Matthew O. Oluwaniyi

Digital Transformation Architect | AI Literacy Advocate | Academic Technologist

Ile-Ife, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Digital Transformation Architect and AI Literacy Advocate with over 15 years of multifaceted experience in leveraging technology to drive innovation and empower knowledge ecosystems. Currently holds dual leadership roles as an Academic Technologist at Obafemi Awolowo University and CTO at LifePort Connect Inc., spearheading the strategic integration of emerging technologies for capacity-building. Recognized for empowering thousands through AI and cybersecurity workshops and for award-winning research on AI applications in laboratory safety.

Work

National Association of Academic Technologists

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Chairman

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led a national association focused on academic technology, driving innovation and collaboration for its members.

Highlights

Spearheaded the adoption of a cloud-based collaboration platform, achieving 100% user adoption and significantly improving inter-organizational communication across the association.

Provided strategic leadership in setting organizational goals and fostering innovation, leading to the successful implementation of key academic technology initiatives.

Designed and facilitated numerous workshops on AI integration and ethical use, empowering academic professionals and enhancing research and teaching practices.

LifePort Connect Inc.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Remote, Nationwide, Nigeria

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Summary

Directs the strategic integration of emerging technologies and oversees the development and deployment of digital transformation training programs for clients.

Highlights

Led the strategic integration of emerging technologies, driving innovation and expanding service offerings for clients.

Oversaw the end-to-end development and deployment of comprehensive digital transformation training curricula, empowering thousands of trainees.

Architected robust AI integration solutions for diverse clients, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering new AI-powered capabilities.

Obafemi Awolowo University

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Assistant Chief Academic Technologist, Department of Pharmacognosy

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed departmental laboratories, implementing cloud strategies and training faculty on AI and generative models to enhance operational efficiency.

Highlights

Designed and implemented cloud strategies, significantly enhancing departmental operational efficiency and data accessibility.

Trained over 50 faculty members on the ethical implications and practical applications of AI and generative models, fostering responsible technology adoption.

Managed regular maintenance and performance checks for departmental laboratories, ensuring 99% operational uptime and integrity for critical research activities.

Obafemi Awolowo University

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Programme Officer, Center for Distance Learning

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted data mining, analysis, and reporting to identify trends and inform decision-making for distance learning programs.

Highlights

Executed in-depth data mining, analysis, and reporting to identify key educational trends, directly informing strategic decision-making and improving program effectiveness for the Center for Distance Learning.

Education

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Postgraduate Diploma Project Management Technology

Courses

Thesis: Adoption of Digital Technologies and Safety Culture in the Laboratories of Public-Owned Universities in Southwest Nigeria

University of Lagos

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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M.Ed Manpower Training and Development

Courses

Thesis: Enhancing AI Literacy for Academic Technologists in Public Universities in Southwest Nigeria

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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B.Ed Guidance & Counselling

Petroleum Training Institute

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma Science Laboratory Technology (Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineering)

Awards

Best Paper Presentation Award

Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria/ Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (ASLTON/NISLT)

Awarded for the paper 'Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Safety and Hazard Prediction: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Reducing Economic Losses,' presented at the 39th Annual National Conference/Scientific Workshop.

Publications

Indigenous Leafy Vegetables and Health Management in South-Western Nigeria: A Review Based on Osun State

Springer, Cham (In: Babalola, O.O., Ayangbenro, A.S., Ojuederie, O.B. (eds) Food Security and Safety Volume 2.)

A comprehensive review focusing on indigenous leafy vegetables and their role in health management within South-Western Nigeria, published as a chapter in 'Food Security and Safety Volume 2'.

Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Safety and Hazard Prediction

ASLTON/NISLT

An award-winning conference paper recognized for its significant contributions to applying artificial intelligence in enhancing laboratory safety protocols and predicting potential hazards.

Languages

English

Certificates

Google Cloud Engineer

Google Africa Developer Training Program

Certified in Cybersecurity

(ISC)²

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundation Associate

Oracle

Skills

AI Literacy Facilitation

AI Education, AI Training, Generative AI, Ethical AI.

Digital Education Tools

EdTech, Online Learning, Digital Pedagogy.

Learning Management Systems

Moodle, Google Classroom, LMS Administration.

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Cloud Strategy, Cloud Adoption.

Programming & Data Tools

Python (Basic), TensorFlow Lite (Introductory), Data Visualization, Data Mining, Data Analysis.

Research & Development

Research Design, Scholarly Publishing, Manuscript Writing, Cognitive Security, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs).

Leadership & Management

Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Innovation Management, Project Management, Curriculum Development, Stakeholder Engagement.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

User Experience, System Design, Technology Adoption.

Digital Transformation

Emerging Technologies, Technology Integration, Capacity Building, Process Optimization.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Security Compliance, Identity Management.

Projects

AI and Research Workshop / Manuscript Writing Clinic

Summary

Facilitated a workshop on AI and research, including a manuscript writing clinic, for the Central Office of Research at Obafemi Awolowo University.

The Role of AI in Academic Research Papers and Scholarly Publishing Workshop

Summary

Facilitated the inaugural workshop on AI's role in academic writing and scholarly publishing for the Department of Pharmacognosy.

Lead Facilitator, Cybersecurity Track, Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Boot Camp

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Summary

Designed and led the comprehensive curriculum for the Cybersecurity Track at the 2024 Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Boot Camp.