Ibironke Yekinni is an expert in software testing and cybersecurity. She is the founder of Testify Ltd, a software testing consultancy, and the Head of Software Quality Assurance Engineering at Africa Fintech, a payment integration startup.
Ibironke previously worked as a senior quality and testing professional for companies like Carbon and Interswitch Group. In 2019, she founded her own software testing company, which was featured in Forbes along with 25 other African female-founded tech companies in 2021. Since then, she has trained over 1,000 young professionals in software testing.
She holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, and Forensics from the University of Salford, UK. Ibironke is recognized as an industry leader in software testing and has contributed significantly to shaping industry standards and practices.
Her expertise in securing applications and protecting against cyber threats is underscored by her certification as a Certified Application Security Engineer. She is also an influential author who has written the first books on software testing in Africa, providing invaluable knowledge and resources to the region’s tech and testing communities.
Ibironke’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident through the multiple initiatives she has founded: 2X companies (Testify Limited, Techteen) and three initiatives (tech4Christ, CSLaunchpad, and TestarsQuarter).
As a career transformational coach, Ibironke is dedicated to guiding people through career transitions, offering mentorship and strategies for professional growth, youth development, and economic empowerment. Her commitment to empowering others has left a lasting impact in her fields of expertise, making her a respected figure and a source of inspiration for many.