Meet Whitney Akinola
Technical Curriculum Architect
Whitney Akinola is a Technical Curriculum Architect and EdTech Consultant with a career built on a unique blend of high-level software engineering and software integration, with andragogical and pedagogical expertise. With a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and years of experience as a Lead Integration Engineer, Whitney specializes in translating complex technical ecosystems—specifically MuleSoft, APIs, and Robotics—into high-impact learning journeys for both global corporate professionals and K-12 students.
Whitney learned MuleSoft in 2016 and shifted from Java developer to Integration Engineer, spending six years integrating systems with MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform across the agriculture, energy, finance, insurance, and transportation industries. Before moving into education, Whitney served as a Lead Integration Engineer at a top consulting firm. There, she created a YouTube channel, blog site, and Bootcamp to introduce MuleSoft to new grad hires.
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As Whitney continued participating in technical outreach activities, she realized training was the right career move and transitioned into adult education as a Technical Curriculum Developer for Salesforce, where she contributed to the Developer learning path.
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As Integration Quest's Technical Curriculum Architect, Whitney leads the curriculum team in designing engaging Integration curriculum for aspiring and professional integration engineers and architects worldwide. Â
Teaches:Â
- Professional Integration with MuleSoft (Cohort)
MuleSoft Certifications:Â
- MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1Â
- MuleSoft Certified AssociateÂ
MuleSoft Community:Â
- Former MuleSoft Meetup SpeakerÂ
- Former MuleSoft Study Group Host
