Nnamdi Orakwue

Nnamdi Orakwue has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Nnamdi is the Founder & CEO of Cocolevio, a software and technology solutions provider. Nnamdi established the company in 2015 with a focus on helping traditional businesses leverage modern technology to grow revenue and gain operating efficiencies.

In addition to Cocolevio, Nnamdi Orakwue has held positions at Dragonfly Financial Technologies as a Board Member. Nnamdi joined the company in 2022.

Nnamdi Orakwue also pursued a career in politics as a Candidate for Texas State Representative HD 46. Nnamdi ran for this position from December 2016 to April 2018.

Before entering the software and technology industry and politics, Nnamdi Orakwue worked at Dell in various leadership roles. Nnamdi served as Vice President of the Dell Software Group from June 2013 to November 2015, Vice President of Cloud from July 2012 to November 2015, and Executive Director from May 2011 to August 2012.

Prior to Dell, Nnamdi Orakwue worked at IBM Global Services in different roles. Nnamdi was the Director of Strategic Outsourcing for the Communications Sector from January 2011 to May 2011. Nnamdi also held positions such as Director of Strategic Outsourcing for Africa from September 2009 to December 2010, Director of Corporate Development for Global Technology Services from February 2007 to September 2009, and Director of Applications on Demand (Corio) for the EMEA region from October 2005 to January 2007.

Nnamdi Orakwue began their career at Goldman Sachs as a Summer Associate in 2000. Before that, they worked as an Associate at Cornerstone Equity Investors from June 1997 to June 1999 and as an Analyst at Alex Brown and Sons from June 1995 to June 1997.

Nnamdi Orakwue completed their high school education at Poly Prep Country Day from 1985 to 1991. Nnamdi then pursued their undergraduate degree in Government at Harvard University from 1991 to 1995. To further their education, Nnamdi attended The Wharton School, where they obtained an MBA in Finance from 1999 to 2001.