Founder. Analyst. Builder.

Shanon Ashley

I build data-informed ventures, equip young people, and apply technology to practical African challenges.

Founder, data analyst, and digital transformation advocate.

Yaounde, Cameroon

About

Technology with purpose. Leadership with reach.

I am a technology and social-impact leader based in Yaounde, Cameroon. My work connects data analysis, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, project leadership, and community development to create useful systems and sustainable opportunity.

What I do

Turning insight into useful action.

My practice combines analytical rigor, responsible technology, venture building, and people-centered leadership.

Shanon Ashley in a light blue shirt in a modern courtyard

Data & Insights

Transforming programme and business data into clear decisions and measurable action.

Power BI
SQL
Python
Microsoft Excel
data visualisation
programme evaluation
impact assessment

AI & Digital Transformation

Applying responsible AI and practical digital systems to improve services, workflows, and future readiness.

AI adoption
workflow improvement
cloud tools
digital literacy
future technologies
process documentation

Entrepreneurship & Community

Building ventures and programmes that expand opportunity for young people and communities.

venture building
youth entrepreneurship
advocacy
sustainable development
programme leadership
partnerships

Speaking & Collaboration

Connecting people and ideas through strategic communication, intercultural dialogue, and partnership.

public speaking
stakeholder communication
global collaboration
client relationships
strategic planning

Selected outcomes

Impact in practice.

People reached

Individuals reached through community outreach, skills development, advocacy, and social innovation initiatives.

Beneficiaries satisfied

Improvement reported after introducing monitoring, evaluation, and service-delivery optimisation.

Student retention

Increase achieved through innovative digital strategies at AfrikSpark Academy.

Routine processing time

Reduction achieved by introducing digital and AI-supported academic and administrative workflows.

Experience

A career built across technology, enterprise, and impact.

From software engineering and data analysis to founding ventures and leading community programmes, each role has strengthened my ability to move ideas into measurable outcomes.

Shanon Ashley standing in a navy outfit inside a modern office

Smiles Africa Charity Organization · Cameroon
Featured role
Leading community outreach, partnership development, youth entrepreneurship, and programme evaluation.
- Reached more than 3,000 people
- improved beneficiary satisfaction by 78%
- supported growth in youth-led social enterprises
AfrikSpark Academy
AfrikSpark · Yaounde, Cameroon
VF Shopping Mall · Cameroon
Y G - Yems Group · Bamenda, Cameroon

Education and credentials

Continuous learning for a changing world.

Formal engineering training, advanced analytics study, and practical professional development underpin my approach to innovation and leadership.

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Education

May 2025 - Jul 2025

Certificate in Data Science

Stanford University School of Medicine

Precision medicine, cloud computing, statistical analysis, and applied machine learning for healthcare data.

May 2023 - Dec 2023

Certificate in Data Analytics

ExploreAI Academy

Advanced analytics, data visualisation, SQL, Python, data cleaning, and Microsoft Power BI.

Oct 2017 - Oct 2020

BTech in Computer Software Engineering

University of Buea

Software engineering, Java, object-oriented design, artificial intelligence, neural networks, cloud computing, and engineering mathematics.

Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

Higher National Diploma in Computer Engineering

Siantou Higher Institute of Business and Technology

Programming, computer architecture, operating systems, networking, system analysis, and management.

Certification

Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

Certified Virtual Assistant

ALX Africa

Executive calendar management, travel planning, communication, and operational support.

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Jul 2024 - Jul 2024

AI Augmented Professional Development

ALX Africa

Practical AI applications and business intelligence tools for productivity and analytical work.

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Contact

Let us build something useful.

I welcome strategic collaborations, speaking opportunities, and projects focused on data, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and community impact.

Open to strategic collaborations, speaking, and impact-focused projects.

contact@shanonashley.com