From her role as a Growth Data Scientist on YouTube’s team at Google to driving groundbreaking impact, Tobe is transforming how professionals and small businesses—especially those from underrepresented communities—adopt data and AI literacy.
When Tobe decided to leave her high-profile role at Google and YouTube, it was not a decision made lightly. She had spent 4 years working at the cutting edge of data science, leading advanced analytics, modeling and Gen AI initiatives, helping YouTube Premium surpass the incredible 125M subscribers milestone. Yet, even at the height of her career, she felt a pull toward something deeper: a mission to make the power of artificial intelligence accessible to the many, not just the few.
“I didn’t leave Google because I stopped loving the work,” she recalls. “I left because I loved the impact more.”
That impact would soon take shape as Data Techcon, a technology education company dedicated to building AI solutions and services that accelerate career and business transformation. What began as a passion project while she was still leading data initiatives at a San Francisco health tech startup has since evolved into a global platform that trains and empowers thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs.
From Big Tech to Big Impact
Before founding Data Techcon full-time, Tobe had already established herself as a leader in the world of data and analytics. Her work at Google and YouTube involved developing and implementing data-driven frameworks that optimized subscription growth, improved unit economics, automated analytics workflow and scaled AI-powered systems across youtube subscription products. The experience offered her a rare view into how elite technology companies apply artificial intelligence not just for innovation, but for measurable, strategic results.
But behind the achievements and metrics was a growing realization: access to those same tools, methods, and mindsets remained out of reach for most people, particularly professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Tobe’s mission became clear. She wanted to democratize AI and data literacy by giving professionals access to the same frameworks and execution playbooks Big Tech often keeps behind closed doors. As she puts it, “The future of work belongs to people who become AI-literate — not AI-dependent — who can teach AI what to do, apply it strategically, and drive outcomes instead of waiting for instructions..
Building a Bridge to the AI-Driven Future
Today, Data Techcon Elearning platform is an ecosystem designed to help professionals, small businesses & founders integrate AI into their operations, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities for growth and automate repetitive tasks to prevent burnout. The company’s programs are practical and outcomes-driven, focusing on real-world applications that produce measurable career and business results.
What makes Data Techcon stand out is its dual focus on AI adoption and workforce upskilling. The company’s proprietary AI program is built for professionals who don’t want to become coders or change careers, but who want to become AI-literate within their own industries. It uses Duolingo-style adaptive learning to ensure professionals can adopt seamlessly, while delivering practical frameworks, hands-on projects, and the same real-world tools used by leading technology firms—so they can apply AI immediately and drive measurable impact from day one in their chosen field.
Students consistently praise the experience. One participant shared, “I am getting my master’s in Data Analytics, and I learned more hands-on, real-world skills and tools during this bootcamp than in my entire program. Without it, I would have been lost.”
Another graduate echoed the sentiment: “Tobe’s teaching style is unmatched. She simplifies complex topics and ensures we understand the foundations powering the AI applications we use every day. This class was worth every penny.”
The Turning Point
For Tobe, the decision to leave Google was both personal and purposeful. She saw an opportunity to redirect her expertise toward solving one of the most pressing challenges of the modern economy: the widening skills gap in data and AI.
Her approach is both strategic and inclusive. Data Techcon focuses on helping professionals and founders, especially those from communities historically excluded from the technology conversation, build AI-first careers and businesses. From streamlining operations to improving unit economics, the company’s mission is to help its clients thrive in the new, AI-enabled economy.
“I wanted to empower the ninety-five percent who never had access to an insider seat in Big Tech,” she explains. “They are eager to learn, build, and innovate. Data Techcon exists to unlock that potential.”
A Vision Rooted in Access and Application
At its core, Data Techcon is driven by a belief that technology should not be reserved for the few. Tobe and her team have helped more than two thousand professionals transition into data and analytics roles at major companies including Amazon, Meta, Netflix, Dell, Etsy, Citi, and JPMorgan Chase. The company’s AI products and advisory services also enable small business owners to build AI MVP fast, automate processes, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.
Unlike many programs that focus only on theory, Data Techcon’s approach is deeply execution-focused. Participants leave not only with skills but also with systems they can immediately implement in their own organizations or startups. That focus on practical transformation has earned the company a growing reputation as a trusted leader in AI education and enablement.
As one returning student summarized, “This program changed how I see my career and my business. It was worth more than the investment. It’s beginner-friendly and practical, no matter your background.”
Award Recognition: Leading the Nation in AI Career Transformation
In recognition of its outstanding contributions to AI education and workforce transformation, Data Techcon has been named the “Best AI and Data Career Transformation Initiative in the USA of 2025” by Best of Best Review. This prestigious honor highlights Data Techcon’s impact in shaping the future of work and its commitment to creating access, equity, and excellence across industries.
The award affirms what Tobe and her team have believed all along: that the true power of AI lies in how people use it to elevate their careers, businesses, and communities.
Redefining the Future of Work
Tobe’s story is not just one of career success; it is a blueprint for reimagining access, equity, and empowerment in the digital economy. Through Data Techcon, she is proving that the future of work can be inclusive, strategic, and transformative.
For professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in an AI-driven world, her message is both a challenge and an invitation: to stop fearing technology and start applying it strategically.
“The future of work belongs to those who can apply AI with clarity and purpose,” Tobe says. “We are here to make sure that the future is within everyone’s reach.”
Learn More About Data Techcon
To explore Data Techcon’s AI-driven training programs, business advisory services, and success stories, visit Data Techcon. Connect with Founder and CEO Tobe Awosanya on LinkedIn or follow her on Instagram @omozara.
