Osita Odunze

Biography

Osita is a Computer Science graduate from Morgan State University with a focus on software engineering, QA automation, and human-centered AI research. A two-time published researcher, Osita won PROPEL’s Future of Tech Innovation Challenge (FOTIC), participated in Google’s Tech Exchange, and completed internships with John Hancock and Prometric. Returning full-circle as a proud FOTIC alum, he is passionate about mentorship and excited to support the next cohort of students as they bring their boldest ideas to life.

Sessions

1. Experience Required. Opportunity Needed. Presented by Apple

   Wed, Nov 4, 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM CT

   Track Future of Work

   How do you get experience when you need experience to get hired? For early talent, that question opens a bigger conversation about access, opportunity, and how employers recognize potential. Learn more about how Apple is supporting PROPEL Center to explore challenges as a new model for talent development and discovery, connecting students with real problems, industry feedback, and relationships that can help launch careers. Come hear from HBCU students who won first place winners in Propel Center’s 2025 HBCU Innovation Challenge competition in Austin, TX in conversation with Apple and Propel Center.