Jędrzej Osiński

QA and Technical Business Analyst at Wunderman Thompson Commerce & Technology

Jędrzej Osiński has been working as QA and Technical Business Analyst at Wunderman Thompson Commerce & Technology for over eleven years, supporting the world's largest brands in their digital transformation. Jędrzej has also a Ph.D. in computer science (specialty: artificial intelligence) and experience in both government grants and R&D projects. During his academic career he was working in government grants and lecturing about software testing and products, AI applications and IT business start-ups.

He is an author of multiple scientific publications, co-author of two books. He is a member of the AI Council within the British Interactive Media Association. Jędrzej writes blogposts and speaks at conferences and various events. His passion is also science communication to make IT and AI knowledge more accessible to everyone through popular talks, blogs, and radio and TV appearances. In 2020, he published a popular science book "Cunning Machines" (CRC Press/Routledge, USA), which explains main concepts and most popular AI techniques in an easy-to-digest form. ISTQB Adv level Test Analyst and Test Manager.

Make sure to follow him on Twitter: @dr_hawaii

SHARON NWAKAEGO AKPONOR

An experienced System Administrator, IT support specialist and technician

SHARON NWAKAEGO AKPONOR, An experienced System Administrator, IT support specialist and technician, A professional with practical experience in Change Management Process, Enterprise Strategic planning, Risk, Quality & Assurance Manager. With more than a decade of work experience within the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science and master’s degree in information technology. Throughout my professional journey, I have showcased exceptional aptitude in navigating intricate IT landscapes. I have played pivotal roles within the IT department of the Central Bank of Nigeria, ascending from Senior Supervisor to Assistant Manager.

I have successfully implemented some critical projects in the Information Technology Department of Central Bank of Nigeria; Identity and Access Management (IAM), Frameworks and Oracle E-Business Suite, Upgrade of Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.1.3 to 12.2.10, ITD Digital Transformation and Innovation as well as the Automation of several initiative. My unwavering dedication to quality assurance, project management, and a strong work ethic has been instrumental in these achievements.

My proficiency extends beyond technical expertise; with diverse set of soft skills, which span to effective communication, teamwork. This has spur my attainment of various certifications, such as ITIL Foundation, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Software Tester, Certified Blockchain Professional, and also a member Project Member Institute (PMI).

Matthias Rasking

Managing Director for Sixsentix Germany

Matthias Rasking is the Managing Director for Sixsentix Germany. He is also the Technical Chair for the TMMi foundation, a not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting an open standard for Test Maturity assessments, and supports the ISO/IEC Working Group 26 on formulating and enhancing ISO 29119 and 20246 standards for software testing and work product reviews.

He has over 24 years experience working in several large scale Information Technology and Process Improvement projects globally. He maintains a broad knowledge in Project Management, Software Engineering, Development methodologies as well as process improvement, focusing on the human factor in each project. He is highly skilled in Systems and Application Testing, Test Organization, Process Improvement and Measurement. He is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences on Testing and is an accredited TMMI Lead Assessor.

Mr. Oluwaseun Akande

Quality Assurance Professional

Seun is Quality Assurance Professional with diverse experience in various facets of software testing, having contributed expertise to a range of global organizations. Presently, I am engaged with Tech Mahindra as an independent tester, working on MTN projects. My background encompasses a rich tapestry of testing methodologies and contexts, acquired through my collaboration with numerous organizations worldwide.

Mojisola Alabi

Quality Assurance Officer, Precise Financial Systems Ltd

Mojisola Alabi holds the position of Quality Assurance Officer at Precise Financial Systems Ltd. In her role, she plays a crucial part in facilitating workshops and user story grooming sessions, fostering collaboration among development, design, and testing teams.

Moji firmly believes that unwavering dedication and meticulous analysis are key factors in ensuring the continuous delivery of high-quality products through rigorous testing and quality control procedures.

Apart from overseeing the Quality Assurance process for CLIREC, an automated accounts reconciliation solution, Moji actively recommends software improvements to enhance the user experience. She also meticulously analyses and addresses bugs and errors identified during the testing phase, conducts research, and conducts comparative assessments with competing products.

Her contributions have been invaluable in the deployment and maintenance of CLIREC in 41 organizations spanning 40 African countries and the United States.

Moji's educational background includes a National Diploma and a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, both earned at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos.

Engr. Babagana Digima

Team Leader, Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS) at Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Engr. Babagana Digima is the Team Leader, Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS) at Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS) is an SPV under the NCC as mandated by the National Policy for Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Telecom Sector. It’s aim is to promote substantial indigenous participation and adoption in the telecom value chain.

Tajudeen Onikoyi

Software Quality Manager

Tajudeen Onikoyi is currently the Software Quality Manager and the Lead Internal Auditor of the integrated Management System(ISO-IMS) at Fintrak Software Company Limited with headquarter in Lagos State. Prior to his ascension to the position of the head of the department of the company, he has worked as a Software Tester for over 8 years.

He has both his first degree and Masters from the prestigious Lagos State University. He likes reading, researching and auditing.

Mr. Robert Ford

President of Rwanda Software Testing Qualification Board (RWSTQB)

Mr. Robert Ford is the President of Rwanda Software Testing Qualification Board (RWSTQB)

Sharon Ogboli

Sharon Ogboli, Quality Assurance Engineer, Value Driver Technologies

Sharon is a seasoned Quality Assurance Engineer with expertise in various sectors of technology.

Engr Mohammed Aminu Haruna

Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS)

Engr Mohammed Aminu Haruna holds B.Eng. Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.), Zaria. He is also an alumnus of US Telecom Training Institute (USTTI) and COREN registered Engineer with over 10 years work experience with the Nigerian independent telecoms regulator; the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and have served at various capacities with the Commission as listed:

Technical Standards and Network Integrity Department:- was part of the Wireless Network Department team charged with responsibility for Type Approval (equipment authorization) and Telecoms site approvals.

Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF):- as part of the IT Projects team that oversee the deployment of IT infrastructure in public schools in unserved and underserved areas. Over 2500 schools have been covered under this project across Nigeria.

Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS):- A special purpose vehicle (SPV) created by the National Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Content (NPPIC) to stimulate indigenous (local) content in the industry.

Membership of Professional bodies include Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN), Nigerian society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Nigerian Institution of ICT Engineers (NICTE) etc.

Attended many over 30 courses and workshop in Nigeria and abroad mostly in the Managerial, Telecoms and ICT sector.

Joseph Agyeman Badu

Head of Business Development, Africa Operations

Joseph Agyeman Badu oversees the deepening and expansion of our existing African Coverage and new markets respectively by positioning Inlaks Solutions and all other new Partner Solutions to drive Digitization across the Financial Sector and any other sectors of interest. He is responsible for driving the INLAKS vision to accomplish and meet the target for the business year.

Before now, he was the Head of Financial Business for Ghana Operations from 2020 till date. He joined Inlaks in 2018 as a Sales Manager – Financial Business, Ghana, where he managed the Temenos business and other Complementary solutions. He is skillful and creative in carrying out his duties and meeting the set goals. He also worked with Software Group as Sales and Partner Manager, Africa, and was responsible for the Ghana, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia Markets. He has been instrumental with customer intelligence, and customer solution-business requirements engagements, and has built a strong C-Suite relationship to drive business and provide support.

He is a very experienced Product oriented resource with in-depth understanding of software and how it can be leveraged to solve customers’ existing and potential market demands. Joseph is our Go-To person regarding our Inlaks Digital solutions such as the BrainBox and all other related solutions. He led the Team to build the Inlaks Dormant Accounts Management Platform to take advantage of the policies and regulations in Ghana and across Africa.

Joseph has a Master of Business Administration (MBA in Enterprise Information Systems) – from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Bachelor of Business Administration, (Marketing), Swiss Management Centre University of Switzerland. Professional Diploma In Marketing from Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing, Accra Polytechnic, Accra.

Olivier Denoo

Vice president of the ISTQB®

Olivier is the VP of ps_testware SAS, the French subsidiary of ps_testware group. His role is to develop business, recruit the local expert team, build sustainable partnerships, promote software testing and quality. He is also involved in auditing test projects and organizations and provides high-level consultancy and support. Olivier is also the President of the CFTL - the French ISTQB Board.

For 20 years he is an international speaker who spoke at Test-IT Africa; SQA-days; BA-days; JFIE; TestWarez; SEETEST; STF; Iqnite; JFTL; JMTL; JTTL; Analyst-days; Quality Week; Eurostar; DasiaÖ He's also actively participating in the development of new certification schemes, like IQBBA (Business Analysis) or IREB (requirements engineering).

President NGSTQB

Chief Operating Officer, FINTECH Association of Nigeria

Fintech Associations and Quality Assurance in the Fintech Sector

Dr. Babatunde Oghenobruche Obrimah is the Chief Operating Officer of Fintech Association of Nigeria. He is a fintech enthusiast and a multi-skilled individual with working experiences spanning the banking sector, non-bank financial services sector, financial consulting services, project management and public sector. His Professional career commenced at First Bank Nigeria Plc and worked in various banks during his banking career. He serves on the board of various Fintech companies, holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (D.B.A), a M.B.A, B.Sc/M.Sc in Agronomy and has Certifications in Project Management (PMP).

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM,

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) is the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr Pantami obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (B.Tech), from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), and proceeded to acquire two Masters Degrees from the same institution in quick succession. One in Computer Science (MSc) and the other, an MBA in Technology Management with flying colours. His scholarly pursuits then led him to the renowned Robert Gordon University Aberdeen Scotland, where he bagged a Doctorate in Computer Science (PhD), specialising in Computer Information Systems.

Prior to his appointed as a Minister, he was the Director General (DG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). He is currently the Chief Digital Officer of the Federation, based on the National Policy for Virtual Engagements in Federal Public Institutions. He has also been a member of several Presidential and Inter-Ministerial Committees including Committee on Citizen Data Management and Harmonisation, National Committee on Export Promotion, Digital Identity Ecosystem Steering Committee, National Action Committee on African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). He was also appointed as AfCFTA Champion for Communications and Digital Economy.

Under the leadership of Prof. Pantami, as the first Minister of Digital Economy, a National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy and National Broadband Plan were developed and many unprecedented successes recorded. In less than a year as the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the lingering issue of excessive Right of Way charges and vandalism of telecommunication infrastructure have been effectively addressed. Under his stewardship, broadband penetration increased by about 10% in a year, instead of the average annual increase of about 1.7%, and ICT contributed an unprecedented 17.83% to the GDP based on the Q2 2020 GDP Report by National Bureau of Statistics. At 14.70%, ICT was also the fastest growing sector of the Nigerian economy in the 4th Quarter of 2020. He initiated the first Virtual Federal Executive Council meeting on the 13th of May 2020 and has been coordinating the technical aspects of the meetings since then.

Prof. Pantami also holds certificates in Digital Transformation from Harvard, Digital Strategy from both Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Institute of Management Development Lausanne, Switzerland, Strategic Leadership from Oxford University, and a University of Cambridge Certification in Management. The dynamic, inspirational agent of transformation, is also a conflict resolution expert with national and international experiences in that regard.

Prof. Pantami is a recipient of several global awards and is a well sought after speaker, delivering convocation lectures in a number of public and private universities, including the Federal University of Technology Minna, the Nile University, the Federal University Kashere and the National Defence College. He has also served as a Keynote Speaker in leading global events like the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai and the GSMA Africa Policy Leaders Forum, amongst others. He is the Champion of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP)- a global initiative that helps regions accelerate economic growth and promote social progress through innovation-driven entrepreneurship (IDE). He has visited about 30 countries.

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) who is popularly known as the Digital Minister, is a global IT citizen, a revered and highly respected Fellow of the Nigerian and British Computer Societies, and is happily married with children.

Mr. Hakeem Fahm

Hon Commissioner for Science and Technology, Lagos State

Mr. Hakeem Popoola Fahm holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Ohio University, Athens Ohio as well as Master in Business Administration in Computer Information and Systems Science from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington DC. His wealth of experience cuts across different fields in IT.

He started as a Computer Lab Technician and rose through the ranks to become the Chief Information Officer of the University in 2012. He led the ICT transformation at the University by building and implementing innovative solutions that includes IBM Enterprise Systems Architecture, upgrading System Network Architecture to TCP/IP based platform, Blackboard for Digital Learning, Internet2 for cutting edge applications and a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates all disparate systems into a single platform.

In May 2013, he moved to Accenture Federal Services, a management and I.T. consulting firm as a Cloud Computing Architect. During his tenure at Accenture, he managed the operational modernization for the US Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Air Force, Department of Health and Human Services(Obama Care) and the Social Security Administration.

In January 10, 2018, Mr. Hakeem Fahm was appointed as Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State, the position he occupied until May 28, 2019.

His passion for technology has earned him several accolades and certifications. Hakeem is married to Muftiat Fahm with three sons and one daughter.

Mr. Bob Van de Burgt

Test Maturity Model integration Foundation (TMMi) Local Chapter Manager

Bob van de Burgt is a test advisor at Professional Testing bv. He contributed to the development of the testing method TestFrame® and the test management approach Risk & Requirement based testing for which he also was co-author of the published books. Bob has given many testing courses (including ISTQB) and is a frequent speaker at (inter)national congresses.

He was member of the board of the Dutch SIGIST TestNet for 11 years of which 6 years as chairman. Bob was Programme Chair of EuroSTAR 2008 in The Hague and won the European Testing Excellence Award in 2012. Since 2018 he is active as Local Chapter Manager in the Management Executive of the TMMi Foundation.

Dr Chika Yinka-Banjo

Dept. Computer Sciences, University of Lagos

Chika Yinka-Banjo obtained her PhD in 2015 in the area of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at University of Cape Town South Africa. She was an ETT fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, USA in 2019.

She is one of the two hundred most qualified young researchers selected by the Scientific Committee of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) from all countries to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Germany, 2018.

She is the founder of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory (AIROL) at the University of Lagos and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Tony Ayoko

Head of Software, Inlaks

Tony Ayoko is a computing professional with diverse background spanning product development, systems design and support, business development, operational management, and service delivery.
He currently drives the business and teams for Rivet Software Ltd (subsidiary company of Inlaks).

A graduate of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria and University of Liverpool, London, England. He has over 20 years work experience that span across Banking and IT industries.
Tony is passionate about Nigeria and Africa’s growth and believes that Technology can help leapfrog our current hurdles.

Akinyemi Adejuwon

Quality Assurance Engineer, Global Accelerex

Akinyemi Adejuwon is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Global Accelerex , He is an almunus of University of Ilorin where he bagged a Bachelor of Engineering degree (B.Eng) in Computer Engineering.
His work experience cuts across Solution Delivery, Operations Management, Technology, Design and Innovation in the financial technology space. He is passionate about the quality of products, services and solutions deployed to meet customer needs as well as exceptional service delivery.

Abimbola 'BB' Babalola

Software testing/Quality Assurance expert/consultant

Abimbola 'BB' Babalola is a software testing/Quality Assurance expert/consultant (ISTQB-certified) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) with around two decades of experience across Nigeria’s information technology industry.

Having designed and implemented test frameworks within the Software Development Lifecycle in several capacities, including QA/Test Engineer, QA/Test Manager, Technical Project Lead and Scrum-Master at divisional/Enterprise levels, he has been responsible for managing the testing phase of national and international software projects; including the Federal Government's Treasury Single Account (TSA) collection platform, the NIBSS Automated Payment Services (NAPS) bulk payment platform offered by the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for cross border payments within Africa implemented by the African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank), Egypt, amongst several others.

Throughout this period, he has continued (and continues) to build and mentor successful teams whose excellent technical skills and exemplary service track records testify to the strong leadership abilities he has acquired and applied over the years.

A person of cerebral interests, he is a bibliophile, multi-instrumentalist, and budding data scientist.

Koye Sodipo

Product manager, Microsoft

Koye is a product manager at Microsoft where he helps developers and enterprise customers ensure their applications run smoothly across the Windows ecosystem of devices. He drives features which enable improved developer and tester productivity on the cloud. He also has a keen interest in data and it’s ability to unlock new opportunities for businesses and consumers.

Femi Niyi

Business strategist

Femi is a business strategist and thought leader with a unique blend of investment banking, business and technology experience garnered from his broad based work experience and extensive academic training. Femi’s 18 years banking career saw him principally involved in structured financing and the development of asset portfolios in the Telecoms, Oil & Gas and Power sectors. He had stints with Union Bank, Equity Bank and Intercontinental Bank Plc and was later appointed MD Intercontinental Bank, Sierra Leone, a role from which he resigned in January 2009 to Join Courteville Business Solutions Plc.

At Courteville, Femi served as the executive director for projects, strategy and research and led development teams for the design, implementation and maintenance of e-government information systems that managed motor vehicle administration documentation, drug regulation control and administration as well as an insurance policy repository and verification hub, among many other e-solutions, which have all been described as first of their kinds in Africa.

Now a business strategy consultant, Femi has led and continues to lead a cocktail of client engagements that span business and technology strategy, business process analysis, change management, technology selection, enterprise technology implementation, and various business and technology transformation concepts. He is currently involved with a FINTECH seeking to disrupt the cross-border currency exchange market and also a Health-Tech start-up focused on the development of an Infotech ecosystem for the health sector.

As part of his humanitarian and social intervention interests, Femi currently Chairs the board of trustees of Coderina Education & Technology Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organization that is focused on promoting 21st century digital literacy amongst young learners, with a bias for teaching students coding and robotics, AI and machine learning as well as Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Africa

Femi Niyi holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Agriculture Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Akure and a MBA in Marketing from the same University. He also has a Senior Executive Masters Program certification in Information Systems from the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK. He has attended numerous courses in India and Europe and is an Alumnus of the London Business School from which he received senior executive leadership training. Essentially Femi is a business strategist, solution provider and serial entrepreneur with a bias for IT focused solutions development and strategic market entry analysis.

Femi is an avid sportsman and fitness aficionado. He loves reading with a bias for history and enjoys traveling. He is married with a son.

Mr. Oladejo Olawumi

Director, IT Infrastructure Solutions, NITDA

Mr. Oladejo Olawumi is from Kwara State. He holds a National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Kwara State Polytechnic, a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin and a Masters in Communications Management from the Buckinghamshire New University, England. He worked in several top IT companies in the country such as Skannet ISP and underwent the prestigious Shell Petroleum Development Company Intensive Training Programme for Graduates organised by Robert Gordon University of Aberdeen, Scotland before joining NITDA in 2003 where he rose to the position of Deputy Director

He had a brief stint with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on secondment basis as the National Programme Officer, Communication and Information, where he coordinated the development of ICT strategies in eight (8) West African countries covered by the Abuja Regional Office.

He has served as a member of the secretariat of several strategic committees such as the:

National Information Technology Policy Review Committee, 2008 Sub-Committee on Development of a Blueprint for a National Database System eCommerce and Electronics Transaction Bill Drafting Committee. He headed the Project Management Unit of the Agency where he is deployed his skills in Project Management to ensure best practice is maintained in delivering the agency’s mandate of IT development in the country.

He is presently the Director leading the Department of IT Infrastructure Solutions in delivering NITDA’s mandate of Development of IT framework, guidelines and standards as contained in section 6 (a-n) of the NITDA Act 2007

Mr. Sam Okenye

Chief Cybersecurity Consultant, BOFIRM Consulting

Sam Okenye is a seasoned Cyber Security professional, e-business security strategist, Certified information systems auditor, Certified risk & control professional, Ethical Hacking and Computer forensics Specialist and a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.

He is the Chief Cyber Security Consultant for BOFRIM Consulting Limited and President of BOFIRM Academy. An organization that specialises in providing top notch Cyber Security, Digital Banking Risk Management and IT Management consulting services and Trainings with both local and international consultants and faculty members. His organization BOFIRM Consulting /Academy is accredited by Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to offer services to the financial sector and the organization was also appointed as a partner to Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for capacity building and creating of fresh talents in Cybersecurity and Risks Management in Nigeria.

He is the Chief Cyber Security Consultant for BOFRIM Consulting Limited and President of BOFIRM Academy. An organization that specialises in providing top notch Cyber Security, Digital Banking Risk Management and IT Management consulting services and Trainings with both local and international consultants and faculty members. His organization BOFIRM Consulting /Academy is accredited by Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to offer services to the financial sector and the organization was also appointed as a partner to Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for capacity building and creating of fresh talents in Cybersecurity and Risks Management in Nigeria.

Sam’s work experience cut across manufacturing sector, Consulting and Banking sector. He worked in the financial sector for 23years in three different Banks, Standard Trust Bank, Equitorial Trust Bank and United Bank for Africa Plc. He also functioned in various leadership roles such as Head of IT Dept. in Cybele, Senior Consultant in EDP Audit & Security Associate, Group Head IT Audit & Control in Standard Trust Bank, Head IT Audit in Equitorial Trust Bank. While in United Bank for Africa Plc he played the following roles, Group Head IT Business Office & Control, Group Head, IT Risk Management & Control and Chief Information Security Officer for UBA group.

As the Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) for United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), his responsibility cut across UBA in 20 African Countries, UBA America and UBA London. he was responsible for managing cyber security, information security program, e-business security strategy, Fraud Prevention program, Security compliance certification Program, information technology & digital banking risks for UBA group until March 2021 when he decided to quit banking to establish BOFIRM Consulting and Academy. He has trained and mentored substantial number of professionals in the financial sector.

Sam had an impressive record of performance in the roles he occupied. he planned and successfully implemented the first functional state-of-the-art 24x7 Security Operations Centre in the financial sector in Nigeria for UBA group in 2013 as part of the Cyber Defense strategy. The Central Bank of Nigeria later adopted the SOC initiative in 2017 and made it mandatory for all Banks in Nigeria to own a SOC. He also achieved various certification programs for United Bank for Africa (UBA) such as PCIDSS Certification, ISO27001 certification. GDPR. NDPR and others

As part of his service to the Nigerian financial sector, he was appointed the Head of Cyber Security & Electronic Fraud Prevention Work-Stream of Nigerian Banker’s Committee on Payment Systems and Infrastructure from 2013 to 2020. He was involved in shaping the security of Nigerian payment system, setting standards and in capacity building. He coordinated the various cyber security conferences and trainings as part of capacity building for the financial sector and law enforcement agencies.

He also served as a member of Fraud Risk Management Advisory council of two major global Payment Card Brands. He is a seasoned speaker in various information security and fraud prevention conferences. Part of his passion is the promotion of online safety for youths and families. He founded the Online-wisdom Club for schools where students are taught Online-safety.

Mr. Ayodeji Success Olumide (CTFL)

Quality Assurance Analyst/Engineer|FinTrak Software Co.Ltd.

Olumide is a dynamic and energetic ISTQB-certified QA analyst and engineer who started his professional career in the fintech industry as an intern and has progressively advanced through the ranks. He holds a B.Sc. degree from Ekiti State University and a M.Sc. degree from the renowned University of Lagos (Unilag).

He has hands-on experience in software testing for financial applications, including core banking solutions, mid-market banking solutions, and ERP systems, covering areas such as credit processing, credit management, and human resource management, among others

Olumide has completed and jointly overseen over 12 testing projects delivered to leading banks like NIBSS, Access Bank, FMBN, First Bank, and Wema Bank in Nigeria and other African countries.

He has trained over 20 individuals in software testing, most of whom now work as software testers or in related roles within the tech industry. Due to his passion for the growth of other QA professionals, he has contributed to the profession through his YouTube channel (Success SQA Marshal) and blog posts (https://medium.com/@mytestblog).

Olumide is continuously aiming to raise the standard and contribute significantly to the software testing profession.

Mr Akinlawon Babajide

Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Leader & IT Trainer Spaceblock Technology

Mr. Akinlawon is an accomplished Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Leader and IT trainer with a proven track record in protecting sensitive digital assets across a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, government entities, manufacturing sector, etc. Expertise in conducting Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, thorough computer surveillance and monitoring, implementing processes to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information resources, etc.

Dr. Babatunde Oghenobruche Obrimah

Chief Operating Officer of Fintech Association of Nigeria

He is a fintech enthusiast and a multi-skilled individual with working experiences spanning the banking sector, non-bank financial services sector, financial consulting services, project management and public sector. His Professional career commenced at First Bank Nigeria Plc and worked in various banks during his banking career.

He serves on the board of various Fintech companies, holds a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration (D.B.A.), a M.B.A., B.Sc/M.Sc in Agronomy and has Certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Life Coaching. He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM) and Honorary Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB). He has attended many courses locally and internationally including one on Digital Transformation at MIT.

Rep Adedeji Stanley Olajide

The Chairman House Committee for ICT and Cybersecurity

Rep Adedeji Stanley Olajide popularly called Odidi-Omo is the Federal Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency.

He is the CEO of Bentley Energy Nigeria Limited, a company with a vast interest in Oil & Gas. He is a Bio-informatician. With a vast knowledge in human–genomics. He worked professionally with Fortune 50 Companies in the USA for almost 25years! He has been a leader in the application of Advanced Computing Architectures to deploy High-Performance, Scalable, Highly Available, and Cyber Security Solutions. Most recently, implemented solutions based on Secured Cloud Architecture, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA), including Web Services, E-Business, Enterprise Portals, Internet/Intranet, client/server, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Middleware, Data Warehousing, and Transaction Processing, enterprise architecture (infrastructure and application), delivery management, technical leadership, project management, development and Risk Management in remediation of regulations. He has managed diverse project teams, including offshore development organizations. He is an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills, a strong and enthusiastic mentor, and will commit to delivering results that meet or exceed expectations, on time and within budget.

He is representing the good people of Ibadan South-West/North-West, in the House of Representatives, National Assembly. As a result of his versatility, he is a member of various committees and some committees usually seek his expertise during the activities of such committees.

SENATOR SHUIAB AFOLABI SALISU’S

Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, fondly called SAS, is a Nigerian computer scientist, IT entrepreneur, and politician. Born on August 4, 1964, in Opeji community, within Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, SAS embarked on his academic journey at the community primary school before furthering his education at Oke-Ona Grammar School, both situated in community. His pursuit of knowledge led him to the prestigious University of Lagos, where he attained two Master's degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration, a testament to his scholarly dedication and intellectual prowess.

Throughout his illustrious career, SAS has left an indelible mark across various sectors, particularly in the Information Technology industry. He has lent his expertise to prominent institutions such as the defunct Equatorial Trust Bank, Pacific Merchant Bank, and DevCom Merchant Bank in the banking sector, while also making significant contributions to the Oil and Gas industry through his tenure with Total and Mobil Oil Producing. Additionally, he stands as the founder and CEO of Simplex Automation Systems Limited, a confirmation of his entrepreneurial acumen and innovative spirit.

In his formative years at the university, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu demonstrated an early penchant for community advocacy and political engagement, a commitment he has carried forward into his distinguished career in mainstream politics. SAS has cultivated a formidable political presence as a grassroots mobilizer, astute strategist, and adept technocrat, garnering invaluable experience through his tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Chief of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.

His foray into electoral politics saw him emerge as the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria for the House of Representatives in the Abeokuta North, Obafemi-Owode, and Odeda constituencies in 2009, followed by a bid for the Ogun Central Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress ticket in 2015.

Senator Salisu’s professional credentials extend beyond national borders, as evidenced by his certification as a Business Intelligence consultant and his fellowship with the Computer Society of Nigeria. He has graced numerous international forums as a keynote speaker, delivering insightful presentations on corporate governance, ICT, and management across four continents, thus solidifying his stature as a respected luminary in the global ICT landscape.

His transformative impact extends beyond the realms of business and academia, as SAS has played a pivotal role in shaping pivotal policy initiatives aimed at national development. Noteworthy among his achievements is his instrumental role in spearheading the transition to computer-based testing at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), underscoring his proactive approach towards modernizing critical sectors of the nation's economy. Additionally, he has led groundbreaking World Bank projects that facilitated the transformation of the transport sector in Lagos State, further attesting to his visionary leadership and capacity for effecting systemic change.

Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu stands as a beacon of integrity and advocacy, championing the aspirations of his constituents with unflinching dedication and empathy. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, and numerous other capacities, he continues to leverage his expertise and influence to advance progressive legislative agendas that resonate with the aspirations of the Nigerian populace.

Since taking office in the 10th Senate, Senator Salisu has spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives within his constituency, resulting in tangible benefits for his constituents. These initiatives encompass a wide range of endeavors, including organizing training sessions for small and medium-scale business owners, providing digital technology training for youths, and consistently supplying palliatives to underprivileged members of his constituency on a quarterly basis.

Senator Salisu has been an active participant in the deliberations of the at the Nigerian Senate, where he has made significant contributions on matters of both national significance and those specifically concerning his constituents. Notably, he played a pivotal role in addressing the actions of officers from the Nigerian Immigration Service, who unlawfully raided shops in various marketplaces across the Abeokuta metropolis under the pretext of seizing bags of rice allegedly smuggled into the country through land borders. Senator Salisu's firm denouncement of these actions prompted the Senate to conduct a thorough investigation, leading to the cessation of such unwarranted intrusions by NIS officers.

Of particular significance is Senator Salisu's proposed bill on the National Internship and Unemployment Scheme, designed to enhance the welfare of unemployed graduates nationwide. This legislative endeavor underscores his commitment to addressing pressing socio-economic challenges and fostering a brighter future for all.

Senator Salisu's journey embodies a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the principles of democracy and social equity.

Bar. Emmanuel Edet

Ag. Director- Standard Guidelines and Framework

Bar. Emmanuel Edet is currently an Acting Director of Standards Guidelines and Frameworks Department and the Head of Legal Services and Board Matters Unit at the National Information Technology Development Agency. Mr. Edet holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Master’s Degree in Computer and Telecommunications Law. He started his career as a legal practitioner in Lagos and joined NITDA is 2003 where he has served in various Committees within and outside the Agency.

His expertise includes information technology contracting, outsourcing, electronic commerce, intellectual property, Internet governance and cybersecurity among others. He has served as a tutor for Internet Governance Capacity Building Program and a fellow at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

He has been involved in pioneering activities in the development of legal and institutional framework for Information Technology in Nigeria. He has participated in various technology initiatives in the areas of cybercrime, banking, policy, development and governance.

He has additional qualifications in Internet Governance, e-Government Policy and Strategy Development and Cybercrime Investigations and Prosecution. His interest includes technology contracting, outsourcing, Internet Governance, Information Technology policy and strategy development and electronic commerce issues. Mr. Edet also heads the Secretariat that provides services for the Governing Board of the Agency. He is happily married with children.

His expertise includes information technology contracting, outsourcing, electronic commerce, intellectual property, Internet governance and cybersecurity among others. He has served as a tutor for Internet Governance Capacity Building Program and a fellow at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

He has been involved in pioneering activities in the development of legal and institutional framework for Information Technology in Nigeria. He has participated in various technology initiatives in the areas of cybercrime, banking, policy, development and governance.

He has additional qualifications in Internet Governance, e-Government Policy and Strategy Development and Cybercrime Investigations and Prosecution. His interest includes technology contracting, outsourcing, Internet Governance, Information Technology policy and strategy development and electronic commerce issues. Mr. Edet also heads the Secretariat that provides services for the Governing Board of the Agency. He is happily married with children.

Anna Miazek

TMMi QA Professional

Anna is a seasoned QA professional with almost two decades of experience, having mastered a wide range of roles from manual tester to test process improver.

I actively contribute to advancing testing in Poland and globally through ISTQB and TMMi. My secondary mission is to educate and inspire others to share their knowledge. I've been training in testing for several years and occasionally speaking at conferences. I enjoy earning platinum trophies on PS4, playing the saxophone, or climbing volcanoes in my free time.

Certifications & Roles:

TMMi Certified Professional

TMMi Tech Committee Member

Head of the TMMi Polish Chapter

ISTQB Exam WG Member

Additional Roles:

Trainer

Speaker

Friend

Ms. Ifeoma Ugwu

Systems Compliance Monitoring Officer, Ecobank

Ifeoma is an Information Systems Audit Professional with a ten-year career spanning the banking and management consulting industries. She holds a degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo university and a business degree from the university of Derby, UK. She also holds a diploma in leadership and management from the chartered management institute, UK.

She is a board member of ISACA Lagos Chapter and holds the CISA certification. She currently works with Ecobank as a Systems Compliance Monitoring Officer.

Engr. Yusuf Abba-Kyari MNSE, CTAL-TM

Test Management Professional. Founder, Software Testing Nation

Engr. Yusuf Abba-Kyari is an experienced software testing professional with a specialization in test management and test process improvement. Focused on enhancing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) for organizations by implementing robust testing strategies and optimizing processes.

Yusuf is also committed to driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies and techniques which elevates software quality and efficiency while fostering a culture of excellence in testing practices.

As a founder of SoftwareTestingNation.com, He engages with a vibrant community of testing professionals dedicated to advancing the field. The platform serves as a hub for sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches in software testing. Through these efforts, Software Testing Nation supports ongoing professional development and knowledge exchange among testers worldwide.

Mr. Tajudeen Onikoyi

Head of Software Quality Assurance, Fintrak Software Company Limited

Tajudeen Onikoyi is currently the Head of Software Quality Assurance department at Fintrak Software Company Limited. He is a certified software tester with testimonies.

He had his first degree in Management Technology from the prestigious Lagos State University. He later earned his Master’s degree in Project Management from the same Institution.

His career in Information Technology Industry started over a decade, and the entry was through software development. He later ported to the Software quality assurance profession, owing to his passion for software quality auditing and standardized software development processes.

He is skilled in the usage of some tools like Cypress, Selenium with C-Sharp, Katalon, SQL Server, Apache JMeter, Zap, Wireshark, Python, E.T.C.

He has worked and recorded success stories on numerous Clients Applications and has also groomed many Software testers in the industry.

His mid-career goal is to become a software quality assurance consultant who specializes in cybersecurity and performance testing while later to become a Professor of Cybersecurity.

Dr. Adewole Usman Rufai, FNCS

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos,

Dr. Adewole Usman Rufai, FNCS is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Sciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria. His tertiary education includes the following; Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics obtained from the University of Ilorin, PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Computer Science), and MBA (Finance) all from the University of Lagos.

He started his career in academia at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye as a Graduate Assistant (2000-2002), Assistant Lecturer (2002-2005), and Lecturer II (2005-2006). He later joined the University of Lagos in 2006 and rose through the ranks to become a Senior Lecturer.

He won the United Nations University's Fellowship as a Visiting Scholar, Department of Computer Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.A. in the Fall of 2007. He was also a Visiting Scientist to Laboratorie Lorraine de Recherche en Informatique et ses Application (LORIA), Universite de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France (2012-2013).

Over the years, Dr. Rufai has trained and mentored over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students in various Universities in Nigeria. He has several publications in reputable national and international journals as well as referred conference proceedings. He has served as a reviewer for the conferences of European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), Transition from Observation to Knowledge and Intelligences (TOKI), Computer Networks, Infrastructure Management and Security Research Group (CoNIMS), and Academia in IT Profession (AITP) of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).

Dr. Rufai is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society, a Certified Information Technology Practitioner, and a Member of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria. His areas of research include: Software Engineering, Cognitive Computing, and Cyber Security.

He is married with children.

Dr. Alamu, Femi Ololade

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos

Dr. Alamu, Femi Ololade is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos.

He teaches some courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised 204 Undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has contributed to some book chapters and published some books. His research domain is in Bioinformatics, Telemedicine, e-health, artificial intelligence, decision support systems, information representation and retrievals and e-services. His works include automatic extraction of feature vectors from medical images, intelligent decision support systems, ontologies, anonymization and psuedomisation of medical data. He has presented some of his research works in conferences and in learned journals. He has over 40 publications to his credit.

He is a member of a number of societies like the Society for Telemedicine and e-health, Computer Professional Regulation Council in Nigeria, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), International Association of Engineers (IAENG) and International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT).

He is also a member of some research groups like the Center for research in Telemedicine and –e-health and Machine Intelligence research group (MIRG). He has also served on the review board of a number of Journal publication outlets, National and international. He has co-supervised a number of research works in the UK, USA and Swedish universities. He is a committee member of Research and Innovation of the Nigeria Computer Society.

He likes country music.

Mr. Abimbola Babalola

Head, Agile Solutions Practice Centre, Sterling Bank

Abimbola Babalola is a software testing/Quality Assurance expert, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and technology consultant with almost two decades of experience across Nigeria’s information technology industry. Working in several capacities within the technical, Products and Business milieu of Nigeria's Banking and Fintech domains throughout his career, he became adept at interpreting business strategy in technology contexts in the course of straddling the complementary worlds of business operations, digital compliance, software development and quality assurance. These competences were brought into play and honed on his testing and project management roles in the implementation of the NIBSS Automated Payments System (NAPS), the Pan-African Payments & Settlement System (PAPSS) and the Treasury Single Account (TSA) collections platform for the Federal Government of Nigeria amongst other enterprise projects.

As Head, Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Sterling Bank where he established the Software Quality Assurance Testing and Development Operations (DevOps) practices, he defined all SDLC and STLC Standard Operating procedures and execution templates for both units in addition to resourcing the teams accordingly. He currently heads the Agile Solutions Practice Centre in the Bank's Engineering Group, deputizing the Director of Engineering in software development operations and projects.

Ms. Abiola Rasaq

Founder, The Bug Detective LTD

Abiola Rasaq is a seasoned Software Tester and Quality Assurance Advocate, overseeing quality assurance for various brands. Her influence has reached over 30,000 individuals in the tech industry through speaking, training, and mentorship activities. She has trained over 2000 people in software testing through a global community of testers she founded. Abiola organized Africa's first Test Festival and Women in Software Testing Initiative in 2023, all while leading "The Bug Detective LTD," a quality assurance company ensuring exceptional software quality in African Tech.

Recognised for her influence and expertise, Abiola has earned numerous accolades, including being named Africa's foremost Quality Assurance advocate by This Day News in 2023 and one of the top 30 influential women in tech by Unorthodox Digital in 2024. Her recognition extends to being one of Africa's 10 outstanding female managers in fintech in 2024 and awarded QA Leader of the year by Scandium in 2024 and more, these accolades underscore her commitment and expertise in the field.

Mr. Anthony Amodu

Chief Revenue Officer, Pastel Africa

Anthony has a passion for solving problems and building capacity with a view to achieve positive outcomes. As a management expert with over two decades of experience in advisory, business development, and capacity building.

Anthony's career spans the energy, financial, and technology sectors. Having contributed value to
• Oando Plc as Head, Corporate Development;
• Citibank as VP Corporate & Investment Banking
• WSGS as Lead Executive
As an Active Socially Responsible Leader, he has the ability to organise, partner, and motivate diverse teams to achieve set objectives and deliver impactful results.

Anthony is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Pastel Africa, an advanced technologies company utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance people management, process optimization, and profitability.

Handrick Dercksen

Managing Director, iSQI, South Africa

Handrick Dercksen serves as the Managing Director for the African Region at the International Software Quality Institute (iSQI). With iSQI’s recent expansion into Africa, Handrick is at the forefront of a pivotal initiative to bring internationally accredited and recognized certifications to the African continent. His vision for iSQI is instrumental in ensuring that professionals across the continent have access to the same high standards of software quality and testing certifications with which iSQI has set the benchmark globally for over 20 years.

With extensive experience in business development, marketing strategy, and digital transformation, Handrick has held key positions throughout his career spearheading innovation across various industries in Africa.

iSQI has established a reputation worldwide for delivering internationally recognized certifications that have empowered IT professionals in more than 100 countries. The institute’s certifications in software quality, testing, requirements engineering, and other critical areas provide professionals with the credentials needed to excel in the global marketplace

Mr. Oluwatobi Fagbohungbe

CEO, QaceTech

Oluwatobi Fagbohungbe is a seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the tech Industry. He is currently the founder and CEO of QaceTech and Qace Academy. Tobi has a strong track record of designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for delivering high-quality software products. He is skilled in both manual and automated testing, including black and white box testing, regression, and performance testing. Currently serving as a Senior QA Engineer at M-KOPA.

With a passion for mentoring junior engineers and a focus on quality, has contributed to the success of multiple tech companies, including QaceTech, Carry1st, Summitech, Indicina, konga, Andela and Traction Apps, where he implemented automation frameworks, improved testing processes, and ensured product quality.

Mr. Olivier Denoo

Vice President, ISTQB

Olivier is the VP of ps_testware SAS, the French subsidiary of ps_testware group. His role is to develop business, recruit the local expert team, build sustainable partnerships, promote software testing and quality. He is also involved in auditing test projects and organizations and provides high-level consultancy and support. Olivier is, since May 2019, the president of the ISTQB. Olivier is also the President of the CFTL - the French ISTQB Board. For 20 years he is an international speaker who spoke at Test-IT Africa; SQA-days; BA-days; JFIE; TestWarez; SEETEST; STF; Iqnite; JFTL; JMTL; JTTL; Analyst-days; Quality Week; Eurostar; Dasia… He's also actively participating in the development of new certification schemes, like IQBBA (Business Analysis) or IREB (requirements engineering).

http://www.olivier-denoo.net
olivier.denoo@pstestware.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-denoo-2884a5/