Oladayo Luke

Throughout my career, I have worked on middleware systems, distributed architectures, tactical applications, and AI/ML-powered solutions, delivering high-performance, scalable applications for both internet/intranet environments and mission-critical systems. By leveraging my expertise in cloud computing, microservices, and automation, I design and implement solutions that ensure efficiency, security, and adaptability in complex technological landscapes.

My ability to bridge front-end and back-end development enables me to create robust, user-friendly applications that integrate cutting-edge AI/ML technologies for enhanced intelligence and performance. Whether developing real-time analytics platforms, optimizing AI pipelines, or architecting scalable software solutions, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technological excellence.

Ph.D. Research and Mentorship

Dissertation Chair: Sumitra Mukherjee, Ph.D

Committee Members:

  • Michael J. Laszlo, Ph.D
  • Francisco J. Mitropoulos, Ph.D

Experience

Founder, CEO & CTO

Perdurable AI

At Perdurable AI, we are revolutionizing human-computer interaction by building an intelligent platform and gesture-enabled devices that transform human intent into seamless digital execution. Through intuitive, touchless interfaces, we enable industries to adopt gesture-driven solutions across assistive technology, workplace automation, and immersive training—bridging accessibility with innovation at scale.

April 2024 - Present

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

At Raytheon, I supported mission-critical defense programs across aerospace and naval systems, including the $104M modernization of the RQ-4 Global Hawk ground segment, software infrastructure efforts under the $677M SPY-6(V) radar production contract for the U.S. Navy, and advanced avionics integration through the $126M Collins Aerospace connectivity program for SOCOM’s Common Avionics Architecture System.

Feburary 2022 - April 2024

Principal Software Engineer (Architect)

Albertsons

Architected and deployed the Pharmacy Incentive Program platform, enabling over $15M in annual reward redemptions across 2,700+ pharmacy locations.

January 2021 - January 2022

Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

At Northrop Grumman, I led the development and deployment of a radar middleware resource-sharing system that optimized utilization across multi-radar platforms, enabling real-time interoperability and boosting system efficiency; I also contributed to advanced electronic warfare capabilities—including TTNT integration and antenna systems—supporting contracts such as the U.S. Navy’s $235.9M surface electronic warfare systems program and the ONR-backed $8.5M FlexDAR initiative awarded to Raytheon.

April 2017 - December 2020

Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin, I contributed to advanced electronic warfare and cybersecurity initiatives under the $5.3B Medusa SEWIP Block III program and the $77.7M Cyber Attack Network program, supporting next-generation naval warfighting capabilities through system integration, signal processing, and threat response development.

August 2015 - March 2017

Early Career Highlights

Oladayo Luke, Ph.D., began his entrepreneurial and technical journey with hands-on experience across fintech, mobility, robotics, and enterprise IT. Starting as an intern at Mobile Exoon in 2004, he went on to found multiple ventures, including Tramigo Tech Nig. Ltd, a GPS and telecom startup; A Plus Gift Card LLC, an e-commerce platform; Tweak TFX, an on-demand money exchange app; and Day Orbit Technologies, which developed autonomous robots for home automation. He also served as an IT consultant at Lifeline Inc. and built full-stack web applications for clients in logistics, retail, and healthcare between 2009 and 2014—laying the groundwork for his future in scalable, AI-driven systems.

Intern, Mobile Exoon

Gained foundational experience in mobile technologies and enterprise systems during a technical internship (2004).

Founder & CEO, Tramigo Tech Nig. Ltd

Launched a GPS and mobile solutions startup focused on vehicle tracking and telecom services in Nigeria (2007).

Founder & CEO, A Plus Gift Card LLC

Built and scaled a digital gift card and e-commerce platform serving U.S. and African markets (2011).

Founder, Tweak TFX, LLC

Created an on-demand money exchange application for secure and seamless global digital currency conversion.

Founder, Day Orbit Technologies LLC

Developed early-stage autonomous robots for homeowners to handle routine tasks such as lawn mowing, snow blowing, leaf collection, and payload carrying (2019).

IT Consultant, Lifeline Inc.

Provided systems integration, IT strategy, and application support to streamline operations for a mid-sized nonprofit (2012).

Web Application Programmer (2009–2014)

esigned and delivered full-stack web solutions for clients in logistics, non-profit, retail, and healthcare sectors.

August 2004 - January 2021

Education

Nova Southeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Science - AI/ML Track
September 2018 - May 2024

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science (MSc)
Computer Science
September 2012 - May 2015

Lautech University

Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech)
Mechanical Engineering - General
April 2000 - July 2006

Skills

Programming abstractions, data structures, and object-oriented design
  • Java, C++, Python, Ada, JavaScript (Typescript, ReactJS, Angular, NodeJS)
Software application development, problem solving, algorithmic analysis
  • Python, PHP, JavaScript
Reinforcement learning, computer vision, robotics
  • Python, MATLAB, PHP, JavaScript
Database design and querying, data management
  • SQL, NoSQL
Embedded systems, low-level programming, real-time systems
  • C, Ada, C++
Web development, front-end/back-end systems, type safety.
  • JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP
Deployment Platforms
  • Azure, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), GCP, JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, Docker, Kubernetes, Netlify
Open-Source Frameworks
  • Microservices, Content Management Systems (CMS), TensorFlow, SOAP, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Django, Flask, Falcon API, ROS, OpenCV, Detectron2, Hugging Face Transformers, OpenAI Gym, Airflow, FastAPI, DeepSpeech, CARLA, TensorRT, Apache Spark, Spring (Java), Conda (Python), Java Native Interface (JNI), Boost (C++), and Qt (C++), Cryptography, Python(NumPy, JAX, Pandas)

Interests

He has a strong passion for R&D and innovation, constantly exploring emerging technologies and creative solutions.

Enjoys engaging in meetup soccer, playing with different teams and meeting new people, while also indulging in tennis and basketball. Loves to travel to experience new cultures and perspectives along the way.


Awards

  • Northrop Grumman: Best Innovation System of the Year (Team Award)
  • Lockheed Employee Recognition: Best contributions to the design and development of a Cyber Attack Network

Certifications

  • CompTia Security +

Publications

  • Oladayo Luke. (2024). Enhancing Sign Language Recognition and Hand Gesture Detection using Convolutional Neural Networks and Data Augmentation Techniques. (Doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University). https://www.proquest.com/docview/3054372234