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SIMON KOMU WAMICHA
Legal and Policy Cosultant
Nairobi,30
Summary
Compliance professional with over four years of experience in regulatory compliance, policy analysis, and technology governance. Expertise in translating complex legal and regulatory frameworks into clear, practical guidance and designing compliance scenarios for AI systems, data privacy, and ethical governance. Proven track record advising on cross-border regulations, conducting structured policy research, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to government standards.
Overview
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Certification
7
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years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Owner
CarbonAI Africa
07.2024 - Current
- Founded and currently leads a sustainability technology startup developing compliance-based systems for carbon emissions in Africa.
- Designed and launched UhaiAPI, a carbon emissions calculation API focused on Scope 2 emissions, leveraging analytical reasoning to ensure compliance accuracy with GHG Protocol standards.
- Technical Architecture: Spearheaded the development of a hybrid cloud/edge ecosystem incorporating IoT gateways, smart metering, and analytics dashboards to support African organizations in achieving net-zero commitments.
- Strategic Leadership: Established organizational vision and operational strategy for sustainability technology development across African markets.
- Operationalized compliance frameworks and corporate governance standards into product workflows to support regulatory adherence across African markets.
Independent Legal & Policy Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Specialized in technology law, regulatory compliance, and policy advisory for emerging technology sectors.
- Conducted comparative research on EU and UK IoT and energy standards, applying regulatory frameworks to develop Africa-specific policy recommendations for technology deployment.
- Drafted and reviewed contractual frameworks including employment agreements, ESOP structures, joint ventures, licensing agreements, and NDAs, performing detailed legal analysis and audit of IP compliance.
- Advised clients on structuring Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) projects valued at $500K+, integrating risk analysis with project management and implementation.
- Simplified complex regulatory frameworks into clear, practical guidance, enhancing client understanding of public policy and compliance requirements.
Research and Communications Assistant
The World Ethical Data Forum
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Focused on policy research and legal analysis on AI governance, data ethics, and privacy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Delivered policy research and legal analysis on AI governance, data ethics, and privacy in Sub-Saharan Africa, informing strategic briefs for executive stakeholders.
- Training & Capacity Building: Trained multidisciplinary teams on the EU AI Act and emerging data protection regulations to enhance organizational understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Cross-Sector Research: Supported cross-sector research initiatives on cybersecurity and ethics, enhancing interdisciplinary outputs and stakeholder engagement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Executed partnership and sponsorship engagement strategy for WEDF 2022 conference, liaising with speakers, sponsors, and partners.
- Evaluated AI system responses for alignment with regulatory standards, professionalism, and ethical governance, supporting model refinement.
Policy, Advocacy and Communications Intern
Global Health Strategies
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Focused on policy development, advocacy campaigns, and stakeholder communications in public health.
- Developed policy briefs and presentations for stakeholders in public health, maternal health, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) campaigns, mapping policy landscapes and regulatory frameworks in the DRC, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
- Advocacy Project Coordination: Coordinated donor-funded advocacy projects and social media campaigns in South Africa.
- Policy Monitoring: Monitored health policy trends and produced weekly insight reports for executive teams in South Africa.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Strathmore University, Strathmore Law School
06.2018
Skills
- AI Governance & Emerging Technology Policy
- EU AI Act Implementation
- Responsible AI Framework Development
- Data Protection & Privacy Compliance (GDPR)
- Technology Ethics
- Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance (Africa, EU, UK)
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Research & Policy Analysis
- Comparative Regulatory Research
- Policy Brief Development for C-Suite Stakeholders
- Legislative Monitoring & Trend Analysis
- Strategic Briefing & Executive Communication
- Public Policy
- Legal Analysis
- Analytical Reasoning
- Sustainability & Climate Technology
- Carbon Emissions Measurement (Scope 2)
- MRV Systems Design
- GHG Protocol Compliance
- IoT Integration for Energy meters
- Net-Zero Strategy Implementation
- Strategic Consulting & Business Development
- Startup Founding
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management
- Policy Advisory for Technology Deployment
- Project Structuring ($500K AMI Projects)
- Resource Mobilization
- Project & Program Management
- Legal Project Management
- Compliance Framework Operationalization
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Advocacy Campaign Management
- Donor-Funded Project Delivery
- Audit
- Risk Analysis
Websites
Certification
- CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist Professional Certificate, Coursera, In Progress
- Foundations of Project Management, Google (Coursera)
- OneTrust Certified Privacy, ESG, GRC Professional, OneTrust
- Data Protection, Centre for Intellectual Property and Informational Technology
- The Materiality of ESG Factors Specialization, University of Pennsylvania (Coursera)
- Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills Specialization, Politecnico di Milano (Coursera)
Interests
Classical Literature
Films & Documentaries
Philosophy
Leadership Affiliations
- Community of Practice on Human Rights & Technology - Tech Legality, Member, 2024-01-01, Present
- All Tech is Human, Member, 2023-01-01, Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
friday
saturday
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morning
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Quote
The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
James Baldwin
Accomplishments
- Supported legal and policy advisory for AMI and digital infrastructure projects exceeding US$500,000 in value.
- Produced governance and compliance recommendations supporting project implementation.
Timeline
Founder & Owner
CarbonAI Africa
07.2024 - Current
Independent Legal & Policy Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2023 - Current
Research and Communications Assistant
The World Ethical Data Forum
07.2021 - 05.2022
Policy, Advocacy and Communications Intern
Global Health Strategies
11.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Strathmore University, Strathmore Law School