Adeniyi Olateru-Olagbegi
Technology & Project Management Professional | Software Engineer | Data Analyst | Digital Transformation Strategist
Akure, Ondo State, Nigerianiyiolagbegi@gmail.com+234 703 557 2584linkedin.com/in/niyiolagbeginiyiolagbegi.com
Profile
A technology and project management professional with over 13 years of experience in enterprise ICT, software engineering, project coordination, systems implementation, data analytics, and digital transformation. Currently Chief Program Analyst at the Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), NASENI, Akure. Passionate about using technology, data, artificial intelligence and effective project management to solve complex business and institutional challenges.
Experience
Chief Program Analyst
December 2013 – Present
Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
- Manage enterprise ICT systems and infrastructure for 100+ staff and users
- Lead a technical team of 6–8 across technology implementation and systems administration
- Drive digital transformation initiatives from requirements to rollout, coordinating with departments and external vendors
- Technical lead for the institutional Helpdesk Management System, which handles 30+ support tickets a month
- Designed the enterprise network integrating LAN, WLAN and radio links across 5+ buildings and 100+ devices
- Directed the Employee Management System, which replaced paper files for 170 staff
- Uphold enterprise cybersecurity and IT governance practices
- Design and develop software and internal applications for institutional workflows
Support Engineer
April 2013 – December 2013
Assent Communications Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria
- Delivered first- and second-line technical support
- Deployed and configured systems for client sites
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network faults
- Supported and maintained IT infrastructure
Education
PhD, Project Management Technology (In view)
Started July 2024
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Research focus: Project Management Methodologies and Project Success in Technological Startups in Southwest Nigeria.
M.Tech, Project Management Technology (Distinction)
February 2020
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
B.Sc., Computer and Information Systems (Second Class Upper (2.1))
2011
Achievers University, Owo
Technical expertise
- Software Engineering
- Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, Go, React, Next.js, Node.js, Django, Django REST Framework, React Native
- Database & Infrastructure
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Linux / Ubuntu, Nginx, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Docker
- Enterprise ICT
- Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server, Virtualization, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management
- Data & Innovation
- Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Process Automation, Digital Transformation
- Project Management
- Project Planning, Project Coordination, Agile Methodologies, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management, Project Performance Assessment
Selected projects
- ProveTrack · Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL / PostGIS, Celery
Field intelligence and accountability for infrastructure projects. Track progress, prove delivery. - Daily2k · Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Django Channels
A digital marketplace connecting customers with trusted artisans and service providers. - BizReply AI · Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL
WhatsApp sales and support automation for African small businesses. - Matna Visibility Platform · Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL
Production and operational visibility for agro-processing. - Cooperative Management System · Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL
Savings, loans, investments and dividends for a cooperative society, on one auditable ledger. - CashLens · Django, Django REST Framework, Celery, PostgreSQL
AI-assisted bank statement analysis and financial insights for individuals and SMEs. - FlowEngine · Python, Django, Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL
Institutional memo routing with fixed approval chains and an uneditable audit trail.
Research
Project Management Methodologies and Project Success in Technological Startups in Southwest Nigeria (Doctoral research, in progress, Federal University of Technology, Akure).
Certifications & professional development
- Software Engineering – Backend Specialization · ALX Africa, 2024
- AI Starter Kit · ALX Africa, 2025
- Advanced Data Analytics Training · 2025
- Microsoft Certified Professional · Microsoft, 2013
- Cybersecurity Training (DAMS 3.4) · NeoCloud Technologies
- Coding, Robotics and Drone Technology · 2023
- Corporate and Effective Communication Training · 2025
Entrepreneurship
Founder, BravEdge Solutions: Technology Training, Software Development, Project & Research Consultancy, AI-Powered Business Solutions, Digital Transformation.