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Wilfred Babatope Achom

Managing director / CEO & Founder

Wilfred is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in enterprise IT, e-learning, and digital transformation.

Wilfred began his technology career with Hewlett-Packard (HP) as a Network Engineer, where he spent 10 years building and managing enterprise infrastructure.

He later joined Oxford University Press as a Programme Manager on an e-learning software project, gaining valuable experience in digital education platforms and global content delivery.

After three years at OUP, Wilfred moved to Wellcome Trust, the second-largest medical research funder in the world, based in central London. At Wellcome Trust, he led several complex digital and technology initiatives, including cloud and infrastructure projects, learning management system (LMS) development, and he played a key role in leading the organisation’s agile transformation.

After seven years with Wellcome Trust, Wilfred resigned in January 2025 to establish Von Newmann Technology Consultant Limited, where he now serves as Chief Technology Officer, driving the vision, architecture, and delivery of AI-powered solutions.

Vijay Gadhia

Director of Infrastructure & Learning Management Systems

Vijay is a dedicated infrastructure and change manager with deep experience in large-scale IT, cyber security, and learning management systems.

Biography

Vijay is a dedicated and highly skilled infrastructure and change manager with extensive experience managing large infrastructure, cyber security, and learning management system (LMS) programmes.

He has successfully delivered LMS solutions for multinational investment banks, construction companies, charities, and government organisations, demonstrating his versatility and ability to operate across complex, regulated sectors.

In his role at Von Newmann Technology Consultant Limited, Vijay is responsible for overseeing large-scale projects and facilitating change across diverse organisations. He takes pride in delivering gold-standard solutions with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Vijay brings a proactive approach to problem-solving and prioritises building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring that every solution is not only technically sound but also aligned with business goals.

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Kate Welling

Director of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

Kate is an experienced solutions architect with over 18 years in IT, specialising in cloud technology, AI, and enterprise learning systems.


Biography

Kate is a seasoned solutions architect with 18 years of diverse experience across the IT landscape. Her career spans roles as a full stack developer, systems administrator, cloud migration specialist, cloud architecture designer, website content strategist, and LMS systems expert.

She began her journey in full stack development, building both front-end and back-end solutions that combined strong user experience with technical efficiency. This foundation in software engineering sharpened her problem-solving abilities and gave her a deep understanding of how digital products are built and maintained.

As a systems administrator, Kate went on to manage and optimise complex IT environments, gaining hands-on experience with networks, infrastructure, and security. This gave her the practical insight needed to design secure, resilient architectures at scale.

With the rise of cloud computing, Kate led multiple cloud migration projects, helping organisations transition from traditional infrastructure to flexible, scalable cloud environments. Her work in cloud architecture design focuses on tailoring cloud solutions to specific business needs — improving performance, reducing costs, and enabling digital transformation.

Alongside her cloud and infrastructure work, Kate has contributed to website content design and learning management system (LMS) strategy, ensuring that technology not only functions well but also delivers engaging, user-friendly experiences. She is a strong advocate for continuous learning and has played a key role in designing LMS platforms that support organisational training and long-term skills development.

As Director of Cloud Technology & AI at Von Newmann Technology Consultant Limited, Kate leads the vision and implementation of cloud-native and AI-driven solutions, ensuring that clients benefit from secure, scalable, and future-ready architectures.

Oba adeolu

Lead Ui/Ux Designer

Oba Adeolu is the Lead UI/UX Designer at Newman with over 5 years of experience designing user-centered digital products across various industries. He has worked on a wide range of projects including e-commerce platforms, corporate and nonprofit websites, educational platforms (LMS), startup products, and service-based brands.

His work spans collaborations with businesses, agencies, nonprofits, and growing startups, where he has led UI/UX design, web design, branding, and digital strategy initiatives. Adeolu focuses on creating intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling experiences that align business goals with user needs.

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