Senior Management

John is an experienced economic and business consultant and has wide experience in economic, accounting, auditing and business management issues. Currently pursuing a PhD in Economics (University of Nairobi), and a PhD in Finance (Open University of Tanzania-OUT), he has a Master of Arts in Economics (University of Nairobi), a Bachelors Degree of Commerce (Finance Option-University of Nairobi), a CPA (K) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).  He has extensive experience in research softwares such as SPSS, STATA and EVIEWS. His work experience spans across sectors such as hospitality, banking, logistics and business consulting. He has previously worked a senior accountant (Hilton Hotel), Senior Auditor (Imperial Bank) and Head of the Internal Audit Department (SDV Transami Ltd).

Relevant Leadership, Employment and Consultancy Background

• Current CEO & Team Leader - Finstock Consulting Ltd (Training and Consulting Firm)
• Current CEO & Team Leader - Finstock Evarsity College Ltd (E-learning College registered under Ministry of Education and NITA)
• Director and Promoter - Wits Technologies Ltd (Software, Web development and ICT firm)
• Director and Promoter - Finstock Finance Solutions Ltd (Accounting, Finance, Tax Consulting firm)
• Principal Consultant - Development of a business plan for Premier  Bank of Somalia
• Principal Consultant - Feasibility study for UHT line for  Mukuruweini Wakulima Dairy Ltd
• Principal Consultant - Development of a business plan for NorthFront Technologies Mlugha edutech product

Marketing Director, Finstock Evarsity USA LLC

A commercial executive with over 20 years work experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Governance from both public and private sector. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer at Institute of internal auditors, Kenya. Prior to joining the institute, he was the Business Development Manager at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in charge of Kenya and Rwanda and also served at Kenya Power & Lighting Company as a Marketing & Customer Relations officer, Triton Petroleum Company as a Territory Manager and Caltex Oil (K) Ltd as a Station Operations Manager.

He holds an MBA in Corporate Management from KCA University, BSC in statistics from University of Nairobi and a Post graduate diploma in Sales & Marketing Management from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) – UK. He has attended and participated in many other professional training programs both locally and internationally.

He is affiliated to a number of professional bodies by being a member which are Marketing Society of Kenya, Kenya institute of Management, Institute of internal auditors-Kenya and Institute of Directors -Kenya.

He has additionally been a volunteer judge for the various MSK coordinated trade fairs for the last 10 years and also formerly served at Kenya institute of Management as a chair in their Branch advisory Board committee.

Sammy Mwaura is a Kenyan information technology professional, software engineer, technology entrepreneur, and digital learning technology practitioner with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Africa Nazarene University. His professional interests lie at the intersection of software engineering, educational technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the practical application of information systems to solve educational and organizational challenges.

He currently serves as IT Manager and Lead Web Developer at Finstock Evarsity Ltd, where he is actively involved in the development and continuous enhancement of digital learning technologies and the institution's Learning Management System (LMS). His work in this area encompasses online learning, learner and course management, digital assessment, academic administration, system integration, and the development of technology-enabled solutions for education.

A major area of his professional and research interest is the application of Artificial Intelligence in education. He is particularly interested in AI-powered educational systems, intelligent assistants, knowledge retrieval, conversational interfaces, and the integration of AI with Learning Management Systems. His work explores how AI can improve access to educational information, support learners and prospective students, automate institutional processes, and create more intelligent and responsive digital learning environments. He is also interested in the practical and responsible adoption of AI, particularly where AI systems interact with institutional knowledge and educational content.

Sammy has extensive experience in software engineering and web-based information systems, including PHP application development, database systems, RESTful APIs, Linux server administration, web technologies, and system integration. He is interested in designing reliable, scalable, maintainable, and user-focused software solutions, particularly where technology can address real-world challenges in education and business.

He is also Director and Lead Web Developer at Wits Technologies Ltd, through which he has been involved in developing and implementing web-based software and digital solutions. His work reflects a broader interest in digital transformation and the use of technology to improve organizational efficiency, automate processes, enhance service delivery, and support innovation.

His interests in digital transformation extend to the challenges of technology adoption in developing and emerging economies. He is particularly interested in cost-effective, locally relevant, sustainable, and adaptable technology solutions that can help organizations and educational institutions make effective use of digital technologies.