Mukhtar Ayodeji Saliu

Mukhtar Ayodeji Saliu is an experienced security and infrastructure professional currently serving as the Security Lead at OVO since June 2023. Prior to this role, Mukhtar held positions as Security Engineering Lead and DevSecOps/Cloud Security Engineer at Modus Create from July 2021 to June 2023. From March 2017 to June 2021, Mukhtar was the Head of Infrastructure Services at ARCA Payments Company Ltd., where responsibilities included deploying a robust payment switch platform and ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and ISO 27001 standards. Additional experience includes roles at Huawei Technologies, Computer Warehouse Group Plc, and several earlier positions, highlighting expertise in system administration, cloud solutions, and infrastructure support. Mukhtar holds an MSc in Communications Networks and Software from the University of Surrey and a BSc in Mathematics from Crescent University Abeokuta, along with certifications in website development and information systems management.