Emmanuel Olamide Ilori, the 219th certified Global Tech Hero

Emmanuel Olamide Ilori has been named the 219th Certified Global Tech Hero, an accolade that immortalizes his contributions to the development sector of the global tech ecosystem.

As a seasoned front-end engineer, he has played a pivotal role in crafting high-quality, user-centric applications that drive business growth and transform digital experiences. His expertise in writing scalable code, optimizing performance, and architecting seamless user interfaces has made him an indispensable force in fintech, market research, and beyond. Through his work, he has enabled businesses across Nigeria and Africa to leverage technology in ways that enhance productivity, efficiency, and customer engagement.

Olamide’s impact extends far beyond writing code. Over the years, he has actively contributed to open-source communities, where his passion for problem-solving has benefited developers worldwide. His open-source project, African States & Tribes, exemplifies his dedication to building solutions that not only streamline access to regional data but also provide structured resources that empower businesses and developers seeking insights into Africa’s rich cultural and geographical diversity. Through Stack Overflow, where he has reached over 244,000 people by answering technical questions, he continues to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the engineering community.

His professional journey has seen him spearhead key projects that have left an indelible mark on the fintech sector. At Prospa, he led engineering teams to develop solutions that accelerated business account approvals and optimized application performance, significantly improving SEO and user experience. His leadership in building internal tools and dashboards streamlined operations, reducing query resolution time from 24 hours to under 8 hours and directly contributing to cost savings for the company. His ability to bridge technology and business needs has made him a catalyst for growth wherever he has applied his skills.

Beyond fintech, his tenure at Survey54 saw him contribute to Africa-wide market research solutions. He played a crucial role in developing tracker dashboards that provided insights into ride-hailing services, audience measurement, and consumer shopping behaviour. He also developed a survey product that allows businesses to carry out surveys of their preferred demography through Survey54 respondents. His contributions helped increase company revenue by 20%, showcasing the tangible impact of his technical acumen on business outcomes. By engineering platforms that enable businesses to create custom surveys and refine their audience targeting strategies, he has actively shaped how data-driven decisions are made in Africa’s commercial landscape.

His influence extends into mentorship and advocacy for tech talent development. As a mentor at Veet, he has guided aspiring engineers, providing insights into job searching, leadership, salary negotiations, and portfolio development. His speaking engagements at conferences such as DevFest Ilorin, DevFest Ado-Ekiti, and Kwara Build, as well as workshops facilitated for GDSC Babcock and MumsWhoCode, underscore his commitment to empowering the next generation of software engineers. His involvement in assessing and recruiting top engineering talent further solidifies his role as a leader shaping the future of the African tech ecosystem.

Recognizing the importance of community and collaboration, he has been an active contributor to the Lagos Tech Fest, earning recognition for his efforts in fostering innovation and knowledge exchange within Nigeria’s technology landscape. His published NPM package, which receives between 1,000 to 2,000 weekly downloads, further exemplifies his ability to create tools that address real-world challenges faced by developers globally.

Qazeem Oladejo, the founder of The Connected Awards, captured the essence of Olamide’s contributions with his remarks: “True innovation is not merely about writing code; it is about creating impact, shaping industries, and empowering people. Emmanuel Olamide Ilori embodies this spirit through his leadership, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to knowledge-sharing. His recognition as a Global Tech Hero is a testament to his profound influence on the tech ecosystem.”

The journey to becoming a Certified Global Tech Hero is not one of mere technical prowess; it demands an unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries, mentoring the next generation, and developing solutions that drive meaningful change. The Connected Awards, known for their rigorous reviewing process, ensure that each recipient has demonstrated an outstanding track record of excellence and innovation. Olamide’s recognition as the 219th Certified Global Tech Hero underscores the depth of his contributions, his transformative work in the development sector, and his legacy as a technologist committed to shaping the digital future.

With this induction, Emmanuel Olamide Ilori’s work stands as a beacon of inspiration, a reminder that technology is not just about building applications but about fostering communities, solving critical problems, and redefining possibilities for future generations. His journey is a testament to what is possible when expertise meets passion, and his impact will continue to reverberate across the global tech landscape for years to come.