THE KEPLER COLLECTIVE
Our Team
We are a team of volunteers
Azeez Sanusi
Founder & CEO
Azeez Sanusi PhD. is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Kepler Collective. Azeez holds a doctorate in computer engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Azeez has a passion for arts and sciences and has been in the technology industry for over 13 years working with companies like Intel and Google to deliver multibillion dollar products to the world. He is also a musical artist who promotes and mentors upcoming artists in developing areas of the world.
Olusomi Delano
Head of West African Operations
Olusomi Delano is a partner at Delano Architects. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Structural Engineering from Cambridge University and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He’s a licensed architect in the USA. Prior to Delano Architects, he worked with ZGF Architects in Oregon, USA where he worked on the $1.5B expansion of the Portland Airport and the $280M Oregon University Centre for Healing. Some key projects he’s led in Nigeria are Evercare Hospital, Everty One Building (next to 4 Points Sheraton, Oniru) and Marcelle Ruth Cancer Center. Owing to his strong passion for mentorship he founded Silver Street Academic Consulting to get secondary school students into top universities abroad. He’s keen on the preservation of Nigerian culture and is the Membership Secretary of Legacy, The Historical and Environmental Interest Group of Nigeria where he advocates for the protection of historic buildings and archives such as the Brazilian Buildings in Lagos Island.
Olasoji Denloye
Secretary
Olasoji Denloye is a software engineer with a master's degree in Electrical and computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. With over 13 years of experience at Intel, Olasoji has established himself as a leader in the tech industry. With his creative problem-solving skills and strategic vision, he has led various successful projects and initiatives. Beyond his professional endeavors, Olasoji is dedicated to mentoring others and giving back to his community.
Laura Hemphill
Communications
Laura brings to the team more than ten years of experience in communications, marketing, and event management within the tech industry at companies including McAfee, Nike, Microsoft and Intel. She is passionate about relationship-building and creating meaningful connections through her work. Laura has a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Mass Media Studies from Portland State University, where she graduated with honors in 2016. She is based in Oregon and enjoys exploring the Portland art and food scene and spending time with her family and friends.
