Oluwatorinmo Ajanaku’s career path might seem unusual at first glance—holding a First-Class Honours degree in Pharmacy while now working as a software engineer at Zedcrest Group. Yet, her journey exemplifies the power of pursuing passion and demonstrating resilience.
A graduate from the University of Ibadan in 2020, Oluwatorinmo’s tech exploration began with internships at Zuri Team Inc. where she honed skills in software development and project management while also completing online courses in product design and engineering.
“I find myself most inspired by my own journey,” she shares. “Coming from a non-technical background and forging a path into tech has shown me what’s possible with persistence.”
Today, Oluwatorinmo builds scalable backend systems at the intersection of finance and technology—work complemented by her writing and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for young girls.
A Day in Her Tech Life
When asked about her daily routine, Oluwatorinmo emphasizes structure:
- Mornings start with reviewing to-do lists and aligning on priorities
- She prefers a clean workspace that promotes focus
- For development, she uses C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Git, Postman, Azure Data Studio, and AI tools like Claude
Seeking Inspiration & Solving Problems
Oluwatorinmo finds inspiration by intentionally disconnecting from work—taking walks or even cold showers to clear her mind.
If she had unlimited resources, she’d focus on two key areas:
- Creating a secure digital identity system that transcends borders
- Expanding STEM education access through hands-on workshops and mentorship
Inspired by Unconventional Paths
Oluwatorinmo cites Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, as an inspiration—particularly how Saujani transitioned from law/politics to build a transformative organization.
Her guiding principle comes from Theodore Roosevelt’s ‘The Man in the Arena’: ‘It is not the critic who counts… the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…’
The takeaway? Whether you’re changing careers or facing any challenge, Oluwatorinmo’s story shows that unconventional paths can lead to meaningful impact when we embrace persistence and show up fully.