Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji

Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji (born 1978) is a Nigerian-American cybersecurity and artificial intelligence expert who worked at IBM as a technical post-sales representative. He is the co-founder of NEXTGENAI LTD a company that focuses on Artificial Intelligence [1][2]

Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji
Born
Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji

1978 (age 47–48)
Enugu State, Nigeria
Citizenship
EducationEnugu State University of Science and Technology (Ba.ME), Walden University (ph.D)
Alma mater
OccupationsCyber security, Artificial Intelligence expert
Known forWorking at IBM
Notable workNEXTGENAI LTD
Children5

Early life and education

Orjinta Nnaemeka Orji was born in Enugu State in 1978. He attended Airforce Primary School for his primary school education and University Secondary School and Special School IHE for his junior and senior secondary school respectively.[3] Orji graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 2000 from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and a master's degree in information systems management and a PhD in information technology from Walden University.[1][2]

Career

Orji worked with IBM as a technical post-sales representative for companies such as Price Water House Coopers, Liberty Insurance, Diageo, Citibank, Fireman's Fund Insurance, AT&T.[2][1]

As of 2024, Orji is the director of Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture, for Kyndryl Security & Resiliency Practice and one of the co-founders of NextGenAI Ltd, an artificial intelligence organisation.[1][2][4]

Personal life

Orji is married and has five children and is a knight of Saint Christopher Anglican Cana West Diocese.[1][5]

See also

  • Abisiga Mojeed Damilola

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Empowering Africa's Future: Orjinta Orji's AI Visionary Journey".
  2. ^ a b c d Reporter, Alao Abiodun | Senior (2020-12-19). "Top five Artificial Intelligence global experts". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
  3. ^ Nwosu 2024.
  4. ^ "Orjinta Nnaemeka: Pioneering AI and IT Advancement for a Sustainable Future". pmnewsnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
  5. ^ Erezi, Dennis (2019-01-16). "Orjinta Nnaemeka: Pioneering AI Solutions for Africa's Growth". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-02-20.