Meet Olumide Adeleye
I’m Olumide Adeleye — an education innovator, business systems analyst, and social entrepreneur passionate about bridging technology, creativity, and practical skills to empower Africans for global relevance. Over the past decade, I’ve founded and led institutions that merge vocational training with digital learning, coached hundreds of professionals into business analysis and product management careers, and championed initiatives that help educators integrate technology into teaching. My work sits at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship, driving transformation from classroom to career.
As a PhD researcher in Learning Analytics, I’m exploring how social platforms like Discord can enhance formal and informal learning in Africa. My research builds on my MSc in Smart EdTech, Co-creativity, and Technology-Enhanced Learning from Université Côte d’Azur (France) and my MBA in Business Management from the University of São Paulo (Brazil).
Core Roles
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Founder & Rector of Twim Institute, a partner centre of the British Computer Society (BCS) and UK-government approved awarding body EduQual.
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Founder of BusinessAnalysisCoach.com, an online platform helping Nigerians abroad (especially in the UK) transition into IT Business Analysis and Product Management careers.
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PhD researcher at the University of Eastern Finland’s School of Computing. I am using Learning Analytics techniques to explore how social platforms like Discord can support formal & informal education in Africa.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
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PhD Researcher, School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland
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MSc in Smart EdTech, Co-creativity & Technology-Enhanced Learning — Université Côte d’Azur, France.
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MBA in Business Management — University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication — National Open University of Nigeria.
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BAg. in Agricultural Economics — University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
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Multiple certifications in business analysis; active member of BCS and Nigerian Computer Society (NCS).
Areas of Expertise
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Digital learning design, e-learning development, blended & online delivery
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Agile business analysis, systems thinking, requirements elicitation & prototyping
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Vocational education & training strategy, campus build-out, social enterprise models
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Course creation & learner marketing
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Educator training—helping teachers adopt technology effectively in underserved settings
What Drives Me
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Impact: Driving youth employment by equipping young Africans with relevant skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
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Transformation: Helping learners, educators and professionals transition into higher-impact roles.
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Innovation: Leveraging EdTech and agile/business-analysis practices in learning contexts.
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Community: Giving back—free services for certain groups, and enabling local entrepreneurship.
Awards & Recognitions
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Finalist, Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Nigeria — Junior Chamber International (JCI), 2021
Selected as one of two national finalists recognized for outstanding cultural and creative contributions through Twim Institute’s work in youth empowerment. -
Winner, Dr. Pamela Hartigan Prize for Social Innovation — LEAP Africa, 2018
Honoured for exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing youth employment through vocational education. -
Social Innovators Fellow — LEAP Africa, 2017
Selected among Nigeria’s top young changemakers transforming education and employability. -
Amplify Fellow — Akoma Media, 2016
Recognized among Africa’s leading creative storytellers using media for social impact. -
Ford Foundation Prize for Youth Employment (Finalist) — The Future Awards Africa / Ford Foundation, 2015
Recognized for pioneering work in skill-based education and youth job creation. -
Yunus & Youth Fellow — Supported by Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, 2015
Selected for the global fellowship nurturing scalable social enterprises. -
Future Forward Winner (Ashoka / MasterCard Foundation) — 2015
Twim Academy (now Twim Institute) was named among Africa’s top youth employment innovations. -
Siemens Stiftung / The DO School Fellow — Germany, 2015
Collaborated with international fellows to co-design social impact scaling strategies for Siemens Stiftung. -
Ampion Venture Bus Fellow (West Africa) — 2014
Selected among top innovators across West Africa to develop tech-based social ventures during a mobile incubation programme. - National Youth Service Corps State Commendation (Osun State, Nigeria) — 2011
Selected among top 10 people on the National Youth Service Corps scheme and honoured by the governing board of the scheme in the state.
What I Offer You
If you’re looking to:
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Build a career in business/system analysis
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Design an e-learning programme or digital-transformation roadmap
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Train educators to adopt tech & analytics in underserved communities
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Set up or scale a vocational or entrepreneur-training institute
… then I’d love to connect and explore how we might collaborate.
