Dr. Obi K. Ndu joins Risk Institute
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Dr. Obi K. Ndu joins the Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences as a Research Affiliate.
Dr. Ndu is a technolgy executive, with experience leading digital transformation and developing analytics solutions for public and private sector organizations. With over 22 years of experience, Dr. Ndu brings a wealth of expertise and a diverse skill set to his role as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).
As the founder and managing partner of Alpha Angle Group, Dr. Ndu drives the growth of the consultancy, overseeing client engagements and building strategic partnerships with industry and academia. Dr. Ndu previously served as Principal, Data Science at Boston Consulting Group (BCG X), where he played pivotal a role in advising federal agency clients on the integration of computer systems software and hardware for enhanced analytics capabilities. He led the development and deployment of decision support optimization engines, transforming the resource allocation processes for a federal department of defense client. As a Director at KPMG, his work included providing strategic plans for enterprise-wide analytics capabilities and leading internal research efforts to build deep learning models for identifying high-probability contract opportunities.
Prior to KPMG, Dr. Ndu worked at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) where he utilized advanced analytics methods in developing probabilistic, physics-based models for evaluating the reliability of aerospace systems. His achievements at APL include developing a risk-informed decision-making framework for NASA’s Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) program, which enabled characterization of the risk profile of candidate dynamic power converters, establishing the technical framework for risk-informed service life evaluation of the US Navy’s Standard Missile, and advancing the use of Bayesian inference methods in probabilistic risk analysis of aerospace systems. Dr. Ndu also has aerospace engineering experience from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation and consulting experience with Booz Allen Hamilton and ManTech-SRS serving government clients including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Missile Defense Agency.
Dr. Ndu earned a PhD in Reliability Engineering, a Masters in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally he holds an M.Arch in Architecture from Morgan State University. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to various projects, including a Research and Development Advisory Board Award from the Federal Aviation Administration, Outstanding Performance Awards from Booz Allen Hamilton and JHU/APL, and Group Achievement Awards from NASA. His thought leadership in modeling and analytics is evident through published articles, conference speaking engagements, and participation in industry panels demonstrating his commitment to advancing technology and driving innovation positions.
