Interswitch recently hosted an inaugural engineering summit, a
novel event that gathered its engineering community to explore
innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of the industry.
Hosted at the Interswitch Headquarters in Lagos, the Qcon-styled event delivered a dynamic mix of knowledge sharing, networking, and thought-provoking conversations, a testament to Interswitch’s dedication to driving excellence within the tech ecosystem.
The energy was palpable as leading experts, industry pioneers,
and passionate developers addressed key challenges and explored exciting
opportunities in software engineering. Through insightful presentations
and white papers, the sessions offered valuable perspectives on the
industry’s evolving landscape.
The event themed, ‘Innovating with Emerging Technologies’,
featured an impressive line-up of speakers from Interswitch and other
renowned organisations like Microsoft, NetApp and Remita, offering
actionable strategies and deep insights into a range of relevant topics
and reinforcing the importance of collaboration in navigating the
complexities of modern software development.
Speakers from
Interswitch included Abdul-Hafiz Ibrahim, Divisional Head, Engineering;
Abdulbasit Kabir, Head of Infrastructure Engineering; Aihe Omoede,
Divisional Head, Engineering and Technology; Folarin Oladunni,
Enterprise Automation Engineer; and Suleiman Suleiman, Software
Engineer.
They were joined by notable external speakers including Yves
Weisser, Senior Consulting Solutions Architect, NetApp; Rabiu Yaya,
Principal Group Engineering Manager, Microsoft Kenya; and Mujib Ishola,
CTO of Remita.
Throughout the sessions, experts unpacked the latest
tools, frameworks, and methodologies shaping the future of software
engineering. Suleiman explored gRPC Remote Procedure Call technology,
highlighting its high-performance communication framework and its role
in enhancing speed, security, and efficiency in transaction processing.
Oladunni showcased Microsoft PowerApps, demonstrating how developers
can build low-code applications to accelerate development and boost
productivity.
Omoede discussed Docker, a Platform as a Service
Product, illustrating how containerisation enhances developer efficiency
and streamlines application deployment while Ibrahim introduced
Hoverfly, an Application Programming Interphase (API) simulation tool
that enables developers to test and optimise interactions without
dependencies, leading to more reliable software.
Other key sessions
focused on AI-driven software development, with discussions on how
artificial intelligence automates repetitive tasks and optimises
workflows.
There were also deep dives into ways to automatically protect
applications using GitOps methodologies and how to set up a Disaster
Recovery Plan for stateful databases.
Experts further demonstrated
how JHipster accelerates enterprise application development by
seamlessly integrating backend and frontend frameworks. Beyond the
sessions, the event provided an unmatched platform for networking, where
participants exchanged ideas, built connections, and identified
opportunities for collaboration.
With the resounding success of the maiden edition of the summit,
Interswitch has set strong precedent for future gatherings.
Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to fostering continuous learning and
professional development consolidates the company’s position as a key
driver of innovation in Nigeria’s software ecosystem.
Stay tuned for updates on future editions as Interswitch
continues to champion innovation, collaboration, and growth within the
tech ecosystem!
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