When it comes to innovation, leadership, and advocacy in the world of technology, Oyetola Florence Idowu stands out as a trailblazer. With over 13 years of experience driving digital transformation, Oyetola has built a career dedicated to using technology as a force for positive change. Her nomination for the Tech Influencer of the Year Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025 is a testament to her impact across the global tech landscape. Currently working with the NHS, Oyetola has successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge digital products and process re-engineering initiatives. Leveraging Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, and Lean methodologies, along with advanced analytics and business intelligence tools like Power BI, Python, and SQL, she has optimised business processes and delivered strong returns on investment.
Oyetola’s influence goes beyond digital product delivery; she is a passionate advocate for Responsible AI. Serving as a Global AI Delegate for the United Kingdom with GAFAI, she champions ethical governance and sustainable AI practices on an international stage. Her leadership in AI ethics has made her a sought-after voice in shaping the future of responsible technology.
Her commitment to community and education is equally inspiring. As an Early Career Advocate with the British Computer Society (BCS) Derby & Nottingham Branch, she showcases her passion for empowering the next generation of tech professionals. Oyetola mentors young professionals with the Association for black and minority Engineers (AFBE)UK, and MSc Big Data Analytics students at the University of Derby during the MSc enrichment week, guiding and empowering the next generation of tech professionals. She is also an active member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), a Professional member of the British Computer Society (BCS), a Corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), Registered Engineer with council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria ( COREN) and the Internet Society UK, cementing her reputation as a respected leader in the global tech ecosystem.
Her efforts have been widely recognised. She was recently celebrated as one of Enginuity’s 365 Faces of STEM during National Inclusion Week, honouring her dedication to diversity and inclusion in technology. Among her many innovations is InboxQualify, an AI-powered cold email optimisation tool designed to create more human, higher-converting messages for marketers and businesses. She also led the development of the Winners World App, a global mobile digital platform that enables users to access and view live programs across different mobile device platforms (Android and iOS). Her thought leadership is reflected in her impressive portfolio of award-winning research publications on Microservice-oriented AI Automation Framework, sustainability, ethics, and healthcare technology. Her work includes groundbreaking studies on AI-powered diagnostic networks, mental health crisis prediction, and embedding ethics into AI collaboration, with her research published on platforms such as ResearchGate, Academia, International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research and Medium.
From driving sustainability initiatives within the NHS to influencing global conversations on AI ethics, Oyetola Florence Idowu embodies the spirit of innovation with purpose. Her nomination for Tech Influencer of the Year celebrates not just her achievements but her ongoing mission to create a responsible, inclusive, and transformative future through tech.
