Dr. Thomas Odong

is the founder and director TAFITIDATA Consults areas of expertise include Biometry (Applied Statistics), Research Methods, Statistical genetics and Bioinformatics. Thomas has over 20 years of extensive experiences in Biometry/statistical consulting and lecturing. He has been providing technical backstopping in areas of study design and data analysis to several local (AT-Uganda, NARO) and international (CIP, PRAPACE, FAO-Sudan) researchers.   At the moment, Dr. Odong is a lecturer at the School of Agricultural Sciences; Makerere University where he teaches applied statistics, Population and Quantitative Genetics. Dr. Odong also visited and taught (Statistics, Research Methods, Quantitative Genetics and Bioinformatics) at West Africa Center of Crop Improvement (WACCI)-University of Ghana, Legon (June 2015, June 2016), African Center Crop Improvement (ACCI)-University of KwaZulu Natal (June 2014), University of Namibia (July-August 2014) and University of Zimbabwe (2007).  

Dr. Odong completed his PhD in Statistical Genetics from Wageningen University, the Netherlands in 2012. One of the five papers from his PhD thesis won “The 2014 Outstanding Paper in Plant Genetic Resources award” of the American Crop Science Society (https://www.wageningenur.nl/en/newsarticle/CSSA-award-2014-for-PhD-Thomas-Odong.htm).  

Dr. Hellen Namawejje

As one of the Director and Founder of TAFITIDATA CONSULTS, I have over a decade of expertise in statistics, research design, and data analysis. My extensive experience spans various sectors, including agriculture, public health, and socio-economic research, enabling me to develop tailored methodologies that meet the specific needs of our clients. I have successfully led numerous projects, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers our clients to extract meaningful insights from their data.
I am committed to delivering excellence through a personalized approach, actively engaging with clients from project inception to completion. My focus on clear communication ensures that clients understand the statistical concepts and methodologies employed, instilling confidence in the results. At TAFITIDATA CONSULTS, we are dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights that drive positive outcomes and advance research in the Great Lakes region and beyond

Prof. Susan B.Tumwebaze