Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is rapidly advancing, fueled by a new generation of builders, including DevOps and software engineers, who are diligently supporting the continent’s essential digital infrastructure. As highlighted in GitHub’s 2023 report, Nigeria has been recognized as the fastest-growing developer ecosystem in Africa and the second fastest globally, with its talent pool expanding by 45.6% within a single year.
Spanning areas from fintech to blockchain, cloud computing to developer education, these engineers are not just coding; they are constructing the foundation of Africa’s digital economy. Their contributions guarantee that systems remain operational, scale seamlessly, and create tangible benefits for millions of users.
In this article, we shine a light on ten outstanding engineers who are at the forefront of this movement. Through their efforts in automation, infrastructure design, open-source contributions, and mentorship, they are influencing Africa’s future from the ground up, one deployment at a time.
Tebogo Mokoena is a seasoned DevOps professional and Team Lead at FNB South Africa, with over a decade of experience in IT infrastructure, automation, and security. His expertise spans Linux server administration, cloud automation, and scripting with tools like Ansible, Shell, and Python, driving operational efficiency at scale.
Tebogo has held technical roles at Internet Solutions and Syrex, building deep knowledge in virtualization, monitoring, and network management. He holds a diploma in Networking and Security from Boston City Campus and continues to be a leading voice in enterprise DevOps innovation in Africa.
Folashade Olanrewaju is a DevOps Engineer at Access Bank, driving digital transformation and infrastructure automation in the African banking and technology space. She designs and manages enterprise-scale cloud-native platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes environments that power one of Africa’s largest financial institutions. Skilled in Azure, GitHub Actions, Ansible, and Terraform, she delivers automation, security integration, and operational efficiency at scale.
Her career began at Darey.io, where she built a foundation in cloud automation and monitoring. With a background in Industrial Chemistry and an MBA, Folashade’s transition from oil and gas into technology reflects resilience and adaptability. Today, she is recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading DevOps professionals, shaping innovation, security, and reliability across Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Viviane Niyomwungeri is a skilled DevOps Engineer with over two years of experience at Dexcom, where she builds and manages CI/CD pipelines and automates deployments using tools like Ansible and Jenkins. Her collaborative approach, strong communication, and problem-solving mindset make her a standout team player.
She previously worked at Sunrun as a PV Designer, producing CAD designs, performing electrical load calculations, and coordinating implementation across branches.
At Data Service Group, Vivian further expanded her DevOps expertise—setting up full pipelines with Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes, and optimizing AWS infrastructure for better system efficiency.
Adedamola Ajibola is a DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer with experience at Interswitch, Access Bank, BlockOps, and Grocedy, where he has driven cloud automation and infrastructure reliability across fintech, foodtech, blockchain, and enterprise platforms. Skilled in CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform, he has delivered large-scale projects that improve uptime, accelerate deployments, and optimize performance for digital platforms in fintech, foodtech, blockchain, and enterprise technology.
Beyond his technical work, Adedamola is committed to community impact. He mentors aspiring engineers through W.TEC and Localhost, inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in DevOps and cloud engineering. His work reflects a blend of technical expertise and community-minded leadership, positioning him among the next generation of engineers shaping Africa’s digital future.
Adora Nwodois a multi-award-winning Software Engineer, author, and community leader known for her work at the intersection of cloud engineering and developer platforms. With a first-class degree in Computer Science from the University of Lagos, she currently works at Microsoft and is the founder of NexaScale and AdoraHack, platforms focused on developer education and inclusion. A passionate advocate for women in tech, Adora also co-organizes unStack Africa, contributes to open-source, and speaks at tech conferences globally.
Segun Famisa, a Senior Software Engineer based in Berlin, Germany. Segun is a seasoned Android developer and a Google Developer Expert For Andriod with a background in electronic engineering. With over six years of experience in Android development, he has honed his skills by working as a software engineer at multinational companies like Andela, Door Dash, Delivery Hero, Soundcloud and Wolt, he has worked with various partners on their Android projects.
As a passionate professional, he loves to share his expertise by speaking at tech conferences and publishing technical articles. Outside of coding, Segun enjoys playing the bass guitar and painting in his spare time.
Azeez Salu is an AWS Cloud and DevOps Engineer who empowers Africa’s next generation of cloud architects through his platform, AOS Note. A former mechanical design engineer, Azeez transitioned into cloud computing and has since become a leading voice in infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, and hands-on AWS training. His tutorials and real-world project walkthroughs have helped thousands across Africa break into DevOps and scale modern digital systems. Through accessible, practical education, Azeez is helping to build the talent backbone of Africa’s digital economy.
Fuad Olatunji is the Head of Platform Engineering at Coinpass.com, where he leads cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation for secure, scalable financial platforms. With deep expertise in AWS, CI/CD, and serverless architecture, he builds modern systems that power high-performance digital services.
Fuad is also a Core Team Member and Open Source Maintainer at Textury, contributing to blockchain infrastructure tools. He created NodeLayer, an open-source utility for deploying AWS Lambda layers, and runs the YouTube channel @fuadop, where he shares practical tutorials and project walkthroughs. Through tools, open-source work, and mentorship, Fuad is helping shape the next generation of engineers in Africa.
Olaoluwa Okelola is a veteran software engineer with over 20 years of experience in global technology. After studying at Howard University, he interned at Microsoft and Google before joining Facebook in 2007 becoming one of the first Nigerians to work at a major Silicon Valley tech company.
During his decade-long tenure at Facebook, Olaoluwa contributed to the development of several core products that have shaped modern social platforms. His journey stands as a testament to African excellence in global engineering leadership.
Andifon Etim is a seasoned software and DevOps engineer, currently serving as Lead Integration Engineer at Flutterwave, where he ensures seamless, secure integration of digital payment systems at scale. Andifon has led the design of secure, high-performance software solutions across fintech platforms in Africa.
Known for his deep expertise in .NET development, system architecture, and application security, he brings clarity and structure to complex infrastructure challenges. A strong advocate for innovation and operational excellence, Andifon stands out as one of Africa’s leading engineering professionals driving reliability and performance in the digital economy.