Jacob Saikolo is an experienced Data Manager at IPOR, bringing over five years of expertise in survey programming, data management, statistical analysis, general computer programming, spatial data analysis, and geographic information systems. He holds a Master of Science in Data Science from Manipal University in India and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Computer Science from the University of Malawi.
With a strong academic foundation and practical experience, Jacob specializes in end-to-end data systems and methodologies with a focus on data quality aspects. He is proficient in designing and implementing CAPI, CAWI, and CATI data collection systems. He has hands-on experience with tools like SurveyCTO, ODK, CSPro, Survey Solutions, REDCap, and CommCare. His analytical capabilities span across major platforms, including Stata, R, Python, SPSS, SAS, Excel, Power BI, Data Studio, Access Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, QGIS, etc.
Jacob's technical expertise enables him to design data systems and protocols, develop and program complex survey instruments, oversee real-time field monitoring, and perform advanced statistical analyses and data visualizations. He is also skilled in writing evidence-based reports and proposals for decision-making and policy influence.
Previously, Jacob served as a part-time lecturer in statistics and computer science at the University of Malawi. He continues to be actively involved in the data science community, staying current with emerging technologies and contributing to professional knowledge-sharing networks