Rasheed Olu-Ajayi, Ph.D., MPhil., PGD, M.Sc., MBA, B.Sc.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rasheed is an accomplished professional with a diverse academic and career background. He is the Chief Technology Officer and Data Protection Officer at the Lagos Internal Revenue Service. He specialises in Project Management, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, IT Governance, and Taxation. With over 21 years of experience leading strategic IT initiatives and risk-based audits.

Throughout his career, Dr. Olu-Ajayi has been acknowledged for his expertise in managing large-scale IT operations, including network infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity. His leadership and consultancy roles have greatly contributed to organizational growth. He also possesses years of experience lecturing at a college in the United Kingdom, where he taught professional courses in CompTIAA+ and Microsoft Certification Courses.

The relevant academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Project Management from LIGS University USA, a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Taxation from Pretoria University South Africa, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) with Honors in Computer Science ESCAE University from The Republic of Benin, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Human Resources from Ladoke Akintola University Nigeria, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity from University of Texas, USA, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honors in Microbiology from University of East London. He holds certifications as an EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (v10), Certified Ethical Hacker (ECCouncil), Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA A+, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and European Computer Driving License (ECDL).

He is a Chartered member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in 2016 and a member of the ICT Committee since 2019. He is a Member of The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) and the current Chairman of the Membership committee since 2019, a member of the British Computer Society, Member of the Information Technology Systems & Security Professional (ITSSP).

Dr. Olu-Ajayi was awarded Best Sector Chief Information Officer of the Year 2022. He is also a Supernumerary Police Officer of the Nigerian Police Force and believes in fostering a collaborative learning environment that connects theory with practical applications. His teaching incorporates real-world examples from his extensive industry experience to encourage innovative and critical thinking among learners.