Upgrade Your Career with Personalized Tech Mentorship
Join the 3rd cohort of Ladder Tech Mentorship, starting November 2nd to December 14th. Connect with highly skilled, globally recognized senior professionals & take your career to the next level.
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Transform Your Tech Career in Just 6 Weeks
Nov 2nd – Dec 14th, 2024
Why Ladder Tech Mentorship?
With Ladder mentors, knowledge gained is not limited to tech skills but also include techniques, proven tips, experiences, mistakes to avoid, culture shift and mindset transformation.
1-on-1 Expert Mentorship
Receive personalized guidance from globally recognized senior professionals who are leaders in their fields.
Flexible Learning
We understand you have a busy schedule, so the program is designed to fit around your other commitments, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
What the mentorship program entails
This cohort, tagged “Upgrade”, offers more tailored guidance and access to mentors from top global tech companies to help you achieve your career goals. What does the mentorship program entail?
- Weekly 1-on-1 video calls with mentors for customized career guidance.
- Career webinars featuring a carefully selected lineup of topics facilitated by Engineering leaders during the weekends.
- Interview preparation and tips, CV reviews.
- Guidance and referrals on skills, tools and frameworks to pick up and how to level up your expertise in them
- Your mentor will be a partner who will answer your questions and share proven strategies to excel in your tech career.
- Your mentor will hold you accountable for any agreed action point and be a support system cheering you on.
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How to apply
Fill Application Form
Submit your application by completing the form and choosing your desired career path.
Shortlisting & Admin Fee
If shortlisted, you'll be contacted to pay the ₦10,000 administrative fee.
Mentor Assignment
After the admin fee is confirmed, you'll be paired with a mentor who will guide you for the 6-week duration.
Career Paths We Cover
Do you need clarity in making the right decisions such as navigating tech stack, new technologies, latest trends and other important decisions regarding your tech career?
- Software Quality Assurance
- DevOps & Site Reliability
- Back-end Engineering
- Product (UI/UX) Design
- Front-end Engineering
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
Testimonials from previous cohorts.
Our Mentors
Our mentors are experienced professionals from top global tech companies, ready to guide you through your career journey
Temitayo Fagbowore
Temitayo possesses experience across multiple Information security domains such as, Security Architecture, Security Operations (including incident response, red/blue teaming exercises), Security Governance and Security engineering.
He has obtained these experiences as a consultant and also as part of the global operations team of large organizations.
Chibuzor Obilom
Chibuzor Obilom has spent the last 12+ years in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem working in Fintech, RegTech, Ed-Tech, HealthTech, EnterpriseTech and TravelTech, tangibly contributing to building reputable industry applications like CentralPay, CMMS, mCASH, NCS, ICAD, eBillsPay, I’m Alive, GSI, BVN, and NIP from quality and process perspectives. He is credited with having certified Nigeria’s first Android POS and he also tested the Biometric Authentication Service (or API), used by banks for interbank ATM and PoS transactions. His expertise has directly benefitted the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, MTN, Kenya’s IPSL, West African Examination Council, Reddington Hospital, Union Bank, Wema Bank, Diamond Bank, GTBank (in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, & Kenya), Forte Oil etc., and has been applied across the African continent – as far as Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Egypt, and South Africa. |
Mofesola Babalola
Mofesola brings over 15 years of experience in architecting and leading the implementation of observability solutions, designing and managing service mesh architectures, and overseeing cloud infrastructure. He specializes in automating infrastructure and application deployments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate DevSecOps principles, ensuring security and performance.
Skills: Istio · Service Mesh · Kubernetes · Datadog · Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amarachi Umoren
Amarachi is an experienced product designer proficient in major design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and AdobeXD.
She is highly skilled in UX design and research, prototyping, user testing and design systems. She is proficient in designing seamless user experiences for websites, mobile apps, web apps and design systems across several industries.
She switched to Product Design years ago from Civil Engineering after several years of practice in the field. She currently consults as a Senior Product Designer for Software development teams based in Canada.
Tomiwa Ijaware
A highly motivated software engineer with over 10 years of experience in building and leading engineering teams. Skilled in various programming languages, platforms, and cloud technologies, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Experienced in both startups and large corporations, with a passion for building innovative solutions that drive business value.
Most recently at Personio, he planned and migrated a core component, reducing processing time significantly. He also led the Time/REV team to overhaul request absence across all interfaces.
Previously at Meta, he co-authored a paper, designed an innovative tool, and reduced the validation cost of infrastructure fault tolerance by 90%.
Additionally, he possesses experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, including at McKinsey & Company where you built financial systems for clients and managed the roadmap delivery of MVP products reaching 14 million customers
Lateef Koshemani
Lateef Koshemani is a super talented DevOps engineer with experience in managing Linux servers, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, and GCP), automating software development processes, etc.
He possesses over 8 years of experience which spans different fintech and e-commerce companies such as SmartRecruiters, Lendico Deutschland GmbH, Deutsche Fintech Solutions, Interswitch, and Konga.
He currently works as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Personio, Germany.
Abiola Adebanjo
Abiola is an outstanding Software Engineer who has tinkered with different parts of software development; Front-end, Backend, DevOps and Developer tools with a preference for backend development.
His tech stack includes Java, Kotlin, Groovy, Javascript, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB and other exciting technologies.
He has over 8 years of experience working with distributed teams such as Indeed.com, Pluralsight, Colorado USA; I&M Bank Ltd, Kenya; and Medici MD at Austin Texas just to mention a few.
Akinwande Adegbola
Akinwande is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience, specializing in building, designing, and optimizing backend services that solve real-world challenges. My technical proficiency spans Java, Scala, and Python, and I have successfully applied these skills across diverse industries, including fintech and health tech.
Currently, he works as a Senior Data Engineer/Analyst at TELUS, where he leverages data-driven insights to help the marketing team proactively engage customers and identify the best product offerings for retention strategies. His passion lies not only in developing innovative solutions but also in guiding others to reach their full potential, making his excited about opportunities in mentorship.
Emmanuel Adeoye
Emmanuel is a seasoned Cybersecurity expert with over a decade years of experience leading security initiatives for multinational companies. Currently, he leads information security compliance programs as a senior security engineer for Delivery Hero SE, spanning its 70+ operating countries. His career has progressed from engineering roles to leading complex security infrastructure deployments, including a nationwide project for large banks in Nigeria and execution of multiple information security certification projects for small, medium and large companies in Europe, Asia and America.
He holds Two Master’s degrees in Security Management and Business from Buckingham University UK and Witten/Herdecke University Germany. Also, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria coupled with other credentials as a highly qualified professional in his chosen career. A dedicated volunteer, Emmanuel contributes to global IT security efforts, mentors young professionals, and enjoys hiking in his free time.
Oluwatomisin Onabajo
Oluwatomisin (Tomi) is a Software QA Engineer with over 7 years of experience testing software applications. She loves to teach and help newbies kick-start a career in software testing. She is also a Postman Supernova, an ambassador that represents the Postman community and values.
Her experience spans various leading tech organizations such as Librestream Technologies Inc, Canada, Global Accelerex Ltd and Venture Garden group.
She currently works as a Software Quality Assurance Consultant at Accenture
Oluwagbenro Oni
Oluwagbenro is an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a demonstrated history of thorough contribution to various kinds of products ranging from Insurance, Promotions, Advertising, Automated Account Opening, CMS and CRM Systems and Geospatial applications.
He possesses over 8 years of experience which spans companies such as Thinksurance GmbH, Wunder Mobility GmbH, Cotta & Cush Limited, and LawPavilion.
He currently works with Adjust GmbH
Kunle Odusan
Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in JavaScript, PHP, Java, Product design, and Teamwork. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) focused in electrical and electronics engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Kolawole Akinwande
He is an exceptional DevOps Engineer with vast experience in designing, automating as well as optimizing mission-critical deployment over both test and production environments.
He is highly proficient with configuration management tools and possesses over 7 years of experience. He started his tech career as a Software backend engineer with a speciality in systems integration and has moved the ranks to lead a number of DevOps teams for fintech companies.
Kolawole currently works as a Systems Engineer at Egym Gmbh from his previous roles as DevOps Manager at Opay and Lead DevOps at Interswitch.
Ezekiel Udoh
12+ years of experience in software testing, quality coaching, and proactive recommendation of software optimization are some of my skills that ensure customer satisfaction
Damilola Fagoyinbo
Damilola is an outstanding Senior Backend engineer with 14+ of experience and deep expertise in blockchain technologies, software architecture, microservices and serverless architecture working across various industry verticals ranging from Fintech, Antivirus, gaming, cryptocurrency and various SAAS platforms.
Tech stack includes: Java (Spring boot and Dropwizard), Javascript/Typescript(Nodejs, ExpressJs, NestJS), Python (FastAPI, FlaskAPI), Ruby (Padrino)
Kingsley Adio
Kingsley is an extremely talented software engineer with over 12 years of experience in delivering large scale projects to help shape and scale the mobile platform.
He has built solutions across different platforms using Kotlin/Java among others, and now focuses on developer experience and productivity tooling.
Uwakmfon Edet
Detailed-oriented and result-driven Software QA Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience in automation testing, API stability assurance and payment systems implementation.
Experienced in all phases of the software life cycle, including requirements gathering, risk analysis, project planning and scheduling, testing, defect tracking, management, and reporting
Damilola Akapo
Dami is a talented and skilled Senior Software Engineer with solid experience building Android & iOS native apps using Java & Kotlin or Swift & Objective-C. Plays around with JavaScript [NodeJS mostly], Ruby & Sinatra, Python/Flask/Django.
He possesses over 10 years of experience working as a lead mobile engineer for many tech comapanies such as Andela, AppZone and Cotta & Cush Limited.
He currently works as a Senior Android Engineer at Delivery Hero Berlin, Germany.
Daniel Ojediran
Daniel Tunde Ojediran is an experienced Frontend Software Engineer with over nine years of professional experience with expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux and other web technologies. As a former Frontend Engineering Lead at Venture Garden Group, Daniel significantly contributed to the development of enterprise platforms, crafting adaptable solutions for diverse sectors. He currently works at Insurity LLC, where he collaborates on enhancing data analytics solutions for insurers worldwide, empowering them with informed decision-making capabilities. Beyond his technical roles, Daniel has actively engaged as a Technical Mentor, impacting over 200 budding engineers through mentorship initiatives. His commitment to guiding and training the next generation of engineers reflects his dedication to nurturing talent and contributing to the growth of the tech community. |
Femi Oye
Femi has close to a decade of experience in digital product design and front-end development, working for companies in Nigeria and the Netherlands. He specializes in building end-to-end human-centred experiences.
Driven by a passion for innovation, Femi continuously seeks new challenges to grow as a designer. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new places, reading, playing video games, and gardening. He is committed to building solutions that make a lasting, positive impact.
Kenneth Okoli
Keneth is an outstanding Senior Security Engineer with over 8 years of experience.
He specialises in vulnerability management and security incident response.
Expert in cybersecurity edge network protection.
Proven ability to safeguard complex infrastructures.
Adept at mitigating risks and responding to security threats.
Ebunoluwa Adeyemi
A full-stack Software Engineer with over 10years of experience
The idea that something I build could impact someone across the world today or in the future is what drives his passion for developing software and learning better ways to do so.
Some tools he currently uses to solve problems include: Java, Spring/Spring Boot, C#, React, MSSQL, Redis, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, AMQ, Kafka, MongoDB, Jenkins.
Efetobor Obominuru
Efe is a Test Automation Engineer with strong knowledge of software development principles.
A certified Quality Assurance Engineer with vast knowledge of testing the implementation of robust applications including Trading and Asset Management Systems, Salesforce, Oracle ERP, Finacle, SharePoint, Loan origination systems, web and mobile applications.
He has led and worked within test teams in seeing the successful implementation of major systems and have overseen a lot of change requests.
Proficient in building and maintaining test automation frameworks using Appium, Selenium Webdriver, Postman, Cucumber, and Jmeter as well as the use of testing tools including Spiral Test, HP ALM, Bugzilla, JIRA, and Confluence.
Proficient in Agile principles, Test Management, UseCase modelling, End-to-end System Testing, Regression Testing, UAT coordination, STLC, TDD.
Other specialities include designing QA templates and mentoring QA engineers.
Wilson Ahanmisi
Wilson is an experienced Software Engineer, with focus on Mobile Apps Development using Kotlin, Java, and Xamarin.
He has a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry
Jojoo Imbeah
As a seasoned leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, I bring a dynamic approach to management that enables me to immerse myself fully in any role I undertake. I pride myself on my ability to adapt my problem-solving techniques to suit the specific needs of each project, and I am always willing to engage in crucial conversations that have the power to transform the way teams collaborate and produce results.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a range of organizations, and I have consistently delivered transformative impact. I thrive on the challenge of leading engineering teams, and I am proud to have contributed to the success of over ten million customers and counting. With a track record of excellence and a commitment to continuous growth, I am confident in my ability to drive innovation and deliver results for any organization.
Juliet Onyekaoha
Software Engineer with excellent experience developing interactive and high-performance user interfaces. I enjoy the creative process behind transforming UI designs to data-driven, accessible and scalable web applications.
I am an ardent believer that no knowledge is wasted and one basic principle for personal and professional advancement is to increase ones knowledge base. I’m always in the lookout for creative and fun ways to solve unique problems.
Toluwanimi Ajewole
I am a user-focused front-end engineer with over 8 years of experience building and maintaining beautiful, pixel-perfect, and functional web applications. My greatest strength lies in proposing and executing creative technical solutions to business problems.
While I am not doing anything related to CSS or JavaScript, I am definitely reading a sweet novel like the Divergent trilogy or The Hundred series, an article from any and everywhere, and writing some prose or poetry (or thinking about it). I might also be fantasizing about bungee jumping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the mentorship is free. However, there is a ₦10,000 admin fee.
Yes, the program is open to those with foundational knowledge in their chosen field. However, we recommend beginners have some basic understanding.
Due to limited slots, not everyone may be shortlisted, but you are encouraged to apply again in future cohorts.
The program lasts for 6 weeks, from November 2nd to December 14th, 2024.
Access to a laptop, internet, power supply.
Commitment to be diligent and consistent throughout the program.
Why not? As long as you are able to keep up with your check-ins with the mentor, assignments and deliverables before the deadline.
It is fully remote
No, you should not. The mentorship program is more effective when you are already working and or learning in a particular career path.
No, the mentorship program is not designed to replace any personal studies or professional training.
For questions or inquiries, contact us
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Phone: +234 812 815 4001
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