Sammi Laryea is a dynamic ICT practitioner, tech-preneur, fashion designer and inspirational mentor with a significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. He is currently a part-time lecturer at GIMPA and Sterling Project Group, where he teaches PRINCE2 project management to senior personnel in many companies in Ghana.
Transitioning from industry to academia, Sammi served as a lecturer at Marshals University and later returned in 2020 as Assistant General Manager to guide Dolait Yogurt through the complexities of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his leadership the team not only met monthly targets but made the business profitable for its investors.
Beyond corporate roles, Sammi is a seasoned data centre engineer and Head of Protocol at the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds degrees from Regent University, Lulea University in Sweden, and the University of Ghana Business School. As founder and CEO of Desiderata Information Systems Limited for nearly seventeen years, he has influenced global projects for organisations including the United Nations, showcasing his commitment to education, mentorship and societal impact.
His multifaceted journey reflects expertise in the technology industry alongside a passion for innovation, resilience and mentorship.
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