Simbiat Atinuke Lawal

Simbiat Atinuke Lawal is a passionate professional in digital supply chain and operations optimization, with cross-cutting expertise in industrial management, supply chain innovation, and emerging digital technologies. She is the Co-founder and Lead Strategist at CloudNine, a technology firm delivering smart software solutions, AI tools, and digital transformation services to businesses across Nigeria, Dublin, and global markets.

Her work focuses on leveraging predictive analytics, localized inventory systems, and intelligent process automation to strengthen supply chain resilience particularly in emerging economies where infrastructure and resource limitations pose significant challenges. Simbiat holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Management from the University of Central Missouri. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC).

She has co-authored peer-reviewed research on digital supply chain resilience, with emphasis on practical applications of data and AI in solving operational challenges. Her insights aim to bridge the gap between academic innovation and scalable business solutions.

With a strong commitment to inclusive growth and digital equity, Simbiat is dedicated to applying STEM-based innovation to address real-world problems. Her professional journey reflects a vision rooted in smarter systems, data-informed decision-making, and long-term sustainability.

She also supports professional development and STEM mentorship initiatives, especially for women and underrepresented professionals in Africa’s growing tech and industrial sectors. Simbiat continues to drive impact by combining research, strategy, and innovation to help organizations become more adaptive, efficient, and future-ready.