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Babatunde Esanju is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer, open-source advocate, and tech entrepreneur with close to ten years of experience developing solutions across LegalTech, FinTech, Insurance, Remittance, EdTech, CareTech, and Ticketing sectors.

Currently, Babatunde spearheads engineering projects at TixTrack and Caresyntra in the UK, crafting enterprise-grade systems that enhance accessibility, compliance, and innovation in care. He is also the founder of TechNaija FM, a podcast amplifying African tech narratives, and the creator of PayBridge.SDK, an open-source .NET toolkit simplifying global payment integrations.

• How would you describe your work to a child?

I create unseen connections that allow people and computers to communicate smoothly. Imagine when your parent sends money to a friend, or someone buys a ticket online, or a nurse receives a notification to check on a patient-my role is to make sure all these happen quickly and securely, even though you can’t see the technology behind it.

• What’s the most challenging tech problem you’ve solved under pressure?

One of the most intense challenges I faced was during the launch of Advanced Reporting at TixTrack, a feature providing clients with live ticket sales and event analytics. Just minutes before a critical data export, our reporting API started timing out, risking the delivery of analytics for a venue with thousands of users.

Leading part of the engineering response, I identified a bottleneck in the report generation process and implemented a swift optimization that restored data flow without compromising historical data. This experience inspired me to develop an open-source Tableau SDK for .NET, helping other developers integrate reporting features more efficiently.

Simultaneously, I contributed to projects like Nimbus Accessibility, which offers ticket promotions for people with disabilities, and Ticket Transfer, enabling secure ticket exchanges between users. These projects tested our ability to build dependable, inclusive, and high-performance software under pressure, and when everything worked flawlessly, it felt truly rewarding.

• Having worked in fintech, agritech, and caretech, which sector surprised you the most?

CareTech was the most eye-opening, not only due to its complexity but because of how intimately it ties technology to human compassion. Coming from FinTech, where success is often measured by speed and reliability, CareTech challenged me to innovate with empathy and trust at the forefront.

While developing Caresyntra, an AI-driven care management platform for care homes, I witnessed how technology can restore dignity to caregivers and patients alike. Automating scheduling, compliance, and patient records was impactful, but the true breakthrough was seeing how digital empathy made care more personalized and consistent.

This experience reshaped my approach to product development, emphasizing that innovation is not just about efficiency or scale but about creating systems that genuinely understand and respond to human needs.

• What’s your perspective on vibe coding and what can novice developers realistically build or automate today without deep coding knowledge?

No-code and vibe-coding platforms have revolutionized access to technology, enabling many to transform ideas into products without extensive programming skills. However, the true potential emerges when users adopt an engineering mindset-prioritizing problem-solving, system architecture, and user-centric design.

With AI assistants and automation tools available now, beginners can create dashboards, chatbots, and simple automation workflows. Yet, the future belongs to those who ask “Why does this need to exist?” before “How do I build it?”

This philosophy is central to my open-source work and TechNaija FM, where I encourage emerging developers to view technology as a tool for impact, trust, and understanding the people they serve.

Read the full Rapid Fire interview with Babatunde Esanju here.

The atmosphere on the second day of Moonshot was distinct. The warmth inside Eko Convention Centre mingled with a palpable buzz by 9 a.m. Conversations overlapped-founders debating funding, spirited talks on regulation, and the faint hum of panel microphones.

Every corner was alive: creators filming content by the “Moonshot” banner, startup teams huddled over laptops perfecting presentations, and investors scanning badges as they navigated the crowd. The mix of enthusiasm and fatigue was evident-people aware this was the place to be.

The stage’s futuristic lighting cast a glow that matched the event’s forward-looking spirit. Snippets of sessions floated through the air-discussions on APIs, open banking, climate tech, and regulatory frameworks. Yet, it was the everyday people-the ushers guiding attendees, volunteers managing registration and booths-who truly energized the space, their smiles unwavering despite long hours.

At one moment, gazing out at the slow-moving Lagos traffic below, it struck me that this vision of “building the future” was unfolding in a city already embodying it-chaotic, vibrant, and full of contrasts.

As afternoon waned, the mood shifted. Panels wrapped up, but no one rushed away. Groups lingered, exchanging stories and planning reunions. Someone quipped that Moonshot should last a week instead of two days-and no one disagreed.

If the first day was about ideas, the second was about the people-the doers, the connectors, the builders working behind the scenes. It didn’t feel like a conference; it felt like Lagos itself-bustling, ambitious, and hopeful.

Catch up on all Moonshot conversations you missed here.

Having attended numerous tech gatherings across various countries, Moonshot 2025 stands out as the most impressive. Tech events often aim to foster networking, learning, and enjoyment; over two days, Moonshot delivered on all fronts.

From the eclectic mix of attendees-my personal highlight was Nigerian popstar Shoday-to the engaging panel discussions, the event struck a perfect balance of insight, connection, and excitement that many African tech conferences aspire to but seldom achieve.

The turnout was remarkable, with over 5,300 participants despite ticket prices doubling from the previous year. This isn’t boasting, just genuine pride in my Big Cabal team. The Eko Hotel parking lot was packed to capacity, a testament to the event’s draw.

Highlights included the ISWIS podcast stars breaking conventional stage norms to the delight of the audience, and Salem King’s session, which was so popular that security had to manage room access.

Colleagues from outside Nigeria remarked that Lagos and the Moonshot crowd are among the most dynamic and captivating in Africa, a perspective that reminded me of the continent’s vibrant energy and ambition.

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Written by: Emmanuel Nwosu, Adonijah Ndege, and Muktar Oladunmade

Edited by: Ganiu Oloruntade