Chishimba Machaya is a dynamic and accomplished project implementer with over 10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, project documentation, data management, data analysis, and interpretation across a variety of sectors. He is also an award-winning innovator. Chishimba's passion for conservation and climate change solutions has led to significant contributions to the protection of wildlife and natural resources in Zambia. In his role as head of the monitoring and evaluation department at Biocarbon partners' REDD+ projects, he played a critical role in reporting on the conservation impacts of the projects, ensuring that these important efforts are appreciated and celebrated. • REDD+ Developer • Biodiversity Expert • Climate Change • Nature based Solution Beyond his conservation work, Chishimba has made a lasting impact on education in Zambia. He spearheaded the implementation of the first-ever case management system in education through the Keeping Girls in School project, which aimed to increase retention and support girls to complete their studies. Thanks to World Educations leadership, the system was a resounding success, increasing retention from 25% to 85.5% countrywide and setting a new standard for education in Zambia. Chishimba's data management expertise is founded on his outstanding information systems development skills. He has developed data collection systems for organizations using android, java, and .net C#, and he is an expert in Open Data Kit (ODK) installation on any digital ocean platform. Chishimba's diverse work experience includes organizations that are passionate about humanity and the environment, such as the; • USAID, • Clinton Health Access INC, • African Population Health and Research Center, • Society for Family Health, • World Education INC, • Operation Eyesight Universal, • Bio-Carbon Partners Zambia, and • Zambezi River Authority. He is proficient in a wide range of technical skills, including; • Power BI • ODK • Data Analysis • M&E • Analytical Skills • Capacity Building • Data Collection • Report Writing • Data Management • System Monitoring • Data Entry • Leadership • Communication With his extensive expertise and passion for creating positive change, Chishimba is a valuable asset to any project or organization.