Product Manager | Professor | Researcher | Philanthropist
Passionate about innovation, education, and making a difference
I'm a Senior Principal Product Manager at a leading IT company, where I drive innovation in cutting-edge technologies including AI, database systems, and advanced analytics. My work focuses on building transformative demos and solutions that showcase the power of modern data technologies.
As a professor, I'm deeply committed to shaping the next generation of technology professionals through teaching databases, cybersecurity, and IT fundamentals. I believe in making complex concepts accessible and inspiring students to pursue excellence.
With a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, my research explores cybersecurity behavior in academic institutions, combining my passion for technology and education to address critical challenges in our digital world.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I founded the Taley Sylvester Children Foundation (TSCF), supporting children in Nigeria and giving back to my community in meaningful ways.
Driving innovation through cutting-edge technology solutions
Leading product vision and roadmap for enterprise AI and database solutions as a Senior Principal Product Manager. Developing strategic partnerships with customers to drive digital transformation and deliver innovative solutions that create measurable business value.
Building cutting-edge Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, vector search solutions, and LLM integrations. Bridging advanced AI capabilities with enterprise data platforms to enable intelligent data processing and natural language interactions at scale.
Creating compelling demonstrations and proofs-of-concept that showcase innovation in AI, JSON Duality Views, graph analytics, and modern database technologies. Translating complex technical capabilities into clear customer value stories that drive adoption and understanding.
Driving enterprise customer adoption through hands-on technical guidance and strategic consultation. Empowering organizations to leverage modern data technologies including vector search, property graphs, and AI-powered analytics to solve their most challenging business problems.
Empowering students with knowledge and skills for the digital age
Teaching fundamental and advanced database concepts, from relational design to modern NoSQL systems.
Preparing students to understand and address critical security challenges in modern computing environments.
Building a strong foundation in IT principles, systems thinking, and practical technology applications.
Advancing knowledge at the intersection of education, cybersecurity, and human behavior
Investigating Cybersecurity Behavior in Higher Education Institutions
My research examines the human factors of cybersecurity in academic settings, exploring how students, faculty, and staff engage with security protocols and how institutions can foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance. With expertise spanning both technical cybersecurity and educational contexts, I bridge theory and practice to develop evidence-based interventions.
Understanding cybersecurity behaviors, attitudes, risk perception, and decision-making processes in higher education contexts
Security awareness, behavioral interventions, policy compliance, threat perception, and organizational security culture
Developing evidence-based strategies to improve cybersecurity posture and human-centered security practices in academic institutions
Translating research findings into practical frameworks for institutional security programs and training initiatives
Giving back and creating opportunities for the next generation
The Taley Sylvester Children Foundation is dedicated to supporting children in Nigeria by providing educational resources, healthcare access, and opportunities for growth and development. Through TSCF, we're building brighter futures and empowering young lives to reach their full potential.
I'd love to hear from you about opportunities, collaborations, or just to chat!