Obinna Agim
Technology leader and system builder with 11+ years turning ideas into production-ready software. I partner with founders, teams, and organizations to design, build, and scale platforms across FinTech, SaaS, and AI — from architecture to delivery.
Start with Your Idea
Describe what you are trying to build. I will help you shape the system, clarify the architecture, and suggest the right next step.
Not sure where to start? Just describe your idea and I will guide you.
Builder & Technology Partner
Available to Build With You
Systems, teams, and products
I started as an engineer and grew into a technology leader — but I never stopped building. With 11+ years of experience, I help founders, teams, and organizations turn ideas into production-ready software systems.
From architecting mobile banking platforms serving millions to building AI-powered SaaS products, I work across the full stack — from idea and architecture to execution and scale. I enjoy helping people solve real software problems.
Whether you need a technology partner to design your system, lead your engineering team, or ship your product — I bring clarity, execution, and a builder mindset to every project.
What I Bring to the Table
Experience & Impact
A track record of driving engineering excellence and business growth across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise platforms.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Thelix Holdings
Remote (US HQ)
Led group-level technology strategy across five SBUs: ExcelMind, LightForth, CreditVeto, VeriPass, and ExcelMindCyber.
Key Achievements
- Directed enterprise architecture, AI adoption strategy, and product delivery across multi-vertical SaaS ecosystem
- Architected CreditVeto AI Multi-Agent Operations System for automated lead qualification and customer conversion
- Delivered VettStream B2B visa assessment SaaS - 15 production microservices in 10-day sprint
- Led organization-wide AI engineering productivity initiatives using Claude, Codex, and automated release tooling
- Standardized AWS infrastructure, GitOps deployment, and observability frameworks
- Scaled engineering leadership structure including Engineering Managers and Platform Teams
Head of Engineering
Thelix Holdings
Remote (US HQ)
Led engineering execution and platform delivery across core products during company scale-up phase.
Key Achievements
- Led internal takeover and completion of ExcelMind School Management Platform
- Delivered No-Code Website Builder, Geo-Mapping Bus Tracking, University CRM, Mobile App SSO
- Migrated background jobs to scalable BullMQ microservices architecture
- Designed CI/CD pipelines and AWS EKS infrastructure using Terraform
- Introduced AI-driven code review automation and QA optimization
Technology Consultant
Ervis Intelligence
United Kingdom
Led architecture and development of an AI-powered legal contract analysis platform.
Key Achievements
- Architected AI-powered legal contract analysis platform with LLM-based review and summarization
- Designed serverless AWS microservices architecture for document ingestion
- Built browser extension and MS Word plugin for embedded contract analysis
- Implemented offline synchronization for low-connectivity environments
Software Engineering Manager
Prospa (YC-W21)
Lagos, Nigeria
Led engineering teams building Banking as a Service (BaaS) infrastructure for African SMEs.
Key Achievements
- Directed migration from DigitalOcean to AWS cloud infrastructure
- Decomposed Python monolith into microservices improving modularity
- Led mobile app platform modernization improving UX and performance
- Implemented agile practices and improved delivery velocity
- Oversaw Global Payments implementation for send/receive money
Software Engineering Tech Lead
Guaranty Trust Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
Led backend architecture for GTWorld Mobile Banking App serving 2.5M+ customers.
Key Achievements
- Led team of 6 engineers in system design and deployment of backend services
- Improved app performance by 20% and reduced downtime by 30%
- Designed distributed caching with AWS ElastiCache reducing database load by 60%
- Delivered core banking APIs: onboarding, payments, transfers, biometric auth
- Implemented end-to-end security measures improving data protection by 50%
Principal Software Engineer
Parkway Projects
Lagos, Nigeria
Architected backend payment microservices for Payzone fintech platform.
Key Achievements
- Contributed 20% of company revenue through Payzone platform
- Delivered e-commerce marketplace and eWallet services
- Led cross-functional engineering delivery and API integration
- Implemented comprehensive unit testing practices
Lead DevOps & Software Engineer
Parkway Projects
Lagos, Nigeria
Architected Payzone bills payment and wallet platform using microservices.
Key Achievements
- Implemented multi-country payment solutions increasing foreign revenue by 35%
- Led multi-cloud migration of Ecobank payment infrastructure
- Integrated with NIBSS EbillsPay expanding customer access
- Architected multi-tenant payment collection platform
Senior Software Engineer
Parkway Projects
Lagos, Nigeria
Designed multi-tenant payment collection solutions across major African banks.
Key Achievements
- Delivered solutions for Ecobank, AccessBank, Diamond Bank, FirstBank, UBA
- Implemented Mozambique pension collections and Kenya eGovernment payments
- Developed Ecobank-Entrust 2Factor Authentication module
- Architected Multi-tenant eGovernment Tax Processor
Lead DevOps & Software Engineer
SilverEdge Projects
Lagos, Nigeria
Architected software automation and CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.
Key Achievements
- Set up CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, Bitbucket, Octopus Deploy
- Provisioned and monitored AWS Cloud and on-premise infrastructure
- Implemented SQL Tool Automation for database migrations
Education & Certifications
M.Sc. Digital Technology & Transformation
Nexford University, Washington DC
B.Tech Computer Science
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Certified Graduate Member
Computer Professionals of Nigeria
Projects & Products
Flagship products I've architected and led to scale, serving millions of users across Africa and beyond.
GTWorld Mobile Banking
Software Engineering Tech Lead • 2022 - 2023
Led the engineering of GTWorld, GTBank's flagship mobile banking application serving millions of customers across Africa. Architected the core banking integration layer, implemented real-time transaction processing, and built the 'Near Me' feature for locating nearby GTBank user for bank transaction like transfer using services.
Technologies
Who I Work With
If you have a real software problem, I would love to hear about it. Here is who typically reaches out:
Founders & Startups
Have a product idea? I help founders design, build, and ship their first version — or scale what's already working.
Engineering Teams
Building or rebuilding a software system? I bring clarity to complex problems and help teams deliver faster.
Companies with Technical Debt
Legacy system slowing you down? I specialize in modernizing architectures and reducing complexity.
Organizations Needing Clarity
Not sure how to structure your technology? I help define architecture, roadmaps, and engineering strategy.
Anyone with a Software Problem
Have an idea you want to turn into working software? Let's talk about how to make it happen.
Not sure if your situation fits? Reach out anyway — I am always happy to chat.
Let's Talk About Your ProjectProblems I Solve
From designing systems to leading teams — here is what I can help you with.
Software System Design
Turning ideas into well-architected systems
Architecture & Scalability
Building systems that grow with your business
Cloud, DevOps & Reliability
Infrastructure that you can depend on
AI-Enabled Systems
Embedding intelligence into your software
Engineering Leadership
Building and leading effective teams
FinTech & Complex Domains
Deep experience in regulated industries
Technology Stack
Databases & Data
Messaging Systems
Thought Leadership
Sharing knowledge and insights from building scalable systems and leading engineering teams.
Scaling Engineering Teams Across Multiple Products
Lessons learned from building and leading distributed engineering teams across five SBUs, implementing governance frameworks, and driving engineering excellence.
Embedding AI into Engineering Workflows
How we implemented AI-driven code review, automated QA, and intelligent release management to accelerate development cycles and reduce technical debt.
From Monolith to Microservices: A Practical Guide
A deep dive into the strategies and patterns used to decompose monolithic applications into scalable microservices architectures in fintech environments.
Speaking & Presentations
Available for speaking engagements, conference talks, and panel discussions on engineering leadership, AI, and scalable architecture.
Interested in having me speak?
Get in touchHave a Project in Mind?
Whether you have an idea to explore, a system to build, or a problem to solve — I am here to help.
Let's talk about your project
Have a system to build? A product idea to validate? An architecture challenge to solve? I partner with founders, teams, and companies to turn ideas into working software.