ABOUT TECHFORWARD
Building a Safer Future.
Moving Human Potential Forward.
TechForward is a minority-owned cybersecurity and data engineering company helping organizations build stronger security capabilities and helping professionals move forward through hands-on training and mentorship.
OUR MISSION. OUR APPROACH.
Practical Solutions
We solve real-world security challenges with practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable results.
Trusted Expertise
Our practitioners bring deep domain knowledge and proven experience across industries and technologies.
Government Ready
We understand the standards, compliance, and mission requirements that drive secure, resilient outcomes.
Career Development
We empower professionals through hands-on training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Experienced Leaders. Real Impact.
Our leadership combines deep technical expertise, real-world experience, and a passion for developing people and solutions.
Debo Akani
Founder & CEO
Founder of TechForward, Debo is a cybersecurity practitioner, educator, and strategic guide for the company’s client solutions and academy initiatives.
He is passionate about building secure systems, empowering teams, and creating pathways for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
Russell
Lead Engineer
Russell is an experienced engineer with over 10 years of experience in the field. He has developed expertise in Splunk engineering and consultancy, excelling in technical problem-solving, data analysis, and system design.
He effectively utilizes Splunk for data visualization and analytics, driving significant operational improvements.
WHY CHOOSE TECHFORWARD
Experience. Capability. Commitment.
Cybersecurity Expertise
Deep experience across security operations, risk management, architecture, and compliance.
SIEM & Data Engineering
Proven capability in Splunk, data pipelines, analytics, and scalable security engineering.
Government Readiness
Aligned to frameworks and standards including NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and DISA STIG.
Workforce Development
Building the future of cybersecurity through mentorship, training, and real-world experience.
Ready to Strengthen Your Security and Move Forward?
Let's build what's next—together.
Let’s start the conversation.