Abdul Rahman
About Abdul Rahman
Abdul Rahman is an Android Engineer specializing in payments, currently working at M-KOPA. He has a background in the pay-as-you-go solar market and has held various engineering roles in companies like Energy Detectors, Sterling Bank Plc, and SafeBoda.
Work at M-KOPA
Abdul Rahman currently serves as an Android Engineer in the Payments department at M-KOPA, a role he has held since 2022. His work focuses on enhancing the company's mobile payment solutions, contributing to the development of innovative financing models. He has played a significant role in the advancement of M-KOPA's connected asset financing platform, which has facilitated nearly $400 million in financing. This platform aims to improve accessibility to financing solutions for users.
Previous Experience in Payments Engineering
Prior to joining M-KOPA, Abdul Rahman worked at SafeBoda as an Android Engineer specializing in Merchant Payments from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Lead Android Engineer for Payment Automation at Sterling Bank Plc from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes co-founding Energy Detectors, where he worked for four years in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on innovative solutions in the pay-as-you-go solar market.
Education and Expertise
Abdul Rahman holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, expected to complete in 2025. His academic background supports his expertise in integrating IoT connectivity with digital micropayments, enhancing financing accessibility.
Background in Software Development
Abdul Rahman's career in software development began with his role as an Android engineer at Andela, where he volunteered for the ALC program in 2017. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in the tech industry, where he has developed a strong focus on payment systems and mobile technology.