The Connected Awards has named Oladotun Solomon as the 254th Certified Global Tech Hero. The honour recognises his pioneering impact in the realms of data analytics and business innovation.
With an international reputation for transforming complex datasets into strategic decision-making engines, Oladotun’s journey has been defined by both academic excellence and enterprise leadership. As a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Oklahoma State University, he designed AI-driven dashboards that now support more than 2,500 companies, earning multiple Outstanding TA Awards in recognition of his pedagogical prowess. His tenure as a Summer Data Analyst at a leading startup junkie foundation further honed his skills in visualisation and ecosystem tracking, while his initiative to unify disparate information sources at an esteemed technology center provided executives with the clarity needed to steer organizational strategy.
At the heart of Oladotun’s accomplishments lies the EDGE™️ Framework, a proprietary analytics system he created to elevate data literacy and drive insight-led performance across sectors. By embedding modular templates, real-time reporting, and governance protocols within a scalable architecture, the framework has ushered in measurable gains in operational efficiency and strategic alignment for every organisation that has adopted it. His mastery of tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL, Tableau, and Microsoft Azure underpins a methodology that not only synthesizes data but also empowers teams to act on insights with confidence. Beyond his institutional roles, Oladotun co-founded myDataClique to mentor emerging data professionals across Africa and serves as an ambassador for a global hub devoted to open knowledge and AI accessibility.
Through his leadership, Oladotun has exemplified the conviction that technology must be a conduit for opportunity. His work has streamlined corporate decision-making and expanded access to analytics in underrepresented communities, embodying a mission to make data every organization’s most strategic asset. His contributions extend to the nonprofit sector and academic sphere, where he has leveraged his frameworks to optimize funding allocations, enhance programme evaluations, and foster a culture of continuous learning among future analysts.
Qazeem Oladejo, Founder of The Connected Awards, extolled Oladotun’s induction: “The certification of Oladotun Solomon as our 254th Global Tech Hero celebrates a rare fusion of technical brilliance and visionary leadership. His creation of the EDGE™️ Framework stands as a testament to innovation that drives real-world impact. By empowering organisations to see data as a narrative for growth, he has redefined what it means to lead in the digital age.” This endorsement underscores the vital role Oladotun’s work plays in shaping the future of global technology.
As he takes his place among the world’s most influential tech figures, Oladotun Solomon’s story continues to inspire. His unwavering dedication to translating data science into transformative action cements his status as a true Global Tech Hero, poised to lead the next wave of innovation and inclusivity in the digital economy.
