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
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.
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.