About

Mr. Obi Ibeto holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Physics/Electronics Technology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is currently completing his research thesis for the fulfillment of a master’s degree in computer science from Lead City University, Ibadan. In ten (10) years of running EPINEC he has transformed the company to one of the fastest growing Information Technology Consulting Company in Africa with subsidiaries in Lagos, Nigeria, Birmingham, United Kingdom and Wyoming, USA.

Mr. Obi Ibeto having relocated to Boston; United States in December 2022 was disturbed by the perception of Nigerians abroad. The negative image that Nigerians are scammers, fraudsters, and Internet criminals. He decided to join the Founders Institute New York Global Accelerator Program 2023 and launch a new Cybersecurity Company, ShieldForce Corporation specifically to protect US based businesses from financial losses and reputational damage thorough the combination of an Artificial Intelligence powered cyber protection, advanced email security, automated disaster recovery and cybersecurity awareness training.

Mr. Obi Ibeto has achieved over 40 advanced Information Technology Certifications in Microsoft, Acronis, Oracle, AvePoint and Palo Alto Networks as well as a certification in General Entrepreneurship Development from the Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).

In addition, he has completed an Executive program on Startup Finance: Pre-seed to Exit from the prestigious Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, England.  

Mr. Obi Ibeto has distinguished himself whose records of achievements includes:

• Central Bank of Nigeria – NYSC Venture Prize Competition award (2010 Business Plan of the Year)
• TREM IT Innovator of the year, 2001
• Microsoft Cloudpreneur of the year, 2015
• Airbus Africa4Future “Startup of the Year” 2020
• Africa House London Commercial Partner of the year 2021
• US O1A Visa for Alien with Extraordinary abilities 2022
• Flapmax Artificial Intelligence Builder Garage Award of the year 2023
• Founder Institute Global Startup Accelerator, New York, 2023
• Leadership Council Member, National Small Business Association, 2024

As a passionate academic scholar, Mr. Obi Ibeto has published academic articles in International Reputable journals around the world which includes:

• 5G Mobile Networks and Health Implication published in April 2022 by the International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.
• Analysis of Modern Cybersecurity Threat Techniques and Avaliable Mitigation Methods published in March 2022 by the International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science.
• Software Project Planning, People Management and Effects on Product Quality published in October 2021 by the American Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology.

EPINEC LLC provides strategic consulting technology services and managed cybersecurity services to commercial, non for profit and government organizations. Our consulting approach can mobilize the right experienced people, skill, and technology to help organizations improve their performance.

As a Small Business (SB), EPINEC LLC is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our state and federal clients