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About Us

Allow us to Introduce Ourselves

Where enterprise-grade engineering meets the human experience. This is Universal Equations.

Universal Equations, Inc. is a digital services firm built on a simple conviction: technology should work for people, not the other way around. We specialize in cloud-native data solutions and AI-driven digital experiences — helping organizations across web and mobile show up at their best.
Our founder, Mensah Alkebu-Lan, didn't start in a boardroom. While in college, he worked in his mother's brick-and-mortar shop — learning firsthand what it means to run a small business on grit and faith. When he and his younger brother graduated, one of the first things they did was help move that shop online, carrying their mother forward after the loss of their father.
That experience never left him. It's why Universal Equations exists — not just to build software, but to give every organization the kind of digital infrastructure that was once reserved for the Fortune 500.
Since then, the company has grown alongside the rise of artificial intelligence — drawing on Mensah's engineering leadership at organizations like Verizon, Twitter, BNY Mellon, and US Bank to bring that same enterprise-grade rigor to every client engagement, regardless of size.
What keeps us moving is our team. Our cohesion is our competitive advantage — built on shared values of innovation, trust, diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Our services include:
• Website Development & Redesign
• Case Management
• AI Consulting
• Integration Services
• Data Management
• Business Intelligence
• Marketing Automation
• Custom Software Development
The technology landscape will keep changing — that much is certain. What won't change is our belief that within each person and each organization is an enterprise waiting to be realized. We're here to help build it.

Our Team

Meet our team: a dedicated group, always learning and striving to make each project better than the last. Here are the faces behind our efforts.

Habibata Sylla

COO & Director of Client Operations

Habibata Sylla is the Chief Operating Officer of Universal Equations, where she leads the operational strategy that keeps the company's mission moving. With a background spanning fraud investigation, business administration, and customer relations, she brings precision, discipline, and human-centered leadership to everything she builds.

Mensah Alkebu-Lan

Founder

Founder Mensah Alkebu-Lan’s journey began with childhood vending and a mission to liberate his mother’s business through tech. With 15+ years of Java-led expertise and Agile rigor, he now empowers organizations to reach their aspirations. Combining Virginia State roots with big-tech experience, he ensures technology serves the human experience.

Arleya Ashburn

VP of Delivery & Quality

Arleya Ashburn is an Organizational Transformation Leader and Learning Strategist with a proven record of disrupting age-old processes in high-stakes environments — from nuclear naval programs to enterprise software systems. She brings LEAN Six Sigma discipline, Secret Clearance, and a human-first approach to quality and delivery at Universal Equations.

April Broadnax

Compliance, Risk & Governance Manager

April Broadnax is Universal Equations' Compliance & Risk Manager, bringing military intelligence discipline and financial governance expertise to every engagement. A U.S. Army veteran and law firm compliance professional, she safeguards the integrity of our operations, vendor relationships, and data governance practices.

Frequently asked questions

Got Questions? Discover the answers in our FAQ.

What services does Universal Equations offer?

Website Development / Redesign, Case Management, AI Consulting, Integration Services, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Custom Software Development.

Is Universal Equations a certified minority-owned business?

Yes. UE holds an MBE certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Certificate No. NY23932.

What are Universal Equations' NAICS codes?

541511, 541512, and 541519 — covering custom software, IT consulting, and other IT services.