Makinwa Olubukola

Makinwa Olubukola is a Senior Software Engineer II at Contentful, with a diverse background in software development and technical leadership. Prior experience includes roles as Engineering Manager and Technical Team Lead at Andela, where Makinwa focused on managing technical teams, mentoring aspiring developers, and enhancing product quality. Key contributions involve driving the development of software products using JavaScript and Ruby/Rails, as well as leading training initiatives for Africa’s top tech talent. Previous positions include Lead Developer and Trainer at Swap Space, Technical Support at GigaLayer.com, and Web Developer at ConnectNigeria.com. Makinwa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Babcock University.