Elevate Your Tech Career with 1-on-1 Mentorship
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Elevate - Ladder Tech Mentorship Cohort 4
Personalized mentorship tailored to your career goals.
Career webinars from engineering leaders to deepen your knowledge
Hands-on guidance to master industry standards and practices
Direct access to senior professionals in your career path
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6 weeks. 8 Career Paths
March 29th - May 10th 2025
Gain clarity in for making the right decisions such as navigating tech stack, new technologies, latest trends and other important decisions regarding your tech career
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Software Quality Assurance
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DevOps & Site Reliability
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Back-end Engineering
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Product (UI/UX) Design
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Front-end Engineering
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Mobile App Development
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Cybersecurity
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Data Engineering
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How to get started
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.
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Our Mentors
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)
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.
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.
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.
Abiola Malik
Innovative, dynamic and results-oriented Engineering leader with over 12 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, architecting scalable systems, and delivering impactful projects and solutions. Adept at driving strategic & technical initiatives, enhancing team productivity, fostering a culture of mentorship and collaboration, and ensuring operational excellence in complex engineering environments. Proven expertise in backend development, cloud-native applications, and systems design with a strong track record in engineering leadership, operational excellence, cost optimization, collaboration and strategic decision-making.
Core Competencies
• Leadership & Mentorship
• System Architecture & Design
• Strategic planning and execution
• Backend Development (Go, PHP)
• Cloud-Native Applications
• Microservices & APIs
• Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Kubernetes & AWS Infrastructure
• CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
• Cost Optimization & Resource Management
• Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Skills
• Programming Languages: Go, PHP
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, SQLite
• Tools & Platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Terraform, Consul, Ansible, ArgoCD
• Monitoring & Analytics: Prometheus, DataDog, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
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 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.
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.
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)
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. |
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.
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.
Kola Bankole
A professional with over 9 years of expertise in Software Testing and DevOps Engineering, possessing a robust skill set that includes proficiency in containers, AWS Cloud infrastructure, Linux Administration, CI/CD Integration, and agile deployment processes. His experience involves successful collaboration with remote teams, utilizing top-notch testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Postman, and mastering key DevOps tools like Docker, Gitlab, Kubernetes, AWS Services, and Terraform.
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.
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.
Adewale Obadimu, PhD
Adewale Obadimu is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, known for his strategic and analytical mindset honed through a rich mix of research and professional experience.
In his previous roles, he has engineered automation to streamline processes and elevate operational efficiency using Ansible Tower, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog AWS, GCP, and the ELK stack, driving excellence in platform service management.
He also possesses deep technical expertise spans the SDLC, Java Web Frameworks, MicroServices architecture, and MySQL databases.
Adewale is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges and innovate solutions.
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
Udeme Jalekun
She is a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the Information technology industry. Her professional journey has involved creating and reviewing quality standards and processes which when adhered to result in the development of efficient, customer-centric, and user-satisfying applications.
She mentors and trains new or aspiring software testers and manual testers on software testing principles and test automation.
Babajide Owoshakin
Babajide is currently working as a Senior Backend Engineer at GetYourGuide, where he designs and builds scalable APIs using Java (Spring), PHP, Docker, MySQL, and Kibana.
Prior to his current position, Babajide worked at Andela, Softcom Limited and Cedarview Communication Limited
Boluwatife Abiola
Boluwatife is a Software Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a passion for creating seamless and innovative user interfaces.
With over 7 years of experience in frontend development, I have mastered Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, and other cutting-edge technologies.
Temitope Omolere
Temitope is a seasoned Quality Assurance leader with over 16 years of experience in defining and executing QA strategies for development projects. She specializes in optimizing testing processes, mentoring QA teams, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure product excellence. With expertise in risk management, compliance, and stakeholder communication, she works closely with engineering leads to enhance quality and customer satisfaction. Passionate about building high-performing teams, Temitope is committed to guiding the next generation of tech professionals.
Temidayo Aiyedona
Temidayo is an experienced UX designer and a seasoned UX/UI Design Facilitator. He has about 7 years of experience in creating intuitive User interfaces with seamless user experience.
He is also your go-to expert for conducting UX research and creating elegant low fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity mockups.
Caleb Onigbinde
With over 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, and Product Development, Caleb has built a strong track record of ensuring software excellence in leading tech companies. Currently at Moniepoint Inc., he has played a crucial role in driving quality assurance strategies.
His expertise spans test automation, software quality engineering, and product optimization.
He is passionate about helping aspiring QA professionals and engineers navigate their career paths, master essential tools, and build impactful skills in software testing and product quality.
Victor Temitope Abidoye
A software engineer who specializes in designing and developing scalable and reliable enterprise distributed software and data solutions with a focus on quality, reliability, and performance.
Okeowo Aderemi
Aderemi is a highly skilled software engineer with over 12 years of experience in front-end development, specializing in Chrome extensions, Shopify solutions, and mobile development.
He possesses a proven track record of building middleware, Chrome extensions, and integrations to third-party platforms, delivering high-quality, scalable projects for startups and enterprises.
He takes pride in his ability to translate complex requirements into efficient, user-friendly applications. His mission is to empower businesses with custom technology that drives growth and efficiency.
He has also developed 20+ Extensions, integrated with 3rd party platforms like Hubspot, Airtable and MixPanel, and deployment of microservices.
Michael Okuboyejo
Michael is a Software Backend Engineer but an Electrical Engineer by training. He is keen on providing innovative solutions to problems by building Web Services and APIs with high availability, scalability and resilience in mind.
He possesses about 7 years of experience in Backend Engineering working for companies such as Zalando SE (Germany), HelloFresh and Nomba (formerly Kudi).
His other interests are Startups, Distributed Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
Chukwukadibia Durugo
Chukwukadibia is a skilled DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience deploying secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across Google Cloud (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. He has a strong background in deploying both monolithic and microservices architectures, building robust CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging tools like Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation. Chuka is also experienced in secret management using HashiCorp Vault and develops full-stack applications with JavaScript, specializing in Node.js and React/Redux.
Bolaji Ladokun
Bolaji is a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect with over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity management and strategic threat mitigation. With a strong background in enhancing information security frameworks, Bolaji specializes in aligning security initiatives with organizational goals to ensure robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
Passionate about mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, [Bolaji brings deep industry insights, practical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to guiding mentees in building successful careers in the cybersecurity field.
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What the program entails
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Weekly 1-on-1 Video Calls
Customized sessions with your mentor to provide personalized career guidance.
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Career Webinars
Weekend sessions facilitated by Engineering Managers and Tech Leads on relevant topics to inspire and guide your career journey.
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Skill Development Guidance
Get expert tips, CV reviews, and personalized coaching to excel in interviews. Receive recommendations on the tools, frameworks, and skills to master for career growth.
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Accountability & Support
Mentors act as your partners, sharing strategies, answering questions, and holding you accountable for your growth.
partnerships
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Testimonials from previous cohorts.
I want to thank the entire Ladder Tech team. It was such a privilege to interact with great minds who are willing to bring others to speed. My gratitude knows no bounds.
– Chukwudi Okolo
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Your Questions Answered
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.