I’m Irewole Akande, a product leader and entrepreneur passionate about building scalable enterprise software and hardware solutions that drive engagement, trust, and business impact. My experience spans AI verification, knowledge management, IoT, and embedded computing, with a strong focus on user-centered innovation and responsible AI.

At Microsoft, I lead cross-functional teams to build and scale an expert-driven knowledge platform. As co-founder and CTO of City Health Tech, I developed Opal™, an IoT device improving health literacy, and successfully manufactured and deployed 200+ units across industries. My expertise extends to cloud technologies, AI, and embedded systems, with a proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar design wins and scaling product adoption.

Recognized as a Lewis Latimer Honoree (Edison Awards) and Future Texas Business Legend (Texas Business Hall of Fame), I also hold an EB-1A extraordinary ability visa for my contributions to public health technology and responsible AI. Outside of work, I’m an avid soccer player, runner, chef, and traveler, always looking for new challenges and experiences.