The Elevate team

The people behind the vision.

Educators, operators, practitioners, and coaches working to build meaningful AI capability across Africa.

The Elevate AI Academy team
Anzoa Sarah, Founder and CEO of Elevate AI Academy
Founder and CEO

Anzoa Sarah

Educator, operator, and founder of Elevate School of Mastery.

Sarah leads Elevate's work in practical education and AI capability. She also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Legal Vault AI.

Faculty and coaches

Guiding the work.

Dr. Kisseka Abdallah, Head of AI Academy
Head of AI Academy

Dr. Kisseka Abdallah

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Dr. Kisseka Abdallah is a Ugandan medical doctor, entrepreneur, and innovator focused on using technology to improve healthcare and enterprise systems. While pursuing a Master's in Public Health, he co-founded Legacy Community Health Services Hospital and leads operations at Legacy Medical and Educational Services, advancing medical tourism and patient care efficiency. He also develops AI-driven software solutions such as Law Vault and Impact Pilot to support legal management and social impact projects, reflecting his commitment to tech-enabled development in Uganda.

Areas of expertise

  • Healthcare innovation
  • AI software solutions
  • Enterprise systems

Coaching focusApplying AI and technology to strengthen healthcare delivery, organisational efficiency, and social-impact initiatives in Uganda.

Maku Gideon, AI/ML Engineer · Deputy Head of AI Academy
AI/ML Engineer · Deputy Head of AI Academy

Maku Gideon

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Maku Gideon is an AI/ML Engineer who specializes in AI engineering, machine learning systems, and MLOps. He designs and builds practical AI solutions from experimentation through deployment, with a focus on reliable pipelines, evaluation, automation, and real-world usability. At Elevate AI Academy, he helps shape technical learning programs and guides learners in turning AI concepts into working systems.

Areas of expertise

  • AI engineering
  • MLOps
  • Machine learning systems
  • Production AI
  • Practical AI education

Coaching focusBuilding reliable AI systems and helping learners develop the technical confidence to move from ideas to deployed solutions.

Namata Lyton, Founder · Cheerly LiveUp App
Founder · Cheerly LiveUp App

Namata Lyton

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Namata Lyton is a social innovator, wellbeing advocate, and creator of the Cheerly LiveUp app, a platform focused on emotional growth, positivity, and life skills. She is also a fellow of beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship and is committed to purpose-driven innovation, youth empowerment, and wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

  • Youth empowerment
  • Wellbeing advocacy
  • Social innovation

Coaching focusUsing purpose-driven technology and practical learning to strengthen young people's wellbeing, confidence, and capacity to create positive change.

Wafukho David, AI Enthusiast · IT Specialist · Graphic Designer · Developer
AI Enthusiast · IT Specialist · Graphic Designer · Developer

Wafukho David

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Wafukho David is an AI enthusiast, IT specialist, graphic designer, and software developer who combines technology and creativity to solve real-world problems. He transforms ideas into practical applications, websites, digital systems, visual designs, and AI-powered solutions that are useful, engaging, and efficient.

Areas of expertise

  • Artificial intelligence
  • IT solutions
  • Software development
  • Graphic design
  • Digital innovation

Coaching focusBuilding technology that solves problems, inspires people, and creates meaningful impact through intelligent and visually engaging digital experiences.

Fahad Ssebuguzi, CEO · Legal Vault
CEO · Legal Vault

Fahad Ssebuguzi

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Fahad Ssebuguzi is the CEO of Legal Vault, a legal technology platform focused on simplifying legal document management and improving access to legal services. He is a business leader passionate about innovation and uses technology to streamline legal processes, support professionals with efficient digital solutions, and advance services that improve productivity and accessibility across the legal sector.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic thinking
  • Leadership coaching
  • Organizational strategy
  • Professional development

Coaching focusHelping leaders and professionals translate strategy, innovation, and technology into more effective organizations and accessible services.

Akintoye Isaac, AI Coach
AI Coach

Akintoye Isaac

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Isaac supports learners as they take their first ideas from exploration to practical application. His coaching style emphasises clarity, steady progress, and learning by doing, giving participants space to experiment while helping them develop the confidence and judgement needed to work effectively with AI.

Areas of expertise

  • AI fundamentals
  • Practical application
  • Learner development

Coaching focusGuiding learners from early experimentation toward confident, responsible, and useful AI practice.

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