Omolade Ikumapayi is a Nigerian-born, Colorado-based researcher in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and network security. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Computer Science (GPA 4.0) at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where her groundbreaking research explores secure real-time communication in automotive and cyber-physical systems.

Her career journey spans web development, information security, and advanced research. From her early work at HIC MikroLAB and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to cutting-edge projects at UCCS, Omolade has consistently demonstrated innovation, resilience, and leadership.