Oyem Ebinum

👋🏾 Hi, I'm Oyem (/oye ɛm/)

I'm an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of ambitious challenges, cutting-edge technology, and real-world impact.

With nearly two decades of experience, I've built and scaled engineering teams from 2 to 40+, architected systems that handle millions of users, and delivered products from 0→1 in startup environments under aggressive timelines. I combine deep technical expertise with a strong product mindset and a passion for building cultures where engineers do their best work.

What I Do

I help organizations solve complex problems through a blend of:

  • Engineering Leadership — Building high-performing, distributed teams across APAC, US & EU. I've scaled orgs, developed engineering ladders, and fostered cultures of autonomy and excellence.
  • Technical Strategy — Hands-on with cloud-native architecture (AWS/GCP), microservices, event-driven systems, and modern stacks (React, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Node.js, Kotlin/Java).
  • Product Development — Aligning engineering work with customer value and commercial outcomes. I've delivered secure, scalable SaaS platforms in healthtech, AI, and beyond.
  • Delivery Excellence — Led Agile transformations that cut delivery time from 8 weeks to daily releases, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and reduced change failure rates by 80%.

My Mission

To use design and technology to create a positive impact in the world.

I founded Sheda.ltd to help health professionals, innovators, and researchers deliver exceptional care through digital products. I grew from a team of 1 to 17, delivering 60+ products across health, government, and climate tech — all focused on patient-centric, secure, and standards-compliant (ISO 13485, IEC 62304) solutions.

How I Can Help You

I write code, build products & companies, lead engineering teams, and occasionally give talks on design, software, AI and how they can be used to create a positive impact in the world.

  • Build 0→1 Products — Launch SaaS platforms from scratch under aggressive timelines. I've delivered AI-enabled platforms, wellbeing apps, and data-intensive health applications that scale.

  • Scale Your Engineering Organization — Build high-performing distributed teams, establish engineering ladders, and create cultures where autonomy and excellence thrive. I've scaled orgs from 10 to 40+ across multiple squads.

  • Modernize Your Architecture — Re-architect legacy systems for scalability and reliability. I've led migrations that resulted in 40% performance gains and 15% downtime reduction while maintaining business continuity.

  • Accelerate Delivery & Reduce Risk — Transform your SDLC with CI/CD pipelines, observability practices, and Agile methodologies. Cut delivery times from weeks to days while reducing change failure rates by 80%.

  • Navigate Compliance & Security — Lead ISO 27001/13485/IEC 62304 certifications and embed security best practices into your development workflows. Build secure, standards-compliant systems in regulated environments.

  • Align Technology with Business Strategy — Bridge the gap between commercial priorities and technical roadmaps. Ensure engineering work drives customer value, retention, and revenue growth.

Let's Connect

I am currently looking for my next opportunity to build something meaningful. Whether you're tackling ambiguous challenges, scaling engineering teams, or building products that matter — I'm always up for a conversation.