Meet the Speakers
Oliseamaka Chiedu
Head of Data Engineering, Flutterwave
Oliseamaka Chiedu is a seasoned technology professional with over 11 years of experience in Africa's banking and fintech sectors. She specializes in designing and implementing data strategies and robust analytics solutions to drive business performance.
As Head of Data Engineering at Flutterwave, she leads a team of data engineers in building scalable data infrastructure for data-driven decision-making. With experience in leading African financial institutions, she has implemented self-service analytics platforms and designed enterprise data warehouse architecture, improving reporting and performance management across key business verticals.
Oliseamaka is passionate about promoting diversity in STEM and mentoring young women in tech through the Women in Data Africa community and ADPlist, a global mentorship platform. She also serves as a speaker and judge at industry events and hackathons for aspiring data enthusiasts. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with taco recipes and watching comedy shows on Netflix, with Girlfriends and The Kominsky Method being her favorites.
Adeola Adeyemi
Senior Product Manager, M-KOPA
Adeola Adeyemi is many things; a leader, team player, and business woman. A firm believer in adding value to lives and organizations, Adeola has worked across high-performing business environments and cross-functional teams, including Products, Solution Delivery, Operations and Business Intelligence. She currently works as a Senior Product Manager at M-KOPA. In this capacity, she uses data to improve business productivity and customer experience for customers to order and fulfill cash loans via the customer app.
She is passionate about service and volunteering, which can be seen through her work as co-founder of the Help and Mend Foundation, an initiative that provides training and learning opportunities for young people. Part of her long-term goals is to enable young people ages 9-16 to learn basic computer and software skills before tertiary education.
When she isn’t providing solutions using technology, she enjoys taking evening walks, reading a good book, spending quality time with friends, and watching Man U play.
Dr. Ije Anusim
Co-founder & Director of Insurance, Dot.ai
Dr Ije Anusim has a background in Medicine, and is currently the Co-founder and cofounder of Dot (Dotx Technologies Limited), a fintech startup that provides digital, agency banking and insurance services and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the insurance business. She previously worked as a management consultant.
As a consultant she worked with several organisations, helping them develop and improve their corporate strategy and operational and business processes. She is very passionate about problem-solving, creativity and innovation.
Gift Agboro
Head of Operations, DFS Labs
Gift is the Head of Operations at DFS Lab and a lawyer by training with over four years of professional experience working across diverse industries ranging from Law, Consulting, Technology, Public Sector and the Non- Government organization. She has served in various capacities in organizations such as Ventures Platform, LoftyInc Capital Management and was the Deputy Country Director at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
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Gift brings a wide experience across the African tech industry and readily brings her skills in stakeholder management across both public and private sector; having served as a Google Policy Fellow in Sub-Saharan Africa where she brought stakeholders together for tech-policy dialogues and policy recommendations towards creating an enabling environment for Startups to thrive.
Aisha Oyegunle
Senior Frontend Engineer, Flutterwave
Aisha is a Senior Frontend Engineer at Flutterwave; where she works on payment checkout experience used to facilitate easy and seamless cross-border payment.
She also volunteers as Lead Product Engineer at Archivi.ng; a non-profit that is preserving and digitising Nigeria history vis-a-vis old documents and media by building a repository to make them accessible to the general public.
She is passionate about building interactive, user-friendly, and accessible interfaces that provide an excellent user experience. She is driven by ideas that make meaningful impacts, and enjoys the process of developing these ideas into great products.
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Chisom Nwokwu
Software Engineer & Published Author, Ex-Microsoft
Chisom Nwokwu is a renowned Software Engineer specialising in big data, designing and developing scalable data platforms for teams. Her expertise cuts across leveraging big-data technologies to develop reliable data systems. She has worked with some of the biggest international firms, such as Microsoft and Bank of America.
She is also the author of a popular book titled “A Techie’s Guide into Big Tech Companies” a valuable resource that helps aspiring engineers secure roles at top international tech firms. In addition to her professional achievements, Chisom is an accomplished public speaker and YouTuber, playing a pivotal role in the global tech scene.
Lady Kay
Multimedia journalist, IT GIRL Africa
Lady Kay is an experienced storyteller, poet, performing artist, and brand manager. Lady is a trained public speaker who began performing poetry professionally when she was 18 years old. She has performed at colleges, high schools, events, and poetry slams in NYC, Boston, New Jersey, Lagos, Abuja, and more.
Lady has served the Nigerian and African tech ecosystem in different ways, from managing communications for Clane and Arca, co-hosting The Next Wave TV show on CNBC Africa, serving as managing editor and acting editor-in-chief of TechCabal, to hosting several technology conferences and speaking on panel sessions in Lagos, Abuja, London, and Nairobi.
Cynthia E. Chisom
Principal Partner, SDC Startup School
Cynthia E. Chisom is a multidimensional Startup Advisor with global experience across several notable incubators and accelerators organized by CC Hub, VC4A, Ventures Platform, UNIDO, Fuel Africa Incubator, GCIP Accelerator, and a host of others, etc, helping early-stage start-up founders navigate through the early years of building a start-up.
She is the Principal Partner at SDC Startup School, an edtech platform that has turned 1700 individuals in 30 cities into founders through education, community, and tailored advisory. She holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Management from Imperial College London Business School.
Dziram Papka
Automations Engineer, Paystack
Dziram is a skilled test automation engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence in technology. With over 5 years of experience in the tech industry, Dziram has honed her skills in designing and implementing test automation frameworks for world-class products in the e-commerce, fintech, and biometrics fields of work.
At Paystack, she leverages her expertise in automation tools and methodologies to drive efficiency and accuracy in software testing. Her dedication to continuous learning and adapting to the latest technological trends have made her a valuable asset in her field.
In addition to her technical prowess, Dziram advocates for diversity and inclusion in tech.
Damilola Alabi
Ex-Chief of Staff, Vested World
Damilola is a seasoned professional with experience across venture capital, operations, communications, and events. Most recently, they served as the Chief of Staff at VestedWorld, a VC firm investing in startups in East and West Africa. Prior to VestedWorld, Damilola served as a Program Manager at Wetech, where they launched key initiatives to support female entrepreneurs in West Africa.
Damilola’s career is marked by a consistent ability to deliver strategic insights, build robust partnerships, and lead teams towards achieving business objectives. They have a proven track record of driving value creation, fostering community engagement, and executing successful strategies, with a particular focus on impactful initiatives, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and gender equality in African markets.
Ariyike Adetimehin
Senior Product Designer, Mono
Driven by curiosity, Ariyike is a designer who uses data to craft impactful digital experiences. She loves asking "why" and untangling the complexities of the everyday world, translating that knowledge into user-centered design.
Beyond design, Ariyike is an avid reader, escaping into fictional adventures. When the weather's nice, you'll find her creating art in nature, be it photography or something more hands-on.
Alison Eyo
Senior Product Designer, Moniepoint
Alison is a versatile professional whose journey from biochemistry to product design exemplifies the power of curiosity, determination, and resilience. With a solid foundation in biochemistry and early career experience in the oil and gas industry, Alison's transition to product design reflects her innate drive to explore new horizons and embrace change. Currently, she applies her diverse background and expertise as a product designer at Moniepoint, where she focuses on designing innovative digital financial solutions.
When she is not designing financial solutions, Alison has a community driven affinity for design systems. Leading the team behind RaynaUI, she is at the forefront of building a comprehensive design system aimed at streamlining the development process and ensuring consistency across digital platforms.
Flora Uwadiegwu
Co-Founder & Vice President, Wetech
Flora Uwadiegwu is a Co-Founder at Wetech. Wetech empowers women venture into the tech ecosystem while fostering future leaders and entrepreneurs. Through dynamic networking events, flagship conferences, mentorship programs, and group hackathons, Wetech continually provides pathways for professional growth and collaborative initiatives. By forming alliances with industry pioneers, Wetech connects female and diverse tech talent with leading organizations, creating a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
Flora’s relentless efforts reflect her dedication to innovation with gender inclusivity, making her a notable advocate in the tech community. She’s also a Senior Technical Program Manager at Autodesk, whose mission is to empower innovators across various fields with design and achieve new possibilities to create a better world.
Gabriella Uwadiegwu
Co-Founder & President, Wetech
Gabriella is a dynamic professional with a career spanning venture capital, software engineering, and the non-profit sector, embodying a mix of technical acumen, investment insight, and a profound commitment to social impact. Through her venture, Archangel Fund, she's devoted to elevating women entrepreneurs in Africa with capital, paralleled by her significant contributions at tech companies like Carta, Twitch, and Synchrony.
At Carta, her expertise in equity management solutions has refined processes for Fund Managers and Limited Partners, showcasing her knack for melding technical and financial expertise. Wetech, a non-profit organization she co-founded, epitomizes her dedication to fostering inclusive tech spaces, benefiting over 2500+ women in Africa, and marking significant strides towards gender inclusivity in tech.
Arafah Ogunfemi
Software Engineer, Shuttlers
Arafah Ayobami Ogunfemi is a seasoned Software Engineer with over four years of professional experience in the tech industry. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, she has established herself as a skilled developer with a focus on web and mobile applications.
Arafah's expertise lies in crafting robust, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions that drive business success. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with diverse teams, innovative startups, and established companies, consistently delivering high-impact projects across various sectors. She is committed to continuous learning and improvement, staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
Amarachi Ezichi
Software Engineer, Moniepoint
Amarachi is an Android developer passionate about turning complex problems into innovative solutions. She enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, writing clean code, and implementing modern Android practices.
Professionally, she is a Mobile Engineer at Moniepoint Inc, building efficient Flutter solutions to empower our customers in achieving their financial dreams. When she is not coding, you're most likely to find her rewatching a TV series she has seen 7 times over, or at the gym.
Karin Ofuya
Product Lead, Check
With about 5 years in product management, Karin excels in driving business success through strategic product innovation. As a Product Lead at Check, Karin has led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful web and mobile products, enhancing B2B, enterprise marketplaces, unified commerce, and B2C models.
Grace Youpele
Senior Mobile Engineer, Ejara
Grace Youpele is a Senior Mobile Engineer with over 3 years of experience building scalable products with thousands of downloads, a Mentor and Community Lead at Code Clan Nigeria, Founder of the LadiesInFlutter Community. She is also a public speaker, technical writer, and a Woman Techmakers ambassador.
Queen Adebiyi
Product Manager, TSA Management
Queen Adebiyi is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in product management and law. With four years of experience as a Product Manager and eight years as a Lawyer, Queen has honed her skills in both fields, bringing a unique perspective to her work. She currently works for TSA Management, a tech company based in the United States, where she leverages her expertise to drive product innovation and success.
In addition to her role at TSA Management, Queen runs her own law firm, SOQ Legal, where she provides comprehensive legal services to startups and businesses. Her dual expertise in product management and law enables her to offer invaluable insights and support to her clients.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Queen is a dedicated wife and mother of one, balancing her career with her family responsibilities. Her commitment to excellence and passion for her work make her a standout professionally in both the tech and legal industries.
Favour Uchenna
Product Manager, GoNomad Technologies
Favour has a solid background in managing B2B/B2C products. Her journey in product management so far is defined by a blend of strategic thinking and growth as the North Star.
When she is not managing products, you would find her creating valuable programs and projects for youth development and education in tech. She also loves reading at cafes and hanging out with family/friends.
Ugochi Agoreyo
Partnerships Lead for Sub Saharan Africa, Google
Ugochi Agoreyo is a Strategy Development Expert and Management Executive with 2 decades of professional experience with expertise in Technology Partnerships/Channel Strategy. She is versed in all aspects of strategy initialization, implementation and management, with extensive experience within multinational organisations such as Google, SAP and Microsoft. She has competence across sales, channel and distribution development, partnerships, relationship and change management.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Insurance from the University of Lagos. She also holds an MBA from the Warwick Business School (WBS), United Kingdom, a degree which was obtained on a WBS sponsorship.
Currently, Ugochi is the Partnerships Lead for Google Search for Sub Saharan Africa where she is responsible for the Google Search partnership strategy for the continent. She oversees the partnerships content direction and execution for Google Search for Sub Saharan Africa. At Google she also leads Google Health AI partnerships for Sub Saharan Africa as well as co-leads the Disability Alliance for Google Nigeria.