly with the mission of the Open Knowledge Foundation. With over three years of experience driving technological and social impact through open data and open-source advocacy in Tanzania, Alex has consistently demonstrated leadership and expertise in promoting inclusive knowledge-sharing.

His contributions to the open movement are tangible and impactful, from securing 350+ DataCamp scholarships for underrepresented students to leading the Dar es Salaam chapter of Open Source Community Africa, to organizing hackathons , workshops and conferences a GitHub Campus Expert with GitHub Education. As a data scientist at Afropavo Analytics and product manager at Tausi Africa, Alex is tackling the challenges of open data, open finance, and equitable access to credit in underserved communities, creating solutions that have the potential to scale across Africa.

Alex’s dedication to building tech communities and promoting digital literacy is evident through initiatives like the SmartGirls ICT program, which impacted over 1,500 girls, and organizing events such as Django Con Africa and TEDx University of Dar es Salaam, which inspired thousands while fostering partnerships with corporate and social organizations.

By combining his technical background in computer science, his commitment to the principles of openness, and his passion for socio-economic impact, Alex is driving systemic change. His inclusion in the OKFN Directory would amplify his efforts, create opportunities for collaboration, and further the mission of making knowledge and data accessible to everyone, everywhere. |
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