A Security Expert and Modern Educator.
Passionate about using technology and art as a medium to empower minority groups. The digital way.
This is me
A Digital Entrepreneur with a passion for internet education and security. I am a published author of two academic books titled “The Informal Sector in Nigeria and its impact on Development”, and "Postmodern Nigeria: A Socio-Economic Analysis". I have also played a leading role in the creation and production of high-profile projects in Slovakia, Morocco, UK, Uganda & several West African countries through my various policy and consultancy experiences. I have worked with the UK Home Office, Essex County Council, Culture Fez, Balloon Ventures and the European Commission, advocating freedom of information, digital literacy, economic empowerment and gender equality.
Business Innovation Writing
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
NFT Security Content Strategy
Events Content Web3
Creative Initiatives
I create future proof companies and projects to improve digital literacy and in turn economic development.
CURRENT FOCUS
Seidea: a career development platform with a social mission of upskilling 100,000 Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women and girls for careers in cybersecurity by 2040.
Seiarto: a multi-visual art store focused on West African art.
Protegr: an educational platform empowering NFT creators & investors with essential security knowledge. The platform is supported by Somerset House & Morgan Stanley.
Seipod: hosted by Stephanie Itimi, Seipod is a monthly podcast focused on empowering BAME women with the cybersecurity knowledge needed to be secure online.
Public Speaking:
Digital Literacy for Development
Available to deliver 20 min Workshop, 45-90 min Keynote, Half-Day Masterclass
Delivering my keynote to corporates, universities and communities;
I aim to share my knowledge on Digital Security, Digital Literacy for Development and the Informal Economy
There are many barriers which limit women of black and ethnic minority backgrounds from pursuing a career in technology or updating their skills to meet the modern-day demands. This is what led me to create my social enterprise Seidea which aims to close the gender digital gap for BME women and girls through training, workshops and safe spaces online. This is why I am passionate about sharing my story of how I navigated the tech space as a black woman and a non-CS graduate.
Digital Security is another issue that is close to my heart, as I believe that all women should feel safe not only on the streets but online also. This is why I lend my knowledge of working in cybersecurity to educate women on digital security. In 2018, I started an annual survey, as part of the UN Women #16DaysofActivism to help fill in the data gap on cyber violence against BAME women (UK and Nigeria).
Given its importance to local economies, the informal sector deserves more attention as a driver of development. This is why I published an academic book titled "The Informal Sector in Nigeria and its impact on Development", which highlights how scaling up informal businesses can help with job creation, gender equality and in turn development
For Public Speaking enquiries please highlight in your message the topic you would like Stephanie to speak on.