Our Team

Passionate individuals dedicated to transforming healthcare in Africa using AI

Meet Our Team

Our diverse team brings together expertise in healthcare, artificial intelligence, software development, and design to create solutions that truly meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Derrick Macharia

CEO/Founder/AI Engineer

Derrick leads Pawanax with a vision to transform healthcare in East Africa through innovative AI solutions that bridge language and cultural barriers.

Dr. Fidelis Ndombera

Co-founder/Research Scientist/Director

Dr. Ndombera brings extensive research expertise in AI applications for healthcare, focusing on solutions adapted for East African communities.

Stephen Muthoni

CFO

Stephen oversees Pawanax's financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth while maximizing our impact in making healthcare accessible.

Mercy Kirui

Marketing & Social Media

Mercy leads our social media and marketing campaigns, ensuring they resonate with our target audience

Owen Esiepe

Developer

Owen builds robust and scalable software solutions, specializing in creating systems optimized for low-resource environments.

Franklin Mvoi

Developer

Franklin focuses on developing intuitive interfaces and reliable backend systems for our healthcare AI solutions.

Evangeline Lilechi

Medical Practitioner

Evangeline provides essential clinical expertise to ensure our AI solutions align with actual medical practices and healthcare needs.

Loch Juma

Designer

Loch crafts intuitive and accessible user experiences, ensuring our solutions are user-friendly across diverse cultural contexts.

Join Our Team as an Intern

We're looking for passionate students and recent graduates who want to gain valuable experience while contributing to our mission of making healthcare accessible to all Africans.

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