IT Professional Management | IT Service Delivery Management | IT Consulting | IT Cyber Security | People Management

I oversee and Manage Information Technology Operations and Strategy at different organizations. With years of experience in the IT field, I've implemented many infrastructures, and IT governance, IT security,  IT Teams, IT Policies and Procedures,  IT Systems/Applications/Products etc. 

I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and best practices to optimize business processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive organizational growth. I have successfully led and successfully executed several IT projects, such as migrating to local(on-prem) and cloud-based solutions, implementing IT security frameworks, and improving IT infrastructure and performance. 
I enjoy collaborating with business partners and stakeholders to align IT objectives with organizational goals and vision.

Olawale Kolawole

💡Micro Camera Installed on an Ant Inside Colony Tunnels!🤯
 
A micro camera is mounted on an ant reveals the hidden highways and #teamwork of the insect world.

The tunnels are more than just holes,
they're a lifeline for the queen ant and her brood. Just imagine navigating these dark, labyrinths use only antennae to find their way home. 

This teaches us that even the smallest creatures have the biggest impact when they work together as a team.

It showcases and explores the beauty of #technology, #engineering #creativity and #construction through hands-on projects that nutures problem solving #skills and deeper understanding of our natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education.

Paying attention to tiny details is an important element in a step by step process.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#innovation #science  #warehouses #management #food #students #leadership #strategy #ecosystem #whatinspiresme #teaching  #agriculture #greenenergy #sustainability #physics #knowledge

💡How to Single-Handedly Build a Shelter Inside Fallen Tree!🔥

One good ingenius display of good technique idea is the carving and building a shelter inside a fallen giant tree.

This showcases that civil work and engineering can coexist seamlessly.

Education and #technology projects enables #students to explore complex concepts like dams in a practical and interactive way. It doesn’t require #skills but can be creatively assembled into a house fueling #sustainability.

This explores the beauty of #construction and civil #engineering through hands-on projects that fosters problem solving #skills and deeper understanding of our natural resources and promotes an experiential #learning #STEM #education showcasing #creativity.

#innovation #science #strategy #warehouses #fashion #management #climate #ecosystem #tech #greenenergy #civilengineering #nature

📝Reignite Your Professional Purpose!🔥

#Creativity isn't a luxury, it's your edge. 

It's what separates routine from #innovation, and execution from impact. 
In the rush of deadlines and deliverables, it's easy to forget that
your ideas are your power.

Reawaken your commitment to creativity not just for the sake of output, but for the sake of meaning. 

When you lead with vision, you don't just complete tasks you shape
#future.

Let your imagination be your compass. Let consistency be your fuel. And let your work reflect not just what you do, but who you are.

See your work, #business or #career path more as a journey with twists and turns rather than a straight line. 

Always stick to what makes you weird, odd, strange, different. That’s your source of power.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#education #mindfulness #management #healthcare #art #leadership #hr #mindfulness #whatinspiresme #technology #tech #knowledge #personaldevelopment

📝You're the Hero of Your Own Story!🔥

Some people go through hard times, so bad that they can't even talk about it, but no matter what.

If feels like their whole world is upside down with no head way. 

Losing the will to live is unfortunately common these days.

#Business and #sales might not be going as planned.

But reject the voice in your head screaming and shouting surrender and give up.

It's not the time to be sad and grieve or mourn. 

It's to focus and find ways on going forward.

You can't watch your life drain away and give up.
 
You're stronger than you think, don't let this downtime define you.

#Success is a matter of hanging on and never letting go. 

It's time to figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

It's time to shine again. Stay motivated. 

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #bestadvice #management #food #students #leadership #strategy  #whatinspiresme #teaching  #warehouses #healthcare #learning #motivation

📝Take That Leap of Faith!🔥

Every journey that seems impossible begins with a brave step and those who dare to overcome their limits make the impossible possible.

To achieve the greatest things in life, it requires that leap of faith. You can do all the work to prepare, but that will only take you 95% there. The last 5% requires that leap of faith only if you're willing to take it.

Whether it’s looking a new job, #business, work, quitting your job or moving across the country, taking a life-changing decision requires letting go of the comfortable and going into the unknown.

The move you’re afraid to make is often the one that will transform your life. Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s acting despite it.

Step forward, take the leap and let the person you’re destined to be meet you on the other side.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #healthcare #bestadvice #motivation #management #mindfulness #education #creativity #leadership
 #science  #warehouses  #students #leadership #strategy #ecosystem #whatinspiresme #engineering #teaching #construction #warehouses #physics #learning

📝The Power of Leadership in Teamwork!🔥

In every high performing team, there's a moment when things click. 
Not because someone took control, but because someone chose to lead.

A real leader listens before they speak, create clarity when things feel chaotic, inspire confidence when challenges grow loud and most importantly, they help every person see the strength they bring to the table.

When #leadership and #teamwork meet, something powerful happens.
Individual effort transforms into collective momentum.

Great teams don't rise because one person is exceptional. They rise because leadership empowers everyone to be exceptional.

The real power of leadership in teamwork turns "me" into "we," and "we" into unstoppable goals and #success.

It builds a resilient and united workforce culture that is ready to face any professional challenge.

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📹  They team started going faster when the leader stood up using vibes to inspire the team.

#management #humanresources #hr #strategy #students #bestadvice #ecosystem #whatinspiresme #teaching #warehouses #healthcare #learning #strategy #physics

📝Do it Afraid!🔥

Courage isn’t about waiting for fear to disappear, it’s about acting despite it. 

In our careers, #business, #sales, #job, #project, work, #startup, we often hesitate, thinking we need to conquer fear before taking that leap. But the truth is, growth happens when we move forward even with trembling hands.

Think of fear as the wind against a kite, it feels daunting, but it’s also what lifts us higher. 
#Success isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to rise in its presence.

So, take that step, make that move, or voice that idea....do it afraid, because that’s where your transformation begins and others will follow.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #leadership #creativity #mindfulness #bestadvice #education #healthcare #strategy #management #motivation #healthcare #learning

💡Computer Evolution!🤯

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century.

The evolution of computers can be broadly divided into five generations, each marked by significant technological advancements. 

These generations are: First Generation (1940s-1950s) with vacuum tubes, Second Generation (1950s-1960s) with transistors, Third Generation (1960s-1970s) with integrated circuits, Fourth Generation (1970s-present) with microprocessors, and Fifth Generation (1980s-present) focused on Artificial #Intelligence and parallel processing. 

The invention and development of AI-powered devices, smart devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT) keeps focusing on creating intelligent systems. 
 shaped the #future of mobility and revolutionized two-wheeled.

#innovation #engineering #technology #management #education #leadership #tech #5g #fashion #ai

📝Talent vs Skills!🔥

Skill motivates people before impressing the, but talent impress people before motivating them.

Both may seem similar to some us, but there is a slight difference. 
something you cultivated without any prior #knowledge, more like it flows naturally in your blood.

The importance of skills versus talent can vary depending on the context and the specific situation. Both skills and talent have their own significance and contribute to individual #success in different ways.

Skills are learned abilities that are acquired through practice, #training, and #experience. They are developed over time and can be improved through deliberate effort. Skills are often specific to certain tasks or domains and can be transferable across different areas. 
For example, skills like #communication, problem-solving, #leadership, and technical expertise can be sharpened and applied in various professional fields. Skills generally can be developed by anyone with dedication and effort.

A combination of both #skills and talent is often the most desirable. Talent provides a foundation and potential, while skills allow individuals to refine their abilities, adapt to different situations, and continuously grow. 

Find and grow what ignites you!

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#management #bestadvice #education #strategy #management #whatinspiresme #engineering #technology #hr #healthcare #warehouses #creativity

📝The Power of Transformation!🔥

Driven by #leadership, powered by people, #teamwork and focused on a clear future vision, transformation #management is the guiding force that enables organizations to navigate the complexities of change.

An organization must always be ready yo reinvent for survival and growth in a changing world, moving it from a current state to a desired #future state by reimagining structure, culture, and operations to boost efficiency, #innovation, and competitiveness.

The factor that makes the biggest difference between those who deliver & those who don't is whether leaders embrace the emotional journey of their people.

Shared vision of #success, willingness to change, balancing implementation & #creativity, recognition that #technology carries its own emotional journey and a shared sense of ownership over the outcome.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#ai #marketing #ai #healthcare #education #bestadvice #inspiration #sales #science #warehouses #sports #ecosystem #football #whatinspiresme #engineering #teaching #sustainability #greenenergy #YearinReview

💡Problems are like Puzzles waiting for Solutions!🔥

Every problem we face is not a dead end, there's always a doorway.

Solutions aren't obvious, sometimes they're buried in thinking outside the box, #creativity, commitment, persistence or even asking for help.

There are different  automation tools in the hands of #business users with little or no #technology or #programming #skills.

In today's world, if an #organization delays deploying #digital transformation, it's most likely to become extinct. 

The way we design our process speeds up the delivery to our #customers and helps us achieve business goals and #success.

In whatever we do, we need to keep evolving by committing to solving problems and thinking outside the box.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#innovation #bestadvice #stem #engineering #education #cfbr #mindfulness #bestadvice  #advertisingandmarketing #management #leadership

💡Every Problem has 1 or more Solutions!🔥

One common #experience of all humanity is the challenge of problems.

Problem solving requires thinking, thinking requires effort, effort requires commitment. 

If we can think with an open mind, we will discover multiple solutions to every problem. Especially now, there are different  automation tools in the hands of #business users with little or no #technology or #programming #skills.

In today's world, if a #company delays undergoing #digital transformation, it's most likely to become extinct as in this digital age. 

The way we design our process speeds up the delivery to #customers and helps us achieve business goals and #success.

In any work we do, we need to keep evolving by committing to solving problems and thinking outside the box.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#innovation #creativity #mentalhealth #gender #healthcare #education #bestadvice #selfcare #wellbeing #inspiration #technology #science #warehouses #management #food #students #leadership #strategy #ecosystem #whatinspiresme #engineering #teaching #agriculture #greenenergy #YearinReview

📝The Power of Resilience!🔥

No matter how many doors life closes, resilience is what allows us to keep trying, keep adapting, and keep moving forward unt we find the one that opens. 

Life is a battlefield and only those who refuse to give up will survive. Our rescilience & persistence can promote consistency, which is a crucial trait for both personal & professional life, enriching our journey towards our #goals while the determination to succeed keep us moving.  

Instead of focusing on a goal, focus on the process, keep pushing and take responsibility.
In this life, we fight to resolve one challenge and get ready to face another, but giving up is not an option.

If you can't fly, then run, if you can't run, then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. If you think giving up is your last option in life, think twice. 

Resilience is our capacity to 'bounce back' to recover strength or spirit quickly and efficiently in life.

Write-up: Olawale Kolawole 

#inspiration #education #management #happiness #whatinspiresme #leadership #bestadvice #mindfulness #motivation #technology #warehouses #strategy  #whatinspiresme #engineering #teaching #healthcare #learning

As an independent education consultant with over two decades of experience, I help schools strengthen leadership, improve outcomes, and create cultures where every student can thrive — socially, emotionally, and academically.

My background includes over ten years in senior leadership, with deep expertise in crisis management, safeguarding, and curriculum design that integrates the Arts and Sports alongside academic excellence. I believe motivation and engagement are central to learning, and I’ve supported schools to design curriculum maps and leadership systems that bring this belief to life.

I now partner with schools, trusts, and local authorities to develop leadership capacity, support new principals, and drive sustainable school improvement. My approach blends hands-on experience with evidence-informed strategy, empowering teams to achieve lasting change for their students and communities.

Noel Kennedy

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Experienced education leader helping schools and principals build strong leadership, improve outcomes, and create inclusive, high-performing learning cultures.

🚀 New Episode Out Now of Unassuming Heroes.

It was a real privilege to sit down with Fabian De Fabiani FCCT for the latest episode of Unassuming Heroes.

Fabian is a Senior Assistant Principal and a Board Member at First Give Trust, but as you’ll hear in this conversation, titles are only a small part of his story.
In this episode, we explore:
 ✨ Character and values in leadership
 🤝 The power of authentic partnerships
 🧠 Emotional intelligence and why it matters more than ever in schools

Fabian is the first to say he’s “no hero”, but his humility, insight and commitment to young people and communities say otherwise. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about leadership that truly puts people first.

🎧 Watch and Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ekx5w4gw

Thank you, Fabian, for your honesty, generosity and time.
#UnassumingHeroes #Education #Podcast #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #EdChat #Inspiration

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