In the rapidly evolving world of data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, Oliseamaka Chiedu has emerged as a trailblazer redefining how organizations harness information for growth and impact. A
Data & Strategy | AI Policy and Governance Advocate
highly analytical and process-oriented data professional, Oliseamaka combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to empower businesses with actionable insights, operational efficiency, and responsible AI adoption.
With over a decade of experience spanning banking, financial technology, and data governance, she currently leads as Head of Data Engineering at Flutterwave, one of Africa’s largest payment technology companies. Her passion for AI ethics, data strategy, and business analytics continues to inspire a new generation of data practitioners across Africa and beyond.
Oliseamaka Chiedu is a Data and Strategy Expert and AI Policy & Governance Advocate with strong technical and managerial experience in data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence. Known for her ability to transform data into business value, she has led teams to build scalable architectures, automate workflows, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
Her core expertise includes big data systems, ETL optimization, predictive modeling, data visualization, and AI governance frameworks, which have supported top-tier organizations in achieving measurable efficiency and innovation.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
| Institution | Qualification | Field of Study | Year |
| Harvard Business School Online | Certificate | Business Analytics | 2020 |
| Covenant University | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Management Information Systems | — |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Organization | Role / Position | Duration | Key Achievements & Responsibilities |
| LogRocket | Content Advisory Board Member | Aug 2025 – Present | Contributes to global data and analytics thought leadership, reviewing technical content for accuracy and relevance in the data science and engineering community. |
| Flutterwave | Head, Data Engineering | Jun 2021 – Present | Oversees data strategy and architecture for Africa’s leading payment platform. Leads a team in building scalable data pipelines, improving processing efficiency by 30%, and implementing enterprise-wide data governance. |
| Flutterwave | Lead, Data Analytics & Treasury Assurance – Operations | Sep 2020 – May 2021 | Developed analytics dashboards and treasury monitoring systems that optimized reporting accuracy and supported financial control functions. |
| ProvidusBank | Business Intelligence and Analytics Lead | Jul 2019 – Aug 2020 | Designed and deployed enterprise Power BI dashboards to monitor key performance indicators, accelerating strategic decision-making. |
| UBA Group | Senior Analytics Engineer – Data Warehouse & Analytics | Jun 2017 – Jun 2019 | Built predictive analytics models achieving 80% churn prediction accuracy. Automated reporting workflows reducing report delivery time by 50%. |
| UBA Group | Core Banking Application Analyst | Jun 2013 – May 2017 | Supported Oracle and SQL-based banking systems with 99%+ uptime. Handled vendor collaboration, ticket prioritization, and incident resolution to enhance system reliability. |
CERTIFICATIONS
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
- IT Information Library Foundations (ITIL) Certification
- Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert
- Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate
- Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself
HONORS & AWARDS
- 🏆 Letter of Commendation – UBA
- 🗣️ Speaker – UBA Chairman’s Forum
These recognitions highlight Oliseamaka’s consistent commitment to leadership, innovation, and excellence in data-driven transformation.
SKILLS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Data Management & Engineering: SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, ETL Pipelines, Apache Airflow
- Data Analytics & BI: Power BI, Tableau, Data Modeling, Predictive Analytics
- AI & Policy Governance: Responsible AI Advocacy, Ethical AI Frameworks, Data Privacy Compliance
- Process Optimization: Automation, Agile, GitLab, Jira
- Soft Skills: Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Management
LANGUAGES
- English – Professional Working Proficiency
- Igbo – Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Oliseamaka believes that “data without purpose is just noise.” Her mission is to ensure that data and AI systems are designed to serve human progress — balancing innovation with integrity. Through her leadership, she continues to drive a culture where analytics and ethics coexist to power the digital future responsibly.
From managing complex data architectures to advocating for ethical AI governance, Oliseamaka Chiedu represents the modern face of strategic technology leadership in Africa. Her journey embodies the convergence of technical mastery, strategic foresight, and ethical responsibility — a true model for the next generation of digital leaders.
As she continues to transform the data ecosystem, Oliseamaka’s influence reaches beyond her technical contributions — inspiring others to build a world where technology drives progress with purpose.
Connect with Oliseamaka Chiedu on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/oliseamaka-chiedu-04573455
