Bolade Akerele

Bolade Akerele has a strong background in software development and leadership roles. Starting in 2013, Bolade worked as a Creative Director and Engineering Manager at Mindshare Communications Limited, where they managed cross-functional teams, designed and developed corporate website templates, and recommended IT equipment and software for improved operations. In 2017, Bolade joined Standard Alliance Insurance Plc as a Software Developer, building an Enterprise Resource Planning solution, advising on cost-effective procurement, and identifying areas for software solution development. Bolade then moved to LawPavilion in 2018, working as a Software Engineer and developing enterprise applications, coordinating user trainings, and overseeing projects. In 2019, Bolade became a Technical Lead at SeamlessHR, and their responsibilities included leading technical projects and teams until January 2023. Currently, Bolade is working at Homecare Hub as a Full Stack Developer, where they design, implement, and maintain software enhancements, mentor and manage other developers, and participate in the overall development process.

Bolade Akerele completed a Master's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Lagos from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, Bolade Akerele obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with a specialization in Computer Science (ICT option) from Ajayi Crowther University from 2007 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Bolade Akerele has obtained several certifications. These include certifications such as Communication Foundations, Agile Software Development: Creating an Agile Culture, Agile Software Development: Remote Teams, Building High-Performance Teams, Building Trust, Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Succeeding as a First-Time Tech Manager, Tech Career Skills: Effective Technical Communication, Tech Career Skills: Moving from Developer to Engineering Manager, Tech Soft Skills: Interviewing Developers, Cloud Computing Basics, Handling Difficult situations at work, IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), Network Security Expert 1, and Network Security Expert 2. These certifications were obtained from various institutions such as LinkedIn, Coursera, Pluralsight, AXELOS Global Best Practice, Fortinet, and the Institute of Project Management Professionals. The certifications were obtained between 2012 and 2021.