Oladayo Luke, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO, Perdurable AI

Building the next generation of human-computer interaction.

I am a technology entrepreneur, software architect, and AI researcher dedicated to advancing the next generation of human-computer interaction.

My journey began with a passion for building software that solves meaningful problems. Over the past two decades, I have worked across defense, retail, robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software, designing scalable systems that support millions of users and mission-critical operations.

In 2021, my research shifted toward American Sign Language, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. That work became the foundation for my doctoral dissertation and ultimately inspired the creation of Perdurable AI.

Today, I lead Perdurable AI, an AI Interaction Platform that combines gesture recognition, semantic typing, sign language interaction, browser-native AI assistance, and intelligent workflow automation. Our mission is simple: "technology should adapt to people, not the other way around."

Whether I am designing AI systems, mentoring engineers, or building new products, I remain focused on creating technology that is practical, accessible, and capable of improving everyday life.

2+

Years Building Perdurable AI

20+

Years in Software Engineering

1

Doctorate in Computer Science

Multiple

U.S. Patent Applications Pending


Perdurable AI

Mission

Our mission is to redefine how people interact with computers through AI-powered natural interaction.

Vision

Perdurable AI is building the interaction layer for the next generation of computing, where AI understands gestures, voice, sign language, text, and context to enable seamless communication across devices, applications, and digital environments.

Status

Perdurable AI is currently in beta. We are actively collaborating with early adopters, researchers, accessibility advocates, developers, educators, and strategic partners to shape the future of human-computer interaction.

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Interactive AI Platform
Platform Architecture

Experience

Founder & CEO

Perdurable AI

Perdurable AI was founded to redefine how people interact with computers through AI, gesture recognition, semantic typing, and sign language.

Current focus includes:

  • AI Interaction Platform
  • Browser-native AI
  • Gesture Recognition
  • Sign Language AI
  • Accessibility
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Intelligent Productivity Workflows

Leading product strategy, research, engineering, and commercialization from concept through beta launch.

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

Designed and delivered AI-enabled cloud and distributed software solutions supporting aerospace and defense programs. Contributed to mission-critical systems involving avionics, naval platforms, secure communications, and scalable software infrastructure.

Feburary 2022 - April 2024

Principal Software Engineer (Architect)

Cognizant (Client: Albertsons Companies)

Architected enterprise pharmacy platforms for Albertsons Companies, supporting nationwide incentive programs across more than 2,700 pharmacy locations while improving customer engagement, operational efficiency, and scalable cloud-based healthcare solutions.

January 2021 - January 2022

Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Developed distributed middleware and radar resource management solutions supporting advanced defense systems. Contributed to electronic warfare research, tactical networking, and real-time software platforms.

April 2017 - December 2020

Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin

Developed secure software supporting electronic warfare and cybersecurity initiatives for next-generation naval defense systems.

August 2015 - March 2017

Early Entrepreneurial Journey

2004 – 2021

Before founding Perdurable AI, I built software products across mobility, fintech, robotics, logistics, healthcare, retail, and nonprofit organizations.

Highlights include:

  • Founded Tramigo Tech Nig. Ltd.
  • Founded A Plus Gift Card LLC.
  • Founded Tweak TFX.
  • Founded Day Orbit Technologies.
  • Developed autonomous robotics concepts for residential automation.
  • Built enterprise web applications across multiple industries.

These experiences shaped my belief that technology should solve real-world problems through thoughtful design and practical innovation.

August 2004 - January 2021

Education

Nova Southeastern University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Dissertation:

Enhancing Sign Language Recognition and Hand Gesture Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Data Augmentation Techniques

Research focused on computer vision, American Sign Language (ASL), gesture recognition, and artificial intelligence.

Ph.D. Research and Mentorship

Dissertation Chair: Sumitra Mukherjee, Ph.D

Committee Members:

  • Michael J. Laszlo, Ph.D
  • Francisco J. Mitropoulos, Ph.D
2018 – 2024

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
2012 – 2015

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
2000 – 2006

Expertise

Core Competencies
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Vision
  • Gesture Recognition
  • Sign Language Recognition
  • Distributed Systems
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Enterprise Software
  • Accessibility Technology
  • Software Architecture

Technologies

Core Expertise
  • Java • Python • C++ • TypeScript • React • Angular • Spring Boot • TensorFlow • PyTorch • OpenCV • Azure • AWS • Kubernetes • Docker • SQL • NoSQL

Research & Innovation

Research

  • My Ph.D. research focused on artificial intelligence, computer vision, American Sign Language (ASL), gesture recognition, and human-computer interaction. My dissertation explored deep learning and data augmentation techniques to improve robust sign language and hand gesture recognition in real-world environments.
  • Research Profiles: KaggleResearchGateGitHubAcademia.edu

Innovation

  • Building on this research, I founded Perdurable AI to translate academic discoveries into practical products. Perdurable AI is an AI Interaction Platform that combines gesture recognition, semantic typing, sign language interaction, browser-native AI assistance, and intelligent workflow automation to create more natural and accessible human-computer interaction.

Commercialization

  • My research has led to multiple pending U.S. patent applications covering human-computer interaction, gesture recognition, semantic typing, browser-native AI interaction, accessibility technologies, and intelligent productivity workflows that form the technological foundation of the Perdurable AI platform.

Publications

Doctoral Dissertation

Luke, O. (2024). Enhancing Sign Language Recognition and Hand Gesture Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Data Augmentation Techniques. Doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University.

Read Dissertation

Interests

I enjoy exploring emerging technologies, mentoring engineers, and transforming research into practical products.

Outside of technology, I enjoy soccer, tennis, basketball, traveling, and discovering new cultures. I believe creativity, curiosity, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are essential to long-term innovation.


Contact

For Perdurable AI inquiries, collaborations, speaking opportunities, partnerships, or media requests, please contact me directly.

You can also learn more about Perdurable AI at perdurable.ai .