Adio Azeez Adeniran

Group Engineering Manager at Piggytech (PiggyVest) · Engineering Partner at Live Capital

Proven Leader in Engineering Excellence, Technology Innovation & Talent Development

Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

About

A bit about me

As a seasoned Backend Engineer and Product Lead, I bring a wealth of experience in crafting scalable backend solutions, optimizing microservices architectures, and driving technological innovation. My career is marked by a proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric products.
I excel in fostering cross-functional collaboration, mentoring talent, and ensuring seamless project execution. By constantly exploring cutting-edge technologies and implementing best practices, I have led teams in creating robust systems that not only meet but exceed business objectives.
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Skills

What I work with

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptJavaGolangKotlin

Frameworks & Mobile

React NativeNative AndroidNode.jsRestana

Cloud & DevOps

Google CloudFirebaseAWSHerokuCI/CD

Architecture

MicroservicesAPI DesigngRPCSystems DesignDatabase Design

Leadership

AgileTeam LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationTalent Development
Experience

Where I have worked

2024 — Present

Engineering Partner · Live Capital

Driving technical strategy for an African-focused venture capital firm. Supporting portfolio startups with engineering guidance, architecture reviews, and technology due diligence to help scale their businesses.

Aug 2024 — Present

Group Engineering Manager · PiggyVest(Hybrid)

Leading R&D projects, building effective teams, managing external stakeholder relationships, and driving engineering strategy.

Feb 2024 — Jul 2024

Engineering Lead — Special Products · PiggyVest

Spearheaded system upgrades, established engineering guidelines, nurtured emerging leaders, and developed a robust backend boilerplate.

Jul 2023 — Feb 2024

Engineering Lead · Patronize(Remote)

Led multiple engineering teams, optimized microservices architecture, and streamlined development processes.

Mar 2022 — Mar 2023

Lead Backend Engineer · PiggyVest

Designed scalable APIs, mentored backend developers, and continuously improved system reliability and performance.

Sep 2020 — Oct 2021

Integrations Lead Engineer II · Patronize

Led the enterprise platform team, developed the POS system with Java/Kotlin frontend and Node.js backend.

Mar 2021 — Sep 2021

Consulting Backend Engineer · Africa Fintech Limited(UK)

Provided technical leadership, managed project lifecycles, and advised clients on technology strategy.

Jul 2018 — Sep 2021

Backend Engineer / Product Lead · Ebidhaa Services

Led teams building enterprise software for Enyo Oil, Blackbell Restaurant, and KudaBank.

Sep 2017 — Apr 2019

Operations Manager · Princadaz Nigeria Limited(Lagos)

Jun 2015 — Nov 2015

Engineer Intern · Stanbic IBTC

Education

Academic background

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Cyprus International University · 2012 – 2016

High Honor Award (x2)
Awards

Recognition & achievements

Staff of the Year 2025

Piggytech Global Limited

Cross-Departmental Collaboration Award 2024

Piggytech Global Limited

Staff of the Year (Patronize) 2023

PiggyTech / Patronize

Most Innovative Team 2025

Engineering Team, Piggytech

High Honor Award (x2)

Cyprus International University

Speaking

Talks & features

Dev Hangout 1.0

Nov 29, 2025 · Dev Mentorship Community

“Navigating Engineering Management in the Age of Vibe Coding and AI-assisted Coding”

Design Spin-off 2025

Nov 22, 2025 · Sections

Speaker on the intersection of design and technology — “Designing an Intelligent Africa: Products, Talents, Global Impact”

NorthStar 2.0

Nov 2025 · Landmark Towers Lagos

“Innovation for Growth: Advancing Careers and Startups”

The Cloud Tribe: African Voices

Huawei Cloud Sub-Saharan Africa

Featured as CTO of Piggytech — discussed AI, cloud security, and Africa's digital transformation.

Termii Engineering Retreat

Jan 2026 · Termii Group

Guest speaker sharing insights on the importance of solid systems as companies scale.

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing engineering leadership, technology strategy, or new opportunities. Feel free to reach out.