Empowering Healthcare with AI-Driven Insights
Palindrome Data was founded with a singular mission—to bridge the gap between research and implementation in healthcare through AI and data-driven solutions. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we are a health technology implementor specializing in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data intelligence.
We work at the intersection of healthcare and AI, providing decision-making tools that help healthcare workers, program managers, and policymakers deploy targeted interventions where they are needed most. By embedding our AI solutions into health systems across Africa and beyond, we enable organizations to make data-backed decisions that save lives and optimize healthcare resources.
From addressing HIV care retention and viral load suppression to supporting maternal health and disease prevention, our work is transforming global healthcare delivery.
Data-Driven Healthcare for Maximum Impact
At Palindrome Data, we believe that every patient deserves personalized, proactive care. Our AI solutions integrate routine patient data, machine learning models, and predictive analytics to:
Our solutions have been successfully deployed in South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Tajikistan, delivering proven impact in HIV programs, maternal healthcare, and predictive analytics for disease prevention.
Identify High-Risk Patients
AI-powered risk scoring helps healthcare workers detect patients most at risk of treatment interruption or disease progression.
Optimize Care Pathways
Lesedi AI dynamically adjusts interventions based on real-time patient data, ensuring the right care at the right time.
Support Healthcare Workers
Our intuitive AI platform provides actionable recommendations that assist doctors, nurses, and case managers in delivering evidence-based interventions.
Drive Policy and Research
By partnering with governments, NGOs, and research institutions, we enable large-scale policy implementation informed by real-world data.
Meet the Experts Behind Palindrome Data
Our team is made up of data scientists, epidemiologists, AI engineers, and global health experts, all dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through technology.
KIERAN SHARPEY-SCHAFER
Director, Research & Development
Kieran is the Managing Partner and lead data scientist at Palindrome Data. With a M.Sc. In Computer Science from UCT, Kieran has spent his career building technology teams in the international development sector at organisations like Cell- Life, UNICEF and Dimagi. Prior to founding Palindrome, Kieran has designed, delivered and scaled over 50 technology projects in public health services on the continent.
LUCIEN DE VOUX
Chief Executive Officer
After a decade in high- tech product development, Lucien completed his MBA and joined LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data and analytics company in Atlanta, USA. He worked with digital disruptors to increase transparency and economic inclusion by identifying opportunities to mitigate fraud, facilitate financial compliance and increase the ability to evaluate consumer credit risk.
MICHELLE WOOD
Head of Operations
Michelle has more than 15 years of administrative experience, with a demonstrated history of working in the information and services industries in both the UK and South Africa. Skilled in a range of tasks from HR, to Budgeting, to Facilities and Operations, her niche is helping start-ups behind the scenes so that they can focus on growing the company.
THATO NKABINDE
Project Manager
Thato’s background is in Urban Planning with a focus on Urban Politics and Governance, but her core strength and experience is working with public healthcare facilities and the community to bring healthcare solutions to young people. Her focus was project managing Demand Creation interventions for various HIV Prevention methods amongst disproportionately affected adolescent girls and young women.
THOBEKA MNGUNI
Senior Programme Analyst
Trained in Urban Planning (BSc (HONS) URP (Wits)), later Human Settlement Development (MUS HHS), and Project Management (PMI accredited). Her training has offered her the ability to function as a mediator and facilitator with vast plan-making and project evaluation skills. She has strong research skills, the ability to analyse demographic information, discern trends, and lead decision-making processes.
SBONGA DLAMINI
Public Health Researcher
Sbonga enjoys learning about how and why things work. She started working in biomedical research looking at epigenetic pathways and mechanisms that regulate meiotic recombination and then moved into clinical research trials with a focus on HIV vaccines. She recently completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology from Imperial College London, and prior to that, her Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology (a study of how humans interact with their natural or built environments) from College of the Atlantic.
MATTHEW SWANEVELDER
Data Scientist
Matt enjoys leveraging data science techniques and machine learning models to exploit complex patterns within datasets. He attained his Master of Engineering degree in Data Science at Stellenbosch University, which focused on researching deep learning models suitable for localisation and classification of trauma implants in leg X-rays. Prior to completing his masters, Matt worked as a systems integration specialist in the nonprofit sector where he obtained experience in cloud technologies and data analytics.
Collaborating for a Smarter Future in Healthcare
Palindrome Data works closely with global health organizations, NGOs, and research institutions to ensure widespread adoption and real-world impact. Our partners include:
USAID & Jhpiego
Integrating AI-powered HIV treatment solutions in Nigeria.
McGovern Foundation
Funding AI-driven case management for HIV care.
Aurum Institute
Supporting AI solutions for treatment retention in South Africa.
Abt Associates
Implementing maternal health AI interventions in Tajikistan.
Local Ministries of Health
Helping governments scale AI-based health solutions.
These collaborations ensure that our AI tools reach frontline healthcare workers and are integrated seamlessly into national health systems.
Let's Work Together to Improve Healthcare
Get in touch to learn how Palindrome Data can help transform healthcare in your region.
