Ziri Issa is a visionary leader in the field of technology and innovation. He has held key leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, particularly in workforce development, including roles at Swahilipot Hub Foundation and the Global Opportunity Youth Network – Mombasa. In these capacities, Ziri has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation, building data-driven systems, training youth in data and AI, and connecting young people to meaningful opportunities.
Beyond his leadership in youth-focused initiatives, Ziri is the Founder of JengaSol Consulting, a firm specializing in business workflow automation using Artificial Intelligence, and a Systems and Strategy Consultant at Innovus Group, where he provides expertise in designing scalable technology solutions and aligning IT strategy with business growth. His diverse consulting experience, both locally and internationally, brings valuable insights into driving innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Ziri actively contributes to open-source projects, including the Mozilla Common Voice initiative, where he contributes and validates Swahili sentences to help AI systems learn the language naturally.