Olufemi Adeleye, a distinguished cybersecurity expert and academic, has been honoured with the Cybersecurity Expert Award at the prestigious Connected Awards, United Kingdom 2024. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to cybersecurity, digital innovation and leadership in the global tech space.
Adeleye, who currently serves as a Cybersecurity Lecturer and Senior Research Information Systems Officer at the University of Wolverhampton, has consistently demonstrated excellence in cybersecurity research, risk management and cloud solutions architecture. His career spans leadership roles at renowned organizations, including Netdzire Technologies, Amazon and Avaso Technologies Solutions, where he has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives in cybersecurity resilience and digital protection strategies.
Receiving the award, Adeleye expressed his gratitude, stating, “This recognition fuels my commitment to strengthening cybersecurity measures and mentoring the next generation of tech professionals. I am honored to be acknowledged among global leaders driving technological transformation.”
Through this structured process, the award doesn’t merely reflect a title; it symbolizes the culmination of hard work, innovation and dedication to the tech industry. Becoming a Global Tech Hero isn’t just about professional success, it is about driving transformation, mentoring others and leaving a lasting legacy in the global tech community.
Adeleye further emphasized the importance of collaboration in cybersecurity, stating, “The fight against cyber threats is a collective effort. By fostering knowledge-sharing and innovation, we can build stronger, more resilient digital infrastructures.”
In addition to this latest achievement, Adeleye has received several accolades, including Winner of the 2022 Meek Africa Startups Challenge in the UK, First Runner-Up at the 2024 Cybersecurity Hackathon (CYBER4ME) and a fully funded Draper Fellowship in Silicon Valley, USA. His thought leadership and technical prowess continue to inspire and shape the cybersecurity landscape.
Reflecting on the future, Adeleye stated, “This award is not just about recognition, it is a call to further action. I look forward to continuing my work in cybersecurity and contributing to a safer digital world.”
With this accolade, Adeleye joins an elite group of professionals whose work is shaping the future of digital security and technology. His impact extends beyond academic research, as he actively leads innovative projects, mentors industry professionals and contributes to cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity and cloud security.
The Connected Awards, a globally respected institution, bestows the Global Tech Hero Certification upon exceptional professionals who have significantly impacted the digital technology space. The certification process to become a Global Tech Hero is distinguished by its depth, rigor and emphasis on verifiable impact. By requiring multiple attestations and evaluations from independent experts, The Connected Awards ensures that only the most deserving professionals earn this recognition.
The Connected Awards continues to spotlight visionaries like Adeleye, reinforcing the significance of leadership, expertise and transformative contributions in the tech ecosystem. As cybersecurity threats evolve, professionals like Adeleye remain at the forefront of safeguarding digital infrastructures worldwide.
