An alumnus of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Engr. Olushola Odutola, a Software Engineer, has been honored with the Excellence In Finance WealthTech Award for his significant contributions to the global finance sector. The award was presented during the 2025 Fintext Awards and Conference, held from February 10 to 11.
Dr. Odutola, a PhD holder in Management Information Systems from Walden University, MSc holder in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool, and an HND holder in Computer Science from The Federal Polytechnic, Offa co-designed and implemented innovative solutions such as the eTranzact Switch, which fundamentally changed financial transaction processes in Nigeria. Dr. Odutola expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the importance of showcasing Nigeria’s potential in the global landscape. “This award is a testament to what Nigeria can achieve if we harness and synergize our diverse capabilities,” he stated He also called on experts from various fields to help elevate Nigeria to the forefront of technological innovation. As obtained by Salient Reporters on News247online, Engineer Olushola dedicated the award to God, his family, and colleagues for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
Reacting to the award, the National President, Federal Polytechnic Offa Alumni Association, Comrade Rahman Ayuba Congratulated Dr. Olushola for making Nigeria proud. He noted that the Federal Polytechnic Offa Alumni is happy to be associated with him as one of the great ambassadors putting the name of the Polytechnic in positive shape in global realm. While describing the award as a well deserved honour, Comrade Ayuba reiterated that the Federal Polytechnic graduates are always distinct in their field of endeavour.
His profile reads:
Dr. Olushola Odutola Nigerian Decorated Software Engineer.
Dr. Olushola Odutola is a seasoned software engineer and solutions architect with over 20 years of experience in developing full-stack cloud-native and enterprise software solutions. His expertise includes digital payments (fintech) and buy-side capital markets operations (wealth tech).
Dr. Odutola is passionate about utilizing advanced technologies to foster innovation and achieve transformative business results. He has earned a PhD in Management (Information Systems) from Walden University, an MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool, and an HND in Computer Science from The Federal Polytechnic, Offa. His commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in his numerous professional certifications in FinOps, Kubernetes, and enterprise architecture.
Currently, Dr. Odutola serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Engineering Manager at Covenant Visions International Ltd., where he spearheads architectural strategies that align with business goals. His accomplishments include expanding the market share of pension wealth management products, enhancing technical productivity, and reducing operational costs through open-source solutions. Additionally, he has improved service delivery and supported organizational growth by redesigning key digital platforms.
Before his current role, Dr. Odutola was a Principal Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at eTranzact International PLC, playing a pivotal role in the company’s transformation from a startup to a publicly listed entity. He co-designed and implemented innovative solutions such as the eTranzact Switch, which fundamentally changed financial transaction processes in Nigeria.
Earlier in his career, at Sybase (Nigeria) Ltd. (now part of SAP AG), he developed award-winning enterprise solutions that underscored his ability to deliver impactful results.