Pre-Seed Fundraising (Splita)
Secured early commitments toward a $200K pre-seed round from institutional and fellowship sources.
Arinze Okigbo
FounderEngineerStudent
Co-Founder & CEO of Splita.
AI @ Snorkel AI | SWE @ Queralt Inc. | CS + T&F @ Trinity
Building at the intersection of AI, security, and fintech.
Current Focus
Building modern fintech infrastructure with AI-native product thinking, secure-by-default systems, and a relentless bias for high-quality execution.
About
I build systems, products, and companies.
I’m a founder and software engineer working at the intersection of AI, security, infrastructure, and fintech. I focus on building real systems that solve concrete problems — not just ideas.
Right now, I’m building Splita, a fintech platform that simplifies group payments by collecting each person’s share upfront. At the same time, I work as an AI Expert Contributor (DevOps) at Snorkel AI and authentication infrastructure at Queralt.
I care about execution and clarity. I like problems where technical depth and product thinking compound, and where building the right system makes everything else easier.
Current Work
Operating where product ambition meets engineering reality.
I currently work across startup execution, AI systems, software engineering, and deep technical study.
Featured Projects
Selected work with clear technical and product intent.
Projects focused on real execution quality, not noise.
Experience
Building across fintech, AI, security, media, and leadership.
A curated timeline of founder, engineering, research, and leadership work across startups, AI systems, cybersecurity, education, and global innovation.
Aug 2025 - Present
Co-Founder & CEO
Splita
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Leading vision, product strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market for a social fintech platform that makes group payments simple, fair, and seamless.
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- Oversee user research, product development, branding, and strategic partnerships.
- Built Splita around an upfront-share model where each user pays first and the platform pays vendors in full.
- Driving launch strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term company direction.
Jun 2025 - Present
Software Developer Intern
Queralt Inc.
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Led R&D on browser-native, selectable authentication across Microsoft Entra ID and internet-integrated identity environments.
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- Analyzed integration pathways across Entra ID CBA, WHfB credential providers, Graph API, WebAuthn/FIDO2, and Windows Hello APIs.
- Mapped credential enrollment, activation, and passwordless login journeys for Chrome and Edge on Windows and macOS.
- Developed proof-of-concept browser-based certificate authentication workflows and deployment flows with Intune, PKCS/SCEP, and Conditional Access.
Dec 2025 - Present
AI Expert Contributor (DevOps)
Snorkel AI
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Supporting model development and evaluation pipelines through structured validation of AI-generated outputs across DevOps and infrastructure workflows.
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- Evaluate output quality, failure modes, and correctness in engineering-adjacent workflows.
- Provide structured feedback used to improve reliability, robustness, and performance.
- Contribute within production-oriented pipelines used to refine large-scale AI systems.
Jul 2025 - Present
Web Developer
AFRIG Mag
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Designed and developed the official site for AFRIG Mag from concept to launch with a focus on UX, performance, and accessibility.
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- Built a responsive and visually engaging platform for a global audience.
- Managed architecture, multimedia integration, and frontend implementation.
- Optimized performance while preserving editorial brand identity.
Jun 2024 - Present
AI Trainer
Alignerr & Outlier
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Evaluating AI-generated code and real-world software workflows across enterprise and coding contexts.
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- Worked on Microsoft Copilot video GenAI-related tasks through screen-shared workflow evaluation.
- Assessed generated code quality and wrote human-readable rationale summaries.
- Contributed to model improvement through practical software and systems judgment.
Aug 2024 - Present
Student Leadership
Trinity College
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Serving across technology, athletics, entrepreneurship, and computer science communities while studying Computer Science.
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- Student Advisory Board Member for Library Information and Technology Services (LITS).
- Track & Field Representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
- Member of the Entrepreneurship Club, Computer Science Club, and Varsity Track & Field team.
May 2025
2025 Youth Delegate
World Bank Group Youth Summit
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Represented youth-led innovation through public speaking, policy discussion, and collaborative development work.
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- Delivered a speech on the role of Africa’s youth in building a global hub for innovation and technology.
- Participated in a fireside chat on crypto and digital currencies in development.
- Co-led a team presenting a sustainable fashion and SME initiative in the Innovation Lab.
Feb 2022 - Jul 2024
Founder & CEO
TechBuzz
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Built and led a media platform focused on the intersection of technology and society.
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- Developed, built and updated the website, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Led writers, editorial direction, website development, communications, and growth.
- Managed technical and operational execution across the platform.
- Built a strong foundation in storytelling, audience-building, and digital product execution.
May 2020 - Jun 2023
Volunteer
Zooniverse (NASA AI4Mars)
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Contributed to machine learning training efforts supporting Mars rover terrain understanding.
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- Helped train AI systems through large-scale data labeling and analysis.
- Gained early exposure to practical machine learning workflows in space exploration contexts.
Apr 2018 - May 2018
Intern
Ventures Platform Fund
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Gained early exposure to startup operations, cybersecurity, and venture-backed innovation in Nigeria.
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- Worked with startup teams on data security, server management, and operational support.
- Learned directly inside a fast-paced African tech incubator environment.
Selected Achievements
A track record of building, shipping, and learning fast.
A snapshot of milestones across startups, AI systems, and technical work.
Tyree Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fellow
Selected for Trinity’s entrepreneurship fellowship and winner of internal pitch and hackathon competitions.
World Bank Youth Summit Delegate (2025)
Contributed to global discussions on youth innovation and development.
Builder Across AI, Security, and Fintech
Hands-on experience spanning AI systems, authentication infrastructure, and startup product development.
Contact
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Reach out for collaborations, product conversations, engineering opportunities, or founder-to-founder discussion.