Pendo is an experienced data scientist with a specialization in information technology and the financial services sector. She excels at driving digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiencies. Pendo has a proven track record of leading large-scale projects, improving customer experiences, and delivering measurable business results. Her passion lies in leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and create business value, with professional experience spanning consulting, telecoms, audit (Big4), and banking.  

In addition to her professional work, Pendo is dedicated to community building and promoting tech inclusivity. She is the co-founder of the Ubuntu AI community, with a vision to bring together experts, professionals, and individual enthusiasts in machine learning and AI to strengthen AI in Zambia. Pendo is also a technical writer and regularly shares insights about data science, AI, and related technology on Medium. She has spoken on local and international stages about data science and tech inclusivity.