About Obi
An elite "player-coach" and technology strategist with over 20 years of success in architecting high-impact technology ventures and driving strategic data expansion globally. Dr Umegbolu possesses a unique dual capacity to orchestrate high-level AI strategy while remaining deeply embedded in technical execution. As the Founder of the AI for Africa Thinktank, he specialises in operationalizing sophisticated data strategies and cultivating data-centric cultures within organisations. He is an expert in bridging emerging markets with global innovation hubs, providing end-to-end technology enablement, including specialised expertise in SaaS products for clinical research and ethical prompt engineering, to democratise AI and empower a new generation of "AI Champions".
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- AI for Africa Thinktank & MountMove GlobalFounder/CEODIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 6 months)Sheffield, United Kingdom• ● Orchestrating a global technological movement to develop AI frameworks specifically calibrated for the African continent and its global diaspora.• ● Leading on AI democratisation strategies by architecting learning pathways and mentorship structures to transition startups and SMEs into AI-enabled organisations.• ● Executing hands-on prompt engineering and building robust ethical AI frameworks to address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, fintech, and governance.• ● Overseeing strategic partnerships to bridge the gap between technical talent and global economic opportunity, scaling innovation from the ground up.
- City & GuildsData Analyst Independent End-Point AssessorOctober 2022 - Today (3 years and 9 months)• ● Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to evaluate and grade data analyst apprentices against rigorous national standards (Level 4).• ● Appraising summative portfolios and synoptic projects to ensure the highest tier of technical competency and digital literacy in the UK workforce.• ● Contributing to the continuous refinement of national digital IT standards and apprenticeship syllabuses.
- Pume AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence Analyst (Contract)March 2020 - December 2023 (3 years and 9 months)• ● Architected and managed the nationwide rollout of proprietary applications across UK offices, ensuring seamless integration and adoption.• ● Planned and executed a robust ETL pipelines and data sanitization protocols to ensure data integrity during complex legacy-to-SQL migrations.• ● Operationalized EDI solutions to facilitate automated, high-volume data transfers between proprietary platforms and diverse customer systems.• ● Oversaw ad-hoc BI reports using SQL and Advanced Excel, delivering actionable insights to depot managers to optimize operational performance.
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Education
- Doctor of Transformational Leadership (Hon.)High Stone Global UniversityDoctor of Transformational Leadership (Hon.)
- M.Sc. Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringPortsmouth UniversityM.Sc. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering