Oronsaye Collins

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineering Lead (Principal Engineer) at CrowdForce Limited (Fair Money)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led digital transformation of debt recovery operations through innovative technology solutions for the financial services sector. Drove cross-functional engineering, testing and DevOps to deliver scalable systems with measurable business impact.
Head of Engineering - Digital Banking at Totalram Fintech
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Built a digital-first banking infra from ground up, establishing the tech foundation for microfinance expansion and growth.
Chief Technical Officer at VoguePay
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Spearheaded technical strategy and execution for cross-border digital banking platform development, aligning engineering with business goals.
Senior Software Architect / Team Lead at Vatebra Limited
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Delivered multiple payment processing platforms and enterprise mobility solutions, driving revenue and efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer at Zeesoft Limited
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Insurance platform: Built a third-party insurance app for Consolidated Hallmark Insurance.
Team Lead / Software Engineer at Paymaster Limited
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Delivered digital banking and fintech platforms; implemented smart POS innovations and biometric verification for onboarding and transactions.
Software Engineer at Resource Energy Limited
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Enabled a $20M Series A funding through Mech App platform delivery and infrastructure optimization; delivered mobile app MVP and fintech features.
Chief Technical Officer at VoguePay
February 28, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Spearheaded company-wide technical strategy and cross-border digital banking platform development. Defined architecture direction, vendor management, and roadmaps to enable scale and security. Drove delivery of critical fintech features and platform reliability, contributing to business growth and investor confidence.
Head of Engineering - Digital Banking at Tolaram Fintech
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Built a digital-first banking infrastructure from the ground up, establishing a scalable platform foundation for microlending and merchant payments. Migrated from legacy PayForce agency banking to a full-scale merchant banking and transaction-processing platform. Led a 25+ cross-functional team, oversaw vendor partnerships, and drove platform evolution including the MVP launch of a mobile banking app.
Senior Software Engineer at CrowdForce Limited (Fair Money)
January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Transformed an agency banking platform into a comprehensive digital banking ecosystem, enabling growth and market positioning. Led a multi-disciplinary team of 25+ engineers, testers, and DevOps. Drove platform evolution, vendor integration (partners like InterSwitch, NIBSS, Paystack, Flutterwave), and performance optimization.
Team Lead at BW Legal
February 1, 2023 - November 2, 2025
Led engineering efforts at a consulting/legal-services tech arm, directing technology strategy and delivery for legal-tech workflows.
Senior Software Engineer at Paymaster Limited
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Delivered multiple payment processing platforms and mobile/embedded solutions. Implemented biometric verification and mobile payment capabilities to support government and retail operations.
Senior Software Engineer at ZiSoft Limited
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Led development of insurance and banking-related software solutions, including line-of-business applications for Consolidated Hallmark Insurance and enterprise banking portals.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Geology at University of Benin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Higher Diploma - Software Engineering at Aptech Computer Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Science (Honors) Geology at University of Benin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Higher Diploma - Software Engineering at Aptech Computer Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Certification Track - Kubestron Aut Certification (In Progress: KCNA, KCNS, CKA, CKS, CKAD) at Kubestron
January 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025

Qualifications

Kubernetes Certification Track (KCNA, KCNS, CKA, CKAD) – In Progress
January 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Kubernetes Certification Track (KCNA, KCNS, CKA, CKAD) – In Progress
January 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
KCNA, KCNS, CKA, CKS, CKAD Certification Track
January 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other