15th November, 2024
By Motilola Adekunle
The global world has experienced different phases of development and growth in all ramifications whether socially, politically or economically. This development and growth can’t be overemphasized without the contributions of technology and the ones who are behind it.
The glory of today’s world is traced to the commitment and dedication of some innovators and technology experts who with their knowledge and experiences have made a huge impact on the world. They have wheeled the world from the pre-industrial era, down to the industrial stage and down to the post-industrial stage which is characterized by sophisticated technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). One of these great technologists or tech experts whose contribution to technological development cannot be undermined is Orjinta Nnaemeka.
Orjinta Nnaemeka, the great tech enthusiast and AI expert, was born in the south-eastern region of Nigeria, Enugu precisely in the 20th century with a dream that has metamorphosed into a big reality. A dream of seeing the world experience the touch of advanced innovation and development. Through his unrelenting commitment and enthusiasm towards AI technology and every other form of IT, the world has tasted changes. He had gone beyond the shores of Africa, overcoming barriers and hindrances until these dreams were accomplished overseas and made his name in the tech space of the U.S. and the globe in general.
Orjinta who had found ways to spread his technological tentacles around the globe established and co-founded different firms to push the AI technology agenda. He is prominently known as the Director of Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture, and also, the Kyndryl Security & Resiliency Practice. Orjinta’s expertise in the technology milieu can be traced to his 20+ years of experience in the IT industry where had learned and acquired with sweat and enthusiasm to unravel the dynamics of technology before he became an expert. He had learned various ways that can be possibly employed to develop the human society at large with these sophisticated technologies, especially with the use of AI, which is the aura of today’s world.
Tracing back to his moment of learning about technology, Orjinta started a career in the IT industry with the popular tech firm known as ‘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. During this moment, his competence was acknowledged and this made him bag several awards and also was he ranked several times as a Top 10 technical IT operation and professional services leader due to his competence.
As a man with no restrictions or boundaries of feat, Orjinta furthered in his endeavor by becoming a regional director and trusted adviser for a leading fortune 500 companies around APAC, EMEA, and North America. He had also worked as an independent contract consultant for big organizations like Macy’s, IBM, HPE, Price Water House Coopers, and a host of others. These had earned him a name in international cyberspace and among other IT gurus and AI experts. His name and profile had soar beyond his home continent, onto the U.S where he’s current based.
Orjinta pushed his goals further by co-founding, an AI technology solution company named ‘NEXTGENAI LTD’ with two other experts in the field. The AI company was majorly established to be a leading AI company in Africa, U.S and the world in general.
The company was created to harness the power of artificial intelligence to transform industries, improve lives, and enhancing and promoting sustainable development. Being a man of big dreams and great ambitions, despite his feats in the technological world and whose name undoubtedly must be mentioned in the contributions to AI development in the world, he is a man, happily married with five beautiful kids. Orjinta interests also are not limited to the IT industry, he cherishes diurnal activities and hobbies such as playing soccer, watching movies, and being religious as he is a Knight of Saint Christopher Anglican Cana West Diocese.
With all these accomplishments in the IT industry and technology purview, he still has future projects concerning technology. He sees the world as not static and a need for change as it rotates and revolves. As a result of this, to him development and growth of technology is a must, a culture the world must embrace till its extinction.
