Joris Darlington

Co-Founder Open Knowledge Ghana

Ghana

About

I’m Joris Darlington Quarshie — A Data Scientist, Developer Advocate, and Tech Community Builder passionate about bridging the gap between data, technology, and people to drive growth and impact. I champion SDG 4 (Quality Education) by advancing tech education for underserved communities, and I’ve helped provide free learning and career opportunities to over 9,000+ Africans and Black talents globally. I am an advocate for promoting diversity and inclusion in tech, and I’m committed to building stronger, more representative pipelines of skilled professionals.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Open Knowledge Ghana
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Community Outreach Coordinator (CapX) at Wikimedia Brasil
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Event Coordinator at Wiki Loves Folklore
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Tech Community Lead (Africa) at Wikimedia Foundation
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Lead STEAM Advocate at The MakersPlace
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos