James Tila Ochen

• Think Tank Global Solutions Limited (TTGS Ltd)
  
  
  • Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), Chief Operation Officer (COO) & Managing Director (MD) | 2024 – Present.
    • Spearheading the strategic vision, innovation, and growth of TTGS Ltd, focusing on AI, Blockchain, and emerging technologies.
    • Leading the development of ProBridge and Tuwe Technologies, addressing critical challenges in education and real estate.
    • Fostering partnerships with investors, governments, and institutions to drive sustainable solutions across Africa.
    • Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic vision and mission.
    • Directing multidisciplinary teams of tech experts and industry professionals to deliver transformative solutions.
    
    
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 2014 – 2024.
    • Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic vision and mission.
    • Oversaw financial lobbying and sustainability, and fostered partnerships with investors.
    
    
• Kampala International University (KIU)
  
  
  • Foreign Marketing Representative (Kenya) | 2021 – 2023.
    • Developed and implemented student recruitment strategies across East Africa, increasing student intake by over 10,000.
    • Built strong relationships with educational stakeholders to expand KIU’s regional presence.
    
    
  • International Relations Lecturer | 2017 – 2023.
    • Taught and mentored over 500 students in subjects such as Civil-Military Relations, Security Studies, Climate Change, Diplomacy, and International Relations Theory.
    • Played a key role in curriculum development and supervised research initiatives.
    
    
• Leadership Roles
  
  
  • President, Rotary Club – Kampala International University | 2016.
    • Led community service projects, fostering social impact and community development.
    
    
  • President, Journalism Students Association – KIU | 2015.
    • Directed student activities and communication initiatives, promoting collaboration and innovation.
    
    
  • President, Pan Africa Youth Alliance – KIU Chapter | 2014.
    • Managed community service projects, advocating for youth empowerment and development.

• Think Tank Global Solutions Limited (TTGS Ltd)
  
  
  • Founded in 2014, TTGS Ltd is aiming to be a leading tech and Consultancy Company focused on bridging gaps in education, real estate, and fintech across Africa.
  
  
  • Key Projects:
    
    
    • ProBridge: An AI automated student admission and recruitment platform designed to streamline access to higher education and career guidance.
    • Tuwe Technologies: An AI and Blockchain-powered real estate solution offering efficiency in property management, transactions, and service provider integration.

• PhD in International Relations | 2023 – Present
  
  
  • University of Nairobi (Major: Science and Technology in International Relations).
  
  
• Master’s in Human Rights and Strategic Development | 2021 – 2023
  
  
  • Kampala International University
  
  
• Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy | 2017 – 2021
  
  
  • Makerere University
  
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and Journalism | 2013 – 2016
  
  
  • Kampala International University
  
  

• Technological Field:
  
  
  1. Artificial Intelligence (Google)
  
  
  2. Blockchain Technology (Google)
  
  
  3. Basic Software Development
  
  
  4. Big Data
  
  
  5. Internet of Things (IoT)
  
  
  6. Cloud Computing
  
  
  7. E-Commerce
  
  
  8. Information Technology (Network and Internet Tech)
  
  
• Other Fields:
  
  
  • Advanced Film Production
  
  
  • Chiromancy (Palm Reading)
  
  
  • Online Marketing
  
  
  • Business Management
  
  
  • Pedagogy
  
  
  • Career Guidance (Makerere University)
  
  
  • Corporate Bidding (UN)
  
  

• Co-authored several academic papers in the fields of International Relations, Security Studies, and Strategic Intelligence, with a focus on African contexts.


• Contributed to industry reports and journals on the role of media and technology in solving news dissemination challenges.

• Innovative Problem Solver: Constantly seeks to devise new solutions to address Africa’s challenges in education, real estate, and fintech.


• Resilient and Visionary Leader: Built and sustained TTGS Ltd for over a decade with no external funding, demonstrating resilience and strategic foresight.


• Strategic Thinker: Proven expertise in leadership, decision-making, and fostering partnerships that drive impact and growth.


• Purpose-Driven: Passionate about using technology to create lasting societal change and improve lives across Africa.

James Tila Ochen is a trailblazer in the tech and education sectors, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to sustainable development. Through his leadership at TTGS Ltd, he has transformed visionary ideas into impactful realities, bridging gaps and empowering communities across Africa. His work continues to inspire and pave the way for a brighter, more connected future.