The Day I Did Nothing
On the 24th of December, I had no plans. No to-do list. No agenda. It was the first day of my Christmas leave, and I did absolutely nothing.
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Tech Lead, software engineer, consultant
Hello, I'm Samson Okemakinde
Built systems, building systems, Led teams, leading teams. Have an
interesting Idea and the resources to execute? I'll bring it to life.
Otherwise, I'll also play football and share my awesome music playlists with you, if we're cool.
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Platforms I've built and led across fintech, payments, and beyond
FinTech Platform
ErcasPay
Comprehensive payment solution with local and cross-border payments, virtual accounts, and multi-currency support for businesses.
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Afripay
Send, receive, and spend money anywhere in the world. An all-in-one global wallet for multicurrency transactions.
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Watupay
Digital payment platform providing seamless financial services and transaction solutions for businesses and individuals.
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Thoughts on engineering, fintech, and the occasional random reflection
Engineering Management: The Small Moments
There are small moments that remind me what engineering management is all about: catching misalignments before they cost hours of frustration.
Read MoreLaravel + Docker: A simple guide
Dockerizing Laravel applications for simplified development environments, consistent delivery, and streamlined deployment.
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For everyday users
DailyTech
Tech and AI explained in plain language, answering questions, clearing myths, and making sense of the tools you already use. On TikTok as DailyTech.
Tech, without the jargon
Real questions from real people: what's safe, what's hype, and what that feature actually does. Short clips you can watch in under a minute.
On Stage
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Speaking Engagements
Sharing knowledge and insights on fintech, software engineering, leadership, and technology across Africa.
3
Talks in 2026
10+
Years in Tech
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Practical AI & Low-Code Workshop
JCI: hands-on session on ChatLLMs, prompting, and browser-based low-code tools for career, business, and personal projects.