Perry 

Nelson

About me

I’ve spent my career building technology that connects people and solves meaningful problems. At Google, I worked across products including Wallet, Search, and Ads, and now lead Google Ghana, shaping research and innovation across the continent.

My work sits at the intersection of technology, society, and human potential—designing systems that don’t only scale, but genuinely make life better.

I’m passionate about how AI can amplify human creativity, strengthen memory, deepen understanding, and help people make smarter decisions. I believe technology is most powerful when it fosters empathy, possibility, and human connection.

Above all, I care about building teams and ideas that endure — work that’s grounded, useful, and human.

A man with a microphone standing in front of a presentation screen at a Google for Africa event. The screen shows photos and names of Perry Nelson and Yvonne Dumor. The event banner on the left side displays the Google logo and colorful design elements.

Career Background

Google Ghana, Accra

Head of Google Research, October 2024 – Present

Researcher, September 2021 – October 2024

Leading Google Ghana’s research initiatives, driving innovation across Africa, and advancing applied research projects that directly impact communities, businesses, and future technologies.

Mina Logic Ghana

Founder and CEO, January 2024 – Present

Building cutting-edge solutions for businesses that dare to stand out and push innovation across the continent and beyond.

Google, New York

Software Engineer, May 2011 – September 2021

Worked across multiple flagship Google products, contributing to engineering excellence, system design, and large-scale reliability for global users.

Goldman Sachs, New York

Technology Associate, June 2009 – May 2011

Leading Google Ghana’s research initiatives, driving innovation across Africa, and advancing applied research projects that directly impact communities, businesses, and future technologies.

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science

SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College

Notable Projects & Achievements

Testimonials & Previous Clients

Fantastic work! My website looks amazing and works flawlessly. I love that our customers can easily contact us via whatsapp with just a single click, thanks to Perry and his team.

Asaf

Creative Director, Otto Couture

Book Consultation

Reach out let’s talk about your next project — Software Development, Team Leadership, System Design or Management.