Professor at Airforce Institute of Technology
Dr. Badiru is a professor of Systems Engineering at the Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT). He was previously professor and head of systems engineering and management at AFIT, professor and department head of Industrial & Information Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, and professor of industrial engineering at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. He is a registered professional engineer (PE), a certified project management professional (PMP), a fellow of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, and a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering, an M.S degree in Mathematics, an M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, and a Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Professor Badiru’s areas of interest include mathematical modeling, project modeling and analysis, economic analysis, systems engineering, and efficiency/productivity analysis & improvement. He is a prolific author, with over 35 books, over 30 book chapters, over 130 journal and magazine articles, and over 200 conference presentations. He is a member of several professional associations and scholastic honor societies. He has been recognized with several awards for his teaching, research, and administrative accomplishments.

Senior Consultant at On-Target Innovations, LLC, in KnoxvilleMr. Mayfield is a senior consultant at On-Target Innovations, LLC, a Tennessee based-technology and engineering consulting firm. He has over 30 years of experience in project management, cost controls, information systems, process analysis, process re-engineering and training with both commercial and government organizations. Mr. Mayfield has an undergraduate degree in Engineering, a master’s degree in Information Systems and is working on his doctorate in Information Systems. He is an expert in designing, installing and troubleshooting high-end systems and networks. He is a program manager who has been utilized in a myriad of scenarios and projects as project manager, site lead and SME – whatever is needed to propel a project forward. Mr. Mayfield utilizes proven project management techniques and strategies to provide solid, consistent oversight for both simple and complex projects. These endeavors have involved working with numerous, domestic and multi-national companies. An accomplished professional speaker, trainer and consultant in project management, computer systems architecture, process improvement, and installations, Mr. Mayfield has provided oversight, coordination and leadership in the development of contracts, documentation of scope of work, resolution of project-related issues and stakeholder communications while utilizing best management practices. He has led teams of workers comprised of large numbers of associates with varying degrees of experience and job understanding while utilizing leadership and teaming skills to propel the groups to achieve success. Finally, Mr. Mayfield is a seasoned consultant skilled in mentoring management and staff on the correct use and implementation of solid management principles.