Building the Future of Agriculture Through Technology

MSc Mechatronics Engineer | Software Architect | Agritech CEO

I'm Matthew Oduamafu, bridging cutting-edge robotics and software engineering to solve real-world agricultural challenges across Africa. Currently pursuing my MSc in Mechatronics at Ashesi University while developing Verdiq Ltd's AI-powered farming solutions.

Years in SE

10K+

Farmers by 2028

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Currently Pursuing

MSc Mechatronics

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Founder & CEO

Verdiq Ltd

What I Do

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Where robotics meets software, and technology meets real-world impact

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Mechatronics Engineering

Pursuing MSc at Ashesi University with focus on AI-driven embedded systems, autonomous robotics, and precision agriculture. Expertise in STM32 microcontrollers, NVIDIA Jetson AI platforms, IoT sensor networks, and real-time control systems for agricultural automation.

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Software Engineering

4+ years building enterprise-scale systems with Java, C#, and Python. Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices design, API development handling 100K+ daily requests, and real-time data processing. Contributed to major open-source projects under FINOS.

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Tech Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO of Verdiq Ltd, pioneering intelligent farming equipment across West Africa. Leading product development from concept to deployment, securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and driving our mission to make Africa self-sufficient in agricultural technology.

VERDIQ

"Smart Tools for Smarter Farming"

Ghana-based agritech startup revolutionizing African agriculture with AI, IoT, and embedded systems. Our mission: make Africa self-sufficient in sustainable agricultural technology.

2026-28

Development Roadmap

$1.2B

Market Size by 2030

10K+

Target Farmers by 2028

Product Ecosystem

🔋 Battery-Powered Sprayer

Ergonomic, rechargeable sprayer eliminating manual pumping with adjustable nozzles for precise fertilizer and pesticide application

🌱 Hand-Held Weeder

Lightweight battery-powered rotary blade system that's faster, less physically demanding, and reduces herbicide dependence

💨 Battery Mist Blower

Eco-friendly, silent alternative to fuel-powered blowers for efficient pesticide and nutrient application

🔧 Multi-Function Soil Tool

3-in-1 tool for plowing, mixing, and aeration that saves time, reduces effort, and improves yield consistency

🤖 AI Laser Weeding Machine

NVIDIA Jetson-powered computer vision system that detects and targets weeds with laser precision, eliminating herbicide use entirely

💧 Smart Irrigation System

IoT-based system using STM32 sensors to automate watering based on real-time soil moisture, temperature, and weather data

EXPERIENCE

Professional Journey

Building systems that scale, from startups to enterprise

2025 - Present

MSc Mechatronics Engineering

Ashesi University · Berekusu, Ghana

Specializing in AI-driven embedded systems, IoT integration, and robotics for agricultural applications. Developing Verdiq's product prototypes as part of research work.

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025

Java Software Engineer

Bosonit · La Rioja, Spain (Remote)

Enhanced Appolow low-code platform with modular cloud storage (S3, Azure, GCP) and implemented third-party authentication via Keycloak. Developed extensible architecture enabling future integrations.

May 2024 - Aug 2025

Software Engineer II

Turntabl Ghana Ltd · Accra

Contributed to FINOS open-source projects (Perspective, FDC3) for financial services interoperability. Worked with Rust, Java, and C# to enhance data visualization and standards.

Jun 2023 - May 2024

Software Engineer

Hubtel Ltd · Accra

Scaled e-commerce APIs to 100K+ requests/day, reduced response times 25% with Redis caching. Built company-wide .NET SDKs reducing redundant code by 40%. Mentored 4 junior engineers.

Sep 2022 - May 2023

Software Developer

Innorik Ghana Ltd · Accra

Collaborated with 10-member team enhancing US-based ERP system using C# and .NET. Applied N-TIER and SOLID principles to improve software reliability and scalability.

2018 - 2022

BSc Biomedical Engineering

KNUST · Kumasi, Ghana

First Class Honors · 2x Provost's Award for Excellence in Engineering (2018/2019, 2019/2020)