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Temitayo Ajao

Program Manager
Lagos

Summary

Experienced Program Manager with over 8 years of expertise in managing functional operations and scaling products. I excel at managing both engineering teams and product managers across various verticals. My hands-on approach, combined with strong management and development skills, allows me to effectively drive projects from concept to completion. I am resourceful, innovative, and flexible, consistently seeking opportunities that leverage my dual expertise in engineering and product management. My focus is on solving complex problems with meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and efficient time management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Program Manager

Moniepoint Inc
02.2023 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to productize Moniepoint's customer success processes by developing an internal CRM tool, now utilized by over 1,000 full-time employees to support more than 5 million customers via online channels and bank branch locations. This initiative replaced a costly third-party CRM subscription, saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Implemented agile methodologies into program management processes, increasing adaptability in dynamic environments.

Technical Product Manager

Moniepoint Inc
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed an Overdraft system that enables our business owners to overdraw from their accounts with structured interest policies. This solution not only generated significant revenue for the company but also provided substantial value to business owners by offering them increased financial flexibility.
  • Developed a business operations tool that provides bookkeeping and accounting capabilities for our business owners, featuring reduced subscription pricing models. This tool enabled them to save significantly on hiring accountants and manage their chart of accounts more effectively.
  • Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, guiding cross-functional teams toward shared objectives.
  • Delivered high-quality technical documentation to support sales, training, and client implementations.
  • Streamlined product development processes for faster release cycles and better user experience.

Senior Software Engineer / Enterprise Architect

Moniepoint Inc
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Architected and developed key projects including our Value-Added Services (VAS) system, payment infrastructure, core banking system integrations, and POS implementations. These initiatives were crucial in enhancing the company's operational capabilities and supporting our growth in the financial technology space.
  • Worked with product managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.

Full Stack Software Engineer

TeamApt
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Utilized Java with the Spring framework and employed JavaScript, ReactJs, and Angular to construct resilient and scalable enterprise applications.
  • Delivered high-quality software solutions on schedule by prioritizing tasks effectively and managing project timelines.
  • Maintained application security by conducting regular code reviews and fixing vulnerabilities as needed.
  • Improved software performance by optimizing full stack code and implementing efficient algorithms.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for improvement in existing systems while adhering to industry best practices efficiently.
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members using various collaboration tools such as Git, Jira, or Trello.
  • Increased system stability by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end components.
  • Implemented best practices for coding standards and documentation, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
  • Consistently met client expectations by delivering scalable solutions that addressed specific business requirements promptly.
  • Tuned systems to boost performance.
  • Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
  • Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
  • Optimized dust, temperature and humidity controls for installed systems.

Frontend Engineer

Elta Solutions
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Focused on using JavaScript and ReactJS to develop intuitive and interactive user interfaces, as well as Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).
  • Tested web-based product functionality and delivered iterations to customer.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders during development processes to confirm creative proposals and design best practices.
  • Translated UX and business requirements into elegant code solutions.
  • Utilized modern JavaScript frameworks for developing scalable and maintainable web applications.

Software Developer Intern and Research Personnel

NEWAGE Solutions and Technologies
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Fulfilled the roles of a Software Developer and Research Personnel, involving client consultations, code writing, issue resolution, technical problem-solving, and active collaboration with the development team.

Freelance Services

Spotcode
01.2012 - Current
  • Provided freelance services including the development of desktop applications using JavaFX, web applications, and various other IT-related services.
  • Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (Hons) -

Federal University of Technology, Akure
01.2013 - 04.2018

Skills

MySQL

MSSQL

MongoDB

Java

JavaScript

Python

Go

Javascript/Typescript

ReactJS

NodeJs

AWS

GCP

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

JavaFX

Spring Framework

Microservices Architecture

Test-driven development

JIRA

Agile

Agile development methodologies

CRM Software

Projects

  • Moniepoint Payment Infrastructure
  • Moniepoint Overdraft Loan System
  • Moniepoint VAS Services (Bills, Airtime, Data Purchase)
  • Moniebook Business Operation Tools (Bookkeeping and Accounting)
  • Moniedesk CRM Tool (Customer Support)
  • Elta Expense Tracker

Timeline

Program Manager

Moniepoint Inc
02.2023 - Current

Technical Product Manager

Moniepoint Inc
04.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Software Engineer / Enterprise Architect

Moniepoint Inc
01.2022 - 04.2022

Full Stack Software Engineer

TeamApt
03.2019 - 01.2022

Frontend Engineer

Elta Solutions
04.2018 - 03.2019

Software Developer Intern and Research Personnel

NEWAGE Solutions and Technologies
01.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (Hons) -

Federal University of Technology, Akure
01.2013 - 04.2018

Freelance Services

Spotcode
01.2012 - Current

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