About
Visionary Co-Founder and CTO with a proven track record of building and scaling technology organizations and fostering vibrant developer communities across Africa. Successfully raised $1M in funding, led product development, and managed large-scale initiatives impacting thousands of aspiring tech professionals. Expert in software engineering, community building, developer relations, and strategic leadership, with a passion for leveraging technology to drive socio-economic growth and empower emerging talent.
Work
Summary
Co-founded an alternative online learning institution focused on providing practical tech education to students across Africa, combining online learning with live classes.
Highlights
Successfully raised $1 Million in pre-seed funding from local and international investors to accelerate growth and expand educational initiatives.
Led the development and implementation of the School's learning management system (LMS), overseeing engineering teams and ensuring robust platform functionality.
Designed and built the student testing product, collaborating with Google Developer Experts to refine and optimize the school's engineering curriculum.
Pioneered an accessible online learning experience that significantly increased access to quality tech education for African students.
Summary
Co-founded a software engineering outsourcing company, backed by Techstars 2021, dedicated to connecting vetted African software engineers with international companies.
Highlights
Developed and implemented comprehensive vetting programs and curricula to assess and enhance the skills of software engineers on the platform.
Streamlined the vetting process to ensure efficient and high-quality placements of African tech talent with international clients.
Designed and optimized the 'Pro Platform' to deliver a seamless experience for both companies seeking talent and software engineers in the pipeline program.
Grant for the Web (Mozilla, Coil and Creative Commons)
|Developer Relations & Africa Community Builder - Ambassador
Summary
Served as an ambassador for Grant for the Web, a collaborative initiative focused on fostering open, fair, and inclusive standards for web monetization.
Highlights
Facilitated and drove the adoption of web monetization technologies within the African tech ecosystem.
Engaged with developers and stakeholders to integrate Open Protocol, TCP/IP, and Interledger standards.
Built strong community relationships to promote awareness and understanding of web monetization's impact.
Summary
Led developer relations efforts, fostering connections between the company and the African developer community to drive ecosystem growth.
Highlights
Managed and organized the 2020 SauceCode Hackathon, a 1-month remote event that attracted over 1000 software engineers from across Africa.
Orchestrated the planning, execution, and logistical aspects of the hackathon, ensuring successful project delivery.
Cultivated relationships and built programs to support the growth of the African tech ecosystem, aligning with company objectives.
Summary
Founded and lead a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering aspiring African developers with essential resources and mentorship.
Highlights
Initiated and led a non-profit campaign that successfully raised $30,000 in cash donations and $10,000 in asset donations from global tech companies and developers within 3 months.
Expanded the program's reach to 5 states in Nigeria and 3 additional African countries (Kenya, Zambia, Ghana), significantly increasing its impact.
Recruited and managed a team of over 20 volunteers across multiple countries, overseeing mentorship, curriculum development, and candidate assessment.
Managed and reviewed interviews for over 100 candidates across 4 countries in diverse fields (Frontend, Backend, Data Science, Android development).
Established strategic partnerships with 10 tech hubs and 3 companies in 4 countries to broaden program support and outreach.
Developed and implemented a remote learning structure, ensuring continuous support and growth for candidates and mentors worldwide.
Summary
Directed communication and digital strategy for a non-profit STEM education provider focused on empowering children aged 6-16.
Highlights
Developed and executed digital strategies to promote STEM education and enhance public engagement for K-12 programs.
Contributed to the mission of complementing traditional academic learning with engaging, collaborative STEM introductions.
Aimed to empower individuals, schools, and organizations with essential content, resources, and tools for STEM education.
Summary
Contributed to the development of user interfaces for a premium web hosting company, focusing on enhancing user experience and security.
Highlights
Collaborated with the design team to propose and develop a new user interface, improving the overall user experience for the company's website.
Focused on optimizing web hosting services for speed, security, and data integrity.
Summary
Worked as a junior software developer for a company specializing in building software solutions for startups.
Highlights
Developed software projects utilizing core web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
Collaborated effectively with the design team to translate concepts into functional applications.
Volunteer
Mozilla Festival (MozFest)
|Organizer
Summary
Contributed to the organization of MozFest, the world's leading festival for the open movement of the internet, focusing on planning and awareness.
Highlights
Played a key role in planning a specific segment of the conference program.
Successfully generated awareness in Nigeria about the significant impact of the Mozilla Conference.
Participated in MozFest ambassador team meetings, contributing to strategic discussions.
Facebook Start Accelerator
|Roadshow Volunteer
Summary
Volunteered for a 6-month research and mentorship-driven program for innovative teams, focusing on advanced technologies.
Highlights
Facilitated and organized an event in Osun state with over 500 developers in attendance, 80% of whom were students.
Led 3 teams, with 2 groups successfully delivering pitches to the Facebook team, focusing on AI and IoT solutions.
Consonance Africa
|Founding Team & Facilitator
Summary
Served as a founding team member and facilitator for Consonance Club, a tech community comprising over 1000 members.
Highlights
Fostered a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts, including Frontend, Backend, DevOps, ML, UI/UX, and IoT developers.
Facilitated knowledge sharing and collaboration among diverse tech professionals.
Awards
Africa Developer Influencer
Awarded By
Black Tech Pipeline
Recognized as a leading developer influencer in Africa by Black Tech Pipeline.
21 Top Developers Shaping Tech and Forging New Paths
Awarded By
Various
Acknowledged as one of the top developers influencing the tech landscape and pioneering new advancements.
Skills
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Mentorship, Curriculum Development.
Community Building & Developer Relations
Community Engagement, Developer Advocacy, Ecosystem Development, Partnership Building, Event Organization, Public Speaking, Hackathon Management.
Software Engineering
Frontend Development, Backend Development, Full-Stack Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, UI/UX Design, System Architecture.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Startup Operations, Non-Profit Management, Fundraising, Business Development, Product Development, Market Expansion.
Emerging Technologies
AI, IoT, Web Monetization, Open Source.
Digital Strategy & Communication
Digital Strategy, Communication Planning, Content Strategy, Public Relations.
Interests
Travel
Conference Speaking
Networking
Meeting People.
Sports
Table Tennis, Football.