Obi Ekene
Lead Software Developer & FinTech Expert with extensive expertise in FinTech and BaaS solutions. Specializes in designing and architecting scalable financial platforms that have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue for clients.
Excels in both backend and frontend development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving FinTech industry.
Experience
Founder & CTO
TECHBLEND I.T. SOLUTIONS
Nigeria
Leading the technical vision and strategy as founder and CTO, delivering high-quality software solutions for the FinTech sector. Responsible for architecting complex financial systems, managing full-stack development teams, and driving innovation in payment processing and banking solutions.
Successfully launched multiple revenue-generating platforms including StrivePay.io and PaySolo.io, establishing the company as a trusted partner in the FinTech ecosystem.
Senior Software Engineer
B&B Investment Partners
UAE
Served as the lead architect and developer for AyaBank.us, a comprehensive UAE-based FinTech platform focused on global remittances. Designed and implemented the complete technical infrastructure, handling both backend API development and frontend user experience.
Delivered a scalable, secure banking solution that processes international transactions across multiple currencies and regulatory environments.
Education
Gregory University Uturu
Bachelor of Science
Skills
Major Projects
BlendVoice Invoice Management System
A modern desktop application built with Electron JS for comprehensive invoice and quotation management. Features include offline functionality, dynamic tax calculation, multi-currency support, comprehensive client management, and automated reporting. The application serves businesses of all sizes with seamless cross-platform compatibility and requires no internet hosting.
StrivePay - Digital Payment Platform
A comprehensive digital payment platform serving 500K+ users across 50+ countries. Features include instant transfers, bill payments, gift card trading, virtual cards, and bank-grade security. Architected the complete backend infrastructure and payment processing systems, delivering seamless transactions with zero transfer fees and 4.8/5 user trust score.
PaySolo - Crypto On/Off Ramp Exchange
An instant crypto on/off ramp exchange platform available in 80+ countries with €2M+ monthly volume. Designed for both individuals and businesses, featuring payment links, cross-border payments, crypto-to-fiat conversion, and global invoicing for freelancers. Built with advanced security protocols and compliance frameworks for international operations.
AyaBank - UAE FinTech Platform
A comprehensive UAE-based FinTech application focused on global remittances and banking services. Served as the lead architect, designing the complete technical infrastructure from backend APIs to frontend user interfaces. Implemented secure, scalable solutions for international money transfers, multi-currency support, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Achievements
Successfully architected and delivered FinTech platforms generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue
Built and scaled platforms serving 500K+ active users across 50+ countries
Led the development of AyaBank.us, a comprehensive UAE banking platform
Created BlendVoice, a popular desktop invoice management system
Expertise in both frontend and backend architecture for complex financial systems
Languages
English
Fluent
Igbo
Native