Wilfred Babatope Achom

Managing director / CEO & Founder

Wilfred is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in enterprise IT, e-learning, and digital transformation.

Wilfred began his technology career with Hewlett-Packard (HP) as a Network Engineer, where he spent 10 years building and managing enterprise infrastructure.

He later joined Oxford University Press as a Programme Manager on an e-learning software project, gaining valuable experience in digital education platforms and global content delivery.

After three years at OUP, Wilfred moved to Wellcome Trust, the second-largest medical research funder in the world, based in central London. At Wellcome Trust, he led several complex digital and technology initiatives, including cloud and infrastructure projects, learning management system (LMS) development, and he played a key role in leading the organisation’s agile transformation.

After seven years with Wellcome Trust, Wilfred resigned in January 2025 to establish Von Newmann Technology Consultant Limited, where he now serves as Chief Technology Officer, driving the vision, architecture, and delivery of AI-powered solutions.

Vijay Gadhia

Director of Infrastructure & Learning Management Systems

Vijay is a dedicated infrastructure and change manager with deep experience in large-scale IT, cyber security, and learning management systems.

Biography

Vijay is a dedicated and highly skilled infrastructure and change manager with extensive experience managing large infrastructure, cyber security, and learning management system (LMS) programmes.

He has successfully delivered LMS solutions for multinational investment banks, construction companies, charities, and government organisations, demonstrating his versatility and ability to operate across complex, regulated sectors.

In his role at Von Newmann Technology Consultant Limited, Vijay is responsible for overseeing large-scale projects and facilitating change across diverse organisations. He takes pride in delivering gold-standard solutions with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Vijay brings a proactive approach to problem-solving and prioritises building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring that every solution is not only technically sound but also aligned with business goals.

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Kate Welling

Director of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

Kate is an experienced solutions architect with over 18 years in IT, specialising in cloud technology, AI, and enterprise learning systems. Her career spans full stack development, systems administration, cloud migration, and cloud architecture design, giving her a strong technical foundation across modern digital infrastructure.

She has led cloud transformation projects that help organisations move from traditional systems to scalable, secure cloud environments. Alongside her infrastructure work, Kate has also contributed to website content strategy and learning management system (LMS) development, ensuring technology solutions are both technically robust and user-friendly.

As Director of Cloud Technology & AI at Von Newman Technology Consultants, she leads the design and implementation of cloud-native and AI-driven solutions, helping clients adopt secure, scalable, and future-ready digital architectures.

David Lawal

Director of Program Management

David is a seasoned technology and delivery executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in agile program management, digital transformation, and large-scale technology delivery. As Director of Program Management, he leads strategic initiatives, scales agile frameworks, and ensures the successful delivery of complex technology programs across regulated and fast-moving industries.

He has led cross-functional teams delivering secure payment platforms on AWS and Kafka ecosystems. Previously, as Agile Delivery Manager at Roche, he managed the Digital Customer Engagement Network, coordinating multiple digital products for healthcare professionals under the SAFe framework while managing global dependencies and release planning.

David has also held leadership roles at GfK, driving the transformation of data analytics and AI-powered insights platforms on Google Cloud. His expertise spans program governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery across web, mobile, cloud, CRM, big data, and e-commerce platforms.

He holds an MSc in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Greenwich and certifications including Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), and OneTrust Governance, Risk & Compliance and Privacy Management credentials.

Bolarinwa oyinloluwa

Lead Ui/Ux Designer

Bolarinwa Oyinloluwa (oba) is the Lead UI/UX Designer at Newman with over 5 years of experience designing user-centered digital products across various industries. He has worked on a wide range of projects including e-commerce platforms, corporate and nonprofit websites, educational platforms (LMS), startup products, and service-based brands.

His work spans collaborations with businesses, agencies, nonprofits, and growing startups, where he has led UI/UX design, web design, branding, and digital strategy initiatives. Adeolu focuses on creating intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling experiences that align business goals with user needs.

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