About David Oyekunle
With more than fifteen years of professional experience, David Oyekunle is a globally endorsed digital technology and research expert whose work connects data, project delivery, business analysis, digital strategy, coaching, and human development.
Professional focus
David works where technology, policy, research, social impact, and people development meet.
About Me
Currently serving at the UK Ministry of Justice, I oversee data-driven initiatives that enhance public safety and systemic efficiency. My work sits at the intersection of technology, policy, and social justice, applying predictive analytics, AI-based solutions, and evidence-led strategies to real-world challenges.
As the founder of Get-it-Done Consulting UK, I lead a boutique innovation consultancy focused on digital transformation, project delivery, and professional upskilling. Our digital learning platforms have impacted more than 600 professionals across the UK and Africa, supporting scalable solutions in healthcare, sustainability, and personal growth.
I am also the founder of The Achiever Guide Publication, a social-impact writing and mentoring platform committed to amplifying African voices, values, and visions through storytelling and cultural thought leadership. Since publishing my first book in 2008, I have remained passionate about using writing to provoke insight, inspire action, and drive transformation.
Beyond consultancy and writing, I serve as a youth life coach and educational consultant with U&J Digital Consult Limited. I remain committed to business development, particularly in finance and agriculture, where I see strong potential for sustainable impact.
A boutique innovation consultancy supporting digital transformation, project delivery, business analysis, research, and professional development. The work is practical, evidence-led, and designed to help people and organisations improve how they think, decide, and deliver.
Digital transformation, project delivery and professional upskilling
A writing and mentoring platform that uses books, newsletters, and cultural thought leadership to amplify African voices and encourage purposeful action.
Writing since 2008, African stories, mentoring and impact
I am passionate about bridging continents through tech-driven research, inclusive mentoring, and sustainable impact. Whether I am writing code, mentoring talent, analysing systems, or designing digital ecosystems, my focus remains the same: building structures that create opportunity, strengthen institutions, and last beyond a single project.
My approach combines technical depth with a clear understanding of people, organisations, and society. This allows me to translate complex challenges into practical solutions that create measurable value.
Using data science, analytics, and evidence to improve decisions and strengthen systems.
Turning strategy into organised, practical action across projects, teams, and organisations.
Helping professionals and young people build confidence, direction, capability, and resilience.
Recognition & Standing
My work has received recognition across project management, digital technology, research, innovation, and education. These honours reflect a continuing commitment to knowledge, professional excellence, and service.
The highest professional standing within the Association for Project Management.
Honoured for contributions across the digital technology and academic space.
Finalist in both the IPMA Global Research Awards and the APM Education & Research Awards.
A Journey Shaped by Courage, Adaptability and Innovation.
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of academic and professional life requires bold decision-making, adaptability, and innovation. These are qualities I have embraced throughout my journey. What began as a modest career path has grown through opportunities, challenges, deliberate learning, and a willingness to take carefully measured risks.
Each decision has contributed to organisational improvement and personal development. As a change agent and innovator, I have learned that sustained commitment can transform people, systems, and environments.
As an academic and entrepreneur with a global outlook, my mission is to develop sustainable solutions to professional and personal challenges. I am especially passionate about building platforms that inspire minds across Africa and Nigeria through meaningful projects, mentoring, research, and writing.
Mission
To create knowledge, systems, and opportunities that help people grow, strengthen institutions, and produce sustainable results.
Vision
To influence the next generation through books, newsletters, writing, mentoring, and the distribution of free educational resources across Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
Whether you are pursuing a research milestone, navigating a career transition, or building an organisation, practical guidance can help you move with greater clarity and confidence.
