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From Doubt to Endorsement Episode 1 | Denu Bon ft Oluwananumi Dawodu

What does it really take to get endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa? In the debut episode of From Doubt to Endorsement, Denu Bon, founder of GoLoko Diaries, hosts Oluwananumi Dawodu, a cybersecurity expert who was endorsed as an Exceptional Talent in Cybersecurity by Tech Nation. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what the Global Talent Visa journey actually looks like; the uncertainty, preparation, mentorship, and strategic positioning required to move from doubt to endorsement. Oluwananumi shares how he first discovered the Global Talent Visa around 2020 and realised he did not yet meet the requirements. Instead of giving up, he intentionally designed a multi-year career strategy to build the recognition and evidence needed to qualify. By 2023, he had successfully secured his endorsement as a UK Global Talent in Cybersecurity. His journey is proof that global recognition is not accidental — it is built intentionally. __________________________________________ What You’ll Learn in This Episode • How Oluwananumi Dawodu strategically built his profile for Global Talent endorsement • Why many professionals initially don’t meet the criteria — and how to close the gap • The importance of career positioning, mentorship, and long-term strategy • How awards, public recognition, and technical leadership strengthen an application • The role of professional contributions in fields like cybersecurity and digital technology ____________________________________________ About Oluwananumi Dawodu Oluwananumi Dawodu is a cybersecurity professional with experience protecting digital infrastructure across enterprise, government, and health sectors in the UK, Africa, and Europe. His work spans areas such as: • Threat detection and incident response • Identity and access management • Secure cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP • Security operations using tools like Microsoft XDR, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, and IBM QRadar He has held cybersecurity roles at organisations including DigiHealth Africa, Kiteworks, TradesTeam, and Makintouch Consulting. Oluwananumi is also the recipient of several recognitions, including the The Diana Award, the AfriSAFE Young Innovator Award, and the SME100 Africa 25under25 Most Enterprising Award. Beyond his professional work, he mentors aspiring cybersecurity professionals through Scotland Women in Technology, helping individuals transition into careers in tech. _________________________________________ About From Doubt to Endorsement From Doubt to Endorsement is a conversation series created by Denu Bon through GoLoko Diaries. The series features real Global Talent Visa recipients sharing their personal journeys, strategies, and lessons to help professionals understand how the endorsement process works across fields such as: • Digital Technology • Arts & Culture • Academia & Research • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Each episode is designed to help professionals move from: “Can I really do this?” to “This is possible. I’m getting started.” If you are exploring how to relocate to the UK through the Global Talent Visa, this conversation provides practical insights into how professionals successfully move from doubt to endorsement. #UKGlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalentVisa #TechNationVisa #CyberSecurity #MoveToUK #GoLokoDiaries ******** 👉 Click the link to join The Launch Circle by GoLoko Diaries for precise Global Talent and Positioning updates. https://Bit.ly/GTV-GOLOKO ******** I’m Denu Bon, founder of GoLoko Diaries. In the last few years, I’ve consulted with over 500 professionals, creatives, and academics. Helping them move from rejection and confusion to clarity, endorsement, and relocation through the Global Talent Visa route. If you’re ready to build your future in the UK and want to explore how the Global Talent Visa can give you the freedom, career growth, and stability you’ve been dreaming of, send me a DM on LinkedIn →   / denu-bon