Talk to a Tykling: Lanre Adelowo, Go Engineer

Lanre Adelowo, a Go Engineer at Tyk, shares insights into his role and experiences in an interview that highlights the benefits of remote work, the significance of having a product development plan, and his personal values centered on family and hard work. Since joining Tyk in February 2019, Lanre has transitioned from providing extensive user support to focusing primarily on building Tyk’s cloud infrastructure, while occasionally handling customer support tickets. He appreciates the flexibility and freedom at Tyk, which allows for continuous learning and open communication among team members. Lanre also discusses his background in Lagos, Nigeria, where he studied microbiology before moving into the tech sector, including a stint with the Nigerian government to help digitalize the tax system. Emphasizing the importance of setting up a proper home office and maintaining a routine for remote work, Lanre enjoys the productivity boost from avoiding Lagos' traffic and values the additional time spent with family. His interests outside work include going to the beach, enjoying Thai food, and listening to podcasts like "Stuff You Should Know," "Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know," and "Science Vs." His favorite books include "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "Friday Black."