In a world where technology is rapidly transforming industries, leaders who combine technical innovation
Global Tech Innovator | Data & AI Strategist | Founder of RosyJobs |Championing Inclusive Future of Work
with social impact stand out. David Obi-Nwankpa, a Global Tech Innovator, Data & AI Strategist, and Founder of RosyJobs, is one of those leaders. With a career that spans AI research, product development, and entrepreneurship, David is redefining how data and artificial intelligence can create fairer, more inclusive opportunities for people across the globe.
Currently based in the United Kingdom, David’s work cuts across multiple industries, including workforce development, cultural preservation, logistics, and financial technology. His projects are unified by a single vision: to leverage AI and data for equity, accessibility, and impact.
From building platforms like RosyJobs, which applies retrieval-augmented AI models to improve employability, to creating Naija-Plate, a cultural-tech solution preserving Nigerian food traditions in diaspora communities, David has consistently delivered innovation rooted in real-world needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT
| Role | Organization | Duration | Key Contributions |
| Founder & Product Lead | Rosy Jobs (UK) | Aug 2025 – Present | Built AI-powered employability platform offering CV feedback, job-role matching, and micro-coaching, with fairness safeguards. |
| Education Mentor | Eduinx (UK) | Aug 2025 – Present | Providing structured guidance and mentorship to learners. |
| Founder & Lead | Rosylinks Ltd (UK) | Jul 2025 – Present | Established AI research and product innovation lab focusing on ethical, explainable tech. |
| Community & Research Advocate | TalentHacked (UK) | Apr 2025 – Present | Enhanced onboarding support and research for visa applicants, improving platform experience. |
| Mandela Washington Fellow | Mandela Washington Fellowship | Feb 2025 – Present | Leadership training in business, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship, with focus on workforce development. |
| AI/ML Product Research Collaborator | Naija-Plate (UK) | Sep 2024 – Present | Designed cultural ingredient substitution ontology; improved diaspora cooking adoption by 27% and sourcing efficiency by 35%. |
| IT Analyst (Supervisor) | Admiral Slots (UK) | Aug 2024 – Jun 2025 | Developed IT dashboards, compliance controls, and improved reporting accuracy by 20%. |
| Graduate Researcher | University of Hull (UK) | Jan 2023 – Jun 2024 | Researched explainable AI, predictive modeling, and compliance frameworks; achieved 97% accuracy in CNN-based facial recognition. |
| Founder & CEO | Louie Logistics (Nigeria) | Aug 2021 – Present | Scaled last-mile logistics to 500+ weekly deliveries using GIS optimization and digital tracking systems. |
| GIS Analyst | The Field Solutions (Nigeria) | Sep 2019 – Sep 2021 | Produced thematic web maps, dashboards, and spatial analyses to support planning and operations. |
| GIS/Data Intern | Enugu State University | Apr 2018 – Jun 2019 | Supported GIS research in land use mapping and environmental monitoring. |
EDUCATION
- MSc, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence – University of Hull (2023–2024)
- BSc, Geology and Mining – Enugu State University of Science and Technology
CERTIFICATIONS
- Digital Security Fundamentals
- Prompt Engineering Applications
- Introduction to Large Language Models
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- BCS Business Analysis Certified
PUBLICATIONS
- How AI Micro-Coaching Can Transform Career Guidance for Nigeria’s Youths
- Group Combats Growing Youth Unemployment with Career Coaching
David Obi-Nwankpa represents a new generation of technology leaders who see innovation not just as a competitive advantage, but as a force for good. Through his entrepreneurial ventures, research contributions, and mentorship, he is driving a vision of the future where AI and data create inclusive opportunities, preserve culture, and redefine the global workforce.
🔗 Connect with David on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-obi-057731275
