Olanrewaju Oyinbooke: Powering Data, AI, and Automation for the Future of Business Intelligence
In today’s data-driven world, innovation meets intelligence through professionals who can translate
Program Manager | Data, AI, Automation | Microsoft MVP
complex analytics into actionable insights — and Olanrewaju Oyinbooke stands as one of those transformative leaders.
A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Program Manager specializing in Data, AI, and Automation, Olanrewaju has spent his career building solutions that merge business intelligence with artificial intelligence to improve organizational performance, efficiency, and impact.
From leading global automation strategies to training communities across Africa, his journey reflects not only technical mastery but also a deep passion for democratizing knowledge and empowering others through technology.
With over six years of experience, Olanrewaju has worked at the intersection of data analytics, program management, and automation, leveraging tools such as Power BI, Python, R, Azure Synapse, Power Apps, and SQL. His expertise lies in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize processes, and make data-informed decisions through intelligent automation.
He is also a thought leader and community advocate, with over 1 million views on his educational YouTube content focusing on analytics, machine learning, and digital collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Organization | Role / Position | Duration | Key Contributions & Achievements |
| Prime 8 Consulting | Operations Automation and AI Lead | Jun 2024 – Present | Leads automation and AI initiatives supporting hundreds of consultants and HQ teams. Develops operational intelligence systems that improve scalability and efficiency. |
| COSMOS at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) | Machine Learning Researcher | Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 | Conducted research applying ML methods to social media data; developed publicly available web tools and contributed to academic publications. |
| Microsoft | Senior Technical Program Manager – Advocacy | May 2022 – Oct 2023 | Promoted DAX Copilot and AI features in Power BI to 150,000+ users; managed strategic collaborations with universities; led the “30 Days of Learning” initiative upskilling over 300,000 learners across Africa; hosted 50+ Microsoft Live sessions with 1M+ content views. |
| AXA Mansard | Data Management Analyst / Power Platform Developer / Data Scientist | Sep 2019 – Apr 2022 | Implemented scalable data architecture; drove ML model development; automated 15+ internal processes; built analytical dashboards for business insights. |
| Datasights Analytics (Co-Founder) | Data Scientist & Business Lead | Apr 2019 – Apr 2022 | Co-founded a data science startup providing analytics services and training. Helped businesses across sectors harness the power of data for decision-making. |
| Tekedia Institute | Teaching Faculty | Jun 2021 – Dec 2021 | Delivered lectures on workplace collaboration, automation, and productivity as part of the Tekedia Mini-MBA Program. |
| FundQuest Financial Services Ltd | Retail Credit Analyst | May 2018 – Jul 2018 | Evaluated loan risk, designed financial models, and introduced a fintech product concept that improved retail lending operations. |
| Federal University Lokoja | Graduate Assistant Trainee | Dec 2015 – Nov 2016 | Assisted in research, teaching, and academic support while mentoring students in statistics and data analysis. |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Institution | Qualification | Field of Study | Year / Duration |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock (USA) | Master’s Degree | Business Information Systems & Analytics | 2023 – 2025 |
| University of Ilorin (Nigeria) | Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) | Statistics | 2011 – 2015 |
| National Teachers Institute | Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) | Education | 2016 |
| Tekedia Institute | Certificate | Innovation and Business | 2020 |
| Microsoft Learn | Ongoing | Continuous Professional Development | — |
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
- Exam 778: Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
- Data Science Orientation (Coursera)
- Certificate in Computer Appreciation
HONORS & AWARDS
- 🏆 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
- 🏆 MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship Recipient
- 🏆 Ekiti State Government Scholarship Award
- 🏆 Nigeria Mathematics & Science Olympiad Merit Award
- 🏆 CCO Exceptional Performance of the Year Award
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Power BI, Azure Synapse, SQL, Python, R
- Automation & AI: Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure Machine Learning
- Cloud & Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint
- Programming & Modeling: Machine Learning, Data Classification, Metadata Management
- Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Community Building, Mentorship
PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
- Multilevel Regression Analysis of Age at First Birth — Academic Publication
- Research on Cyber Behavior Analysis using Machine Learning (COSMOS, UALR)
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Beyond his corporate and academic pursuits, Olanrewaju is a global community leader passionate about mentoring young professionals in data, AI, and low-code technologies. Through workshops, university partnerships, and his learning platform aka.ms/learnwiththeoyinbooke, he continues to educate thousands of learners worldwide.
His leadership within the Microsoft Power Platform community has helped democratize access to AI and analytics education across Africa.
Olanrewaju Oyinbooke exemplifies what it means to be a modern tech leader — bridging the gap between innovation and inclusion. His work at the intersection of data, automation, and AI continues to shape the way organizations operate and how individuals learn, collaborate, and grow in a digital-first world.
Driven by purpose and powered by passion, Olanrewaju is building not just systems — but a smarter, more connected future.
Connect with Olanrewaju Oyinbooke:
www.linkedin.com/in/olanrewaju-oyinbooke
Learn more: aka.ms/learnwiththeoyinbooke
