| Name: | Judge Iyinoluwa Fatoki |
| year | 2024 |
| categories | software & data |
Software Engineer | Data Analytics Specialist | Technical Visionary
Iyinoluwa Fatoki is a seasoned software engineer and data analytics expert whose work up to 2024 has left a remarkable imprint across healthcare, finance, and enterprise automation. Known for blending technical depth with strategic clarity, she has consistently delivered high-impact systems that solve real-world problems at scale.
In the healthcare technology space, Iyinoluwa engineered MEDSecure, a secure, multi-tenant pharmacy delivery platform using .NET Core, C#, and AWS. Designed to streamline real-time medication tracking, MEDSecure ensured HIPAA-compliant data handling and significantly improved delivery efficiency and patient safety.
She also developed HeaNector, a healthcare ride-hailing connector built with Java and Spring Boot. By automating ride assignments for patient appointments and integrating intelligent reminders, HeaNector helped reduce no-show rates and improve access to care.
As a Data Analyst at Ziklag Capital, she transformed the company’s data operations by implementing Apache Airflow, automating 60% of manual data processes. Her efforts cut processing times in half and increased data accuracy by 20%. Her interactive dashboards—built with Tableau and Power BI—boosted stakeholder engagement and sharpened decision-making across the board.
In her role as a Software Engineer Intern at GenFinancial in 2023, Iyinoluwa integrated APIs that facilitated tuition remittance from Africa to Canada. Her work reduced transaction delays by 50% and improved the success rate of cross-border payments by 30%. She also introduced a referral system that drove a 40% increase in user acquisition.
Her technical arsenal includes Python, Java, C#, SQL, Apache Airflow, Tableau, Power BI, and AWS—skills she applies with precision and purpose. As a Certified Scrum Product Owner, Iyinoluwa brings agile leadership to every project, aligning business goals with technological outcomes.
Beyond her professional roles, she contributed to the academic community as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University, where she mentored students in advanced Python programming and software engineering principles during the 2023–2024 academic year.
Her thought leadership is further recognized through published white papers, including “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Financial Technologies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals” and “Developing Machine Learning Models to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of Financial Policies.” Both works underscore her commitment to ethical, data-driven innovation.
Why She Was Selected as a Judge – TechQuest Hackathon 2024
Iyinoluwa Fatoki was selected to serve as a judge for the 2024 TechQuest Hackathon not just because of her technical accomplishments, but because of her rare ability to spot ideas that are both innovative and scalable. Her experience spans enterprise systems, financial APIs, healthcare logistics, and automation pipelines—giving her a sharp eye for evaluating real-world applicability and long-term value.
She represents the kind of thinker today’s developers aspire to be: fluent in both backend engineering and data science, grounded in industry needs, and committed to pushing boundaries responsibly. Her hands-on mentorship experience and ability to translate complex problems into simple, actionable solutions make her uniquely suited to assess projects from both a technical and strategic lens.
At TechQuest 2024, Judge Iyinoluwa brings more than expertise—she brings perspective, vision, and a passion for unlocking potential in the next wave of tech innovators.