We are a group of Data Scientists, Developers & Education Specialists
We know what kids need, we know what teachers and education systems need, and we know how to make the tech to help them.
What We Do
Fab Data is a boutique technology company with a mission to empower policy makers, educators and administrators in developing countries with the insights they need to make informed decisions to improve education delivery.
We provide cutting-edge tools in data-systems drawing on AI, machine learning and advanced geospatial algorithms.
We help our clients build a culture of data-driven decision making that promotes equity, improves outcomes, and transforms delivery.
Teachers signed up to TheTeacher.AI
Countries Using Our Tools
Data Collectors Using Our Apps
Countries Worked In
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To empower policy makers, educators and administrators with digital tools to provide them with the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Our Vision
We envision a world where decision-makers are empowered with cutting-edge tools and insights, driving positive change and creating a more informed and impactful global community. Through our work with NGOs, governments, foundations, and donors, we strive to unlock the power of data and technology to build a more equitable and sustainable world for all.
Our Team
Kevin Pye
Chief Technology Officer
Kev makes the ideas come to life, bringing a wealth of tech experience and programming skills to build the systems that underpin it all.
Dr Oliver Garrod
Chief Data Scientist
After 15 years in academia developing research software and analysis pipelines, Oliver joined Fab Data to apply his experience to an exciting new set of problems.
Eugenio de Benedetti
Software Developer
Eugenio is a software developer and leads on back end development of apps, data dashboards and online planning tools.
Dr Paul Atherton
Managing Director
Paul has been on a long journey in education, working to ensure that information is used sensibly to improve children’s futures. Fab Data spins out of his successful advisory firm Fab Inc, which he set up after many years in Government and academia.
María José Ogando Portela
Director
Majo brings a wealth of experience in how data are gathered, processed and analysed – with invaluable experience of collecting the data and working in Government to process it.
Guy Benton
UX and Creative Direction
Guy is our Creative Director specialising in UX, graphic design and communications. He ensures that our product design focuses on, and communicates directly to, the needs of end user.
Problems We Address & Beneficiaries
Problems
Fragmented and slow monitoring and tracking of education progress in developing countries.
Limited access to actionable insights for policymakers, educators and administrators.
Lack of data-driven decision-making culture which helps promote equity and improve outcomes.
High cost of teacher training – Research suggests that a significant percentage of costs went to non-programme activities such as payroll, procurement, or cross-grant management, rather than direct programme activities.
Beneficiaries
Policymakers and administrators
In developing countries.
Educators
Teachers, school leaders, and local education officers.
Students
In underprivileged communities.
Non-profit organisations
Focused on education and teacher development
Have a Project in Mind?
Get in touch – we’re probably busy working but if you want something done, ask busy people! We’re impatient to help every child get 12 years of education – if you are too then we should be working together.