Taiwo Shada is a Certified Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer, software architect, and systems integration expert with more than 10 years of experience building and scaling enterprise data solutions.

He is presently the CTO at Readie AI, an AI startup in the UK and ex IBM Data Engineer. During his time at IBM, Taiwo developed data warehouse solutions and led data engineering teams. Taiwo also led graduate training programs on Mobile Application Development and Business Intelligence, where he mentored aspiring tech professionals and helped them break into the industry. His ability to simplify complex systems and deliver hands-on instruction has earned him recognition across both technical and academic circles.

Davies is a former senior technology leader at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Davies led global engineering teams across multiple regions, spearheading critical programs including the implementation of enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) platforms and a large-scale data center modernization initiative. These projects were foundational to securing and optimizing the data backbone of one of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Davies is the CEO of Readie AI, an advisory and content platform helping executives and teams embrace responsible, future-focused AI practices. He is also the creator of the "AI First" newsletter and the author of AI First: The Leader’s Guide to Building an AI-Centric Organisation.