Adebayo Afenuvon

Results-driven Chief Technology Officer with 10+ years of progressive technology leadership spanning fintech, digital banking, e-commerce, and enterprise software. Currently serving as CTO of Wesley Microfinance Bank (since mid-2024), where I architect and deliver scalable financial technology infrastructure for a regulated Nigerian banking institution. Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams, driving digital transformation, and building secure, high-performance platforms from concept to production.

First-Class Computer Science graduate (Wesley University) with deep expertise in full-stack development, payment gateway engineering, cloud infrastructure, and IT governance.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Wesley Microfinance Bank - Lagos, Nigeria

(2024-06)

CBN-Regulated Financial Institution. Define and execute the bank's comprehensive technology strategy, digital roadmap, and IT governance framework in alignment with CBN regulatory requirements.

• Architect and oversee the bank's core banking infrastructure, ensuring 99.9%+ uptime, data security, and regulatory compliance (CBN, NITDA, NDPR standards)
• Lead software development lifecycle for all digital banking products including mobile banking, internet banking, and internal operations platforms
• Direct and mentor the internal engineering and IT support team; establish engineering best practices, code review standards, and deployment pipelines
• Drive digital transformation initiatives reducing manual processes and improving customer onboarding experience
• Manage technology vendor relationships, procurement, and infrastructure budgeting
• Chair technology risk management and cybersecurity committees, implementing proactive threat monitoring and incident response protocols

Head of Technology - SmartCity Plc - 9 MacDonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

Lead all technology functions for a smart city infrastructure company - setting technical direction, managing the engineering team, and overseeing architecture, delivery, and digital operations.

• Establish and enforce engineering standards, development workflows, and quality assurance processes across all product lines
• Drive platform strategy and technology roadmap aligned with SmartCity's urban infrastructure and digital services vision
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between technology, operations, and business units to ensure seamless product delivery

Software Lead & Technology Strategist - FBTech Solutions - Remote

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Led the software engineering function remotely - directing development priorities, reviewing architecture decisions, and ensuring on-time delivery of client projects.

• Defined technology strategy for the firm's digital solutions portfolio; introduced engineering best practices including code review protocols and modular architecture standards
• Mentored junior developers and served as the primary technical authority across all active projects

IT Lead & Developer (NYSC) - Sagas Energy Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

National Youth Service Corps Posting - Dangote Group Subsidiary. Served as IT lead for the corps posting - overseeing all enterprise IT infrastructure operations for a major Dangote Group downstream energy subsidiary.

• Managed digital operations continuity, internal systems development, and cross-departmental technology support, gaining exposure to enterprise-scale governance in a regulated energy sector

Technology Lead & Platform Developer - Jeediof Softpro - Ondo Town, Ondo State

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Spearheaded platform development and led the technical delivery of the Digital Upskill Workshop programme for researchers - overseeing curriculum design, platform tools, and training delivery.

• Served as principal technology decision-maker for all active development projects at the firm

Chief Strategist & Lead Developer - Dongabs Technologies - Okota, Lagos

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Acted as the company's chief technology strategist - defining product architecture, engineering standards, and go-to-market digital infrastructure for all client solutions.

• Led a team of developers and coordinated delivery across multiple concurrent client engagements

ICT Director - Wesley University Chapel - Wesley University, Ondo State

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

Methodist Church Nigeria. Oversaw all audio, video, and digital projection systems for a multi-service university chapel.

• Recruited, trained, and coordinated multi-person volunteer technical teams for weekly services and events
• Managed equipment lifecycle, budget recommendations, and annual technology upgrades

Web Developer & Tech Support - Monolith Global Resources Limited - Oniru, Lekki, Lagos

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

Platform: agora.ng. Developed, maintained, and secured the agora.ng e-commerce platform; managed product listings, client approvals, and site administration.

• Delivered staff ICT training and provided ongoing technical support across the organisation

MSc. - Cybersecurity - Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (2024-01)

BSc. - Computer Science - Wesley University (2020-01 - 2022-06)

BSc. - Computer Science - National Open University of Nigeria (2016-01 - 2016-12)