Oluwatobi Oyinlola
| Oluwatobi Oyinlola | |
|---|---|
 Oluwatobi Oyinlola.jpg Oluwatobi Oyinlola speaking at Global IoT conference Africa | |
| Born | May 10, 1992 Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 🏡 Residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Tobi |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Tai Solarin University of Education |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Notable work | Smart Pump Device, Hyperloop |
Oluwatobi Oyinlola (10 May 1992) is a Nigerian-born inventor and entrepreneur.[1] Oyinlola was named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians in 2018 by Avance Media,[2] as well as being recognized as part of the Intel Software Innovators program.[3] He is best known for his work with rLoop Incorporated - a company sharing the dream of realizing the fifth mode of transportation initiated by Elon Musk - the Hyperloop.[4]
Background and Education[edit]
Oyinlola grew up in Ibadan, Nigeria. After completing public secondary education at the Bishop Philips Academy in his hometown of Ibadan, Oyinlola completed his undergraduate studies at the Tai Solarin University of Education.
SpaceX Hyperloop Competition (2017)[edit]
In 2015, a small group on the SpaceX subreddit split off to form what is now rLoop, with the goal of crowdsourcing a new pod design for the 2017 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition. The group advanced all the way to ‘Design’ Weekend, where with 123 other teams they competed for the chance to test their designs on the Hyperloop track.[5] In January 2017, the rLoop team was chosen as one of the top 22 finalists to advance; they were only non-student team to do so.[6] In the process, they were given the ‘Pod Innovation’ award.[7]
IoT Evangelism and Work[edit]
Oyinlola is a passionate member of IoT Europe, speaking at IoT World Day about using technology to solve critical challenges in African infrastructure.[2] In 2017, Oyinlola designed a smart meter that would allow 'pay-as-you-go' cooking. This will enable customers to bypass the upfront cost of connecting to a gas utility and pay only for what is used.[8] He was awarded a top three finish in Rwanda’s Best ICT solutions for smart cities competition. In 2018, he was recognized by Avance Media as one of the top 100 most influential young Nigerians for his contributions in Technology.
Awards and Achievements[edit]
2016 - SpaceX Hyperloop Competition (as a member of rLoop team) - top 30 finalist, Pod Innovation Award.[7]
2017 - Received “Intel Software Innovator” award by Intel for representing Africa in various spotlights of innovative competitions.[2]
2018 - Best Smart Cities Challenge. Top 10.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pay-as-you-cook technology to boost use of affordable LPG in Rwanda". CNBCAfrica. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Most Influential Award". Pulse.NG. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "Intel Software Innovator Program". software.intel.com. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "Oluwatobi Oyinlola". aficta.africa. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "Reddit came together and created an Hyperloop pod design to help kickstart Elon Musk's "fifth mode of transportation"". Electrek. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "rLoop is the Latest Team Hellbent on Making Hyperloop a Reality". Autoevolution. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Breaking News in Engineering". Nigerian Standard Newspaper. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Rwanda: Best ICT Solutions for Smart Cities Rewarded". AllAfrica. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
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