Empowering Africa’s Future: Orjinta Orji’s AI Visionary Journey

Discover how Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji, a Nigerian-born AI and cybersecurity expert, is driving technological innovation in Africa through cutting-edge AI solutions and global expertise.
Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji

In the global world today, technology has advanced rapidly and beautifully. Different organizations and experts have embraced the growth and development of technology, and not only they have embraced it but made use of them to develop their skills, communities and every other essential things relating to societal existence. One of these great experts is Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji.

Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji was born in 1978, in Enugu State, Nigeria. He had his primary school education at the Airforce Primary School, and further to attain a junior secondary education at University Secondary School, and his senior secondary education at Special School IHE. In 2000, he bagged a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Later in 2017, he earned a masters degree in Information Systems Management and continued on his Doctorate of Information Technology at the Walden University, U.S.A.

Orjinta, though was born and bred in Nigeria but currently based in the U.S. Apart from his educational qualifications, he had attained IT engineering, architecture and business management skills. His acquaintance with science and technology is sophiscated as he is also an AI and Cyber Security Expert who employs the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive technology innovation, empowerment and growth around the world. Apart from being a Cyber Security and AI Expert and Consultant, he is also a business strategist, tech entrepreneur and an innovation portfolio manager.

Orji’s interest in AI has made a huge impact on the African continent, specifically Nigeria. His interest in AI is to revolutionize the African business landscape by providing innovative AI solutions in order to solve local business challenges and empower the African communities. He believes that for Nigeria as a nation to develop like her other counterparts in the global scene technologically using AI, the nation must partner with local and national businesses, governments, and international organizations in creating an ecosystem that aids and supports the sustainable development of AI technologies across all regions.

Orjinta Nnaemeka as the Director of Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture, Kyndryl Security & Resiliency Practice have acquired more than 20+ years experience in the IT industry. His knowledge and acquaintance with technology didn’t just sprout out of nowhere. He started his IT career with IBM as a technical post sales representative with lead account responsibilities for prominent firms in the world such as Price Water House Coopers, Liberty Insurance, Diageo, Citibank, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, AT&T and several other Fortune 100 companies. Due to his competence in the IT world, Orjinta was awarded and ranked many times Top 10 technical operation and professional services leader.

He is also a regional director and trusted adviser for leading fortune 500 company around APAC, EMEA, and North America. Orjinta has also worked as an independent contract consultant for big organization like Macy’s, IBM, HPE, Price Water House Coopers and host of others. He has earned himself a big name within the IT Cyber Resilience and Data Protection sector, with several interviews and feature articles in major industry publications regarding the dynamics of AI Technology and Cyber security. Around May 2024, Orjinta Nnaemeka as the Director of Kyndryl Security & Resiliency Practice attended an event curated by Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas. The event featured discussions about the AI Revolution, and also Kyndryl and Dell Alliance on AI Stack.

Orjinta is currently jointed with two co-founders, in which they founded and established an AI technology solution company named ‘NEXTGENAI LTD.’ The AI company was established with the aim to be a leading AI company in Africa, and also to harness the power of artificial intelligence to transform industries, improve lives, and enhance sustainable development. The company moves with the mission to revolutionize the African business landscape by initiating innovative AI solutions established to curb local business challenges and cost reduction. The AI company aim to empower enterprises and communities through accessible, efficient, impactful AI technologies. On the other hand, NEXTGENAI LTD is an AI company dedicated and committed to making significant impacts in Africa by addressing critical challenges in federal governmental agencies, national security agencies, Oil & Gas industries, agriculture, healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and host of other retail sectors.

Apart from being an AI and IT expert, Orjinta Nnaemeka is happily married with 5 kids, which consists of three boys, and two girls. His beautiful wife bagged a masters of science in Nursing at the University of Colorado. Orjinta is not only knowledgeable or inclined in the IT or Cybersecurity sector, he also enjoys watching and playing soccer. He’s also an enthusiast of movies. He is a Knight of Saint Christopher Anglican Cana West Diocese. This shows his other life endeavors apart from his technological life. Orjinta have made huge impact in the IT world beyond the shores of Africa. He had worked with several international firm in the Cybersecurity sector and this have made him a prominent IT developer and enthusiast in the global scene.

In addition, Orjinta is also a panel board member of the Denver Chapter Cyber Breakfast Club.

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