Abdulkadir Suleiman Lapai

• A Nigerian Software Engineer and Entrepreneur who is passionate about job creation, wealth creation and building solutions that thrive
• In 2016 I founded JD Lab a tech company primarily engaged in creating software for schools (precisely higher institutions), which products have helped refine and simplify the activities around tertiary institutions ranging from information accessibility, data collection, performance indicators and seamless payments integration
• To date, TESPIRE by JD LAB has processed over N5Billion /$10 Million
• At Tespire I lead a dynamic team that is revolutionizing education through cutting-edge technology and a passion for learning
• At Tespire, we're on a mission to empower students, educators, and institutions with the tools and resources they need to thrive in the digital age
• With a shared vision of transforming education, we're dedicated to creating engaging and personalized learning experiences that unlock the full potential of every learner

• Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
• Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
• Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
• Generated and achieved regional revenue goals.
• Pioneered the implementation and design of strategic plans pre-covid and post covid within company growth strategies.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership to manage 25 management staff across 6 departments.
• Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
• Updated policies and procedures to strengthen controls within different departments for improved operational standards.
• Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
• Boosted productivity levels by automating routine tasks and implementing digital technologies.

• Investor at Labspace Nigeria.
• Set strategic plans to govern functioning operations.
• Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth for the Innovation Hub

As a TEF Mentor, I help in mentoring African entrepreneurs and startup founders and coach them through putting up structures, road mapping, company visioning and all that has to do with company-building work.

• As one of the judges from the Sub-Saharan region, I helped screen upcoming entrepreneurs and startups that were shortlisted for a $5,000 grant across Africa
• Starup Idea Judge in FSI & FUTMINNA INNOVATION CHALLENGE

• Chairing the Alumni group, coordinating our meetups and reporting the Alumni activities to Founder Institute HQ

• Participated in 2022 Include Me HACKATHON as a Judge.

• Led and coordinated the technical team
• Mentored upcoming tech enthusiasts who participated as volunteers.

• Checked capabilities, correctness and runtime of proposed or adopted technology tools and systems.
• Specified strategies and processes that are required to combine components into systems.
• Help to choose appropriate solutions after checking potential risks, benefits and impact.
• Outlined technical properties of software by identifying and addressing customer requirements.
• Conducted several capacity building programs for the ministry's staff and principal officers

• For Niger State Career Information & Resource Center (NSCIRC) Management
• Information System
• See link https://www.facebook.com/nscirc/ https://careers.nigerstate.gov.ng