About
Seasoned Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in full-stack development and strategic tech leadership, specializing in building scalable, high-performance applications within the finance/tech sector. Proven ability to drive innovation, optimize system architecture, and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver world-class products that significantly boost user engagement and business growth. Adept at implementing robust security protocols and ensuring compliance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
Work
Hello.cv
|Senior Software Engineer
Austin, Texas, US
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Summary
Spearheaded backend development for AI-powered features, driving user engagement and shaping technology strategy for Hello.cv.
Highlights
Spearheaded backend development for Hello.cv's AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, which boosted user engagement by 45% and enabled customizable portfolio creation.
Provided technical leadership and strategic guidance for Hello.cv's technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and driving innovation and system efficiency.
Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures, ensuring Hello.cv's growth and evolving technical requirements were met.
Implemented comprehensive security measures and compliance protocols, safeguarding sensitive user data and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)
|Senior Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Led Laravel development and system optimization initiatives, significantly enhancing performance and scalability for a fintech platform.
Highlights
Led Laravel development initiatives, optimizing system performance by reducing page load time by 20% and enhancing overall efficiency for scalability.
Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs, improving third-party integrations and increasing data processing speed by 30%, ensuring seamless system interoperability.
Managed performance tuning, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and optimizing database queries to significantly improve overall system stability.
Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and enforced software development best practices, enhancing team productivity and code quality.
EasyBill (now MyEasyBud)
|Lead Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Directed end-to-end development of Easybill, a fintech web and mobile platform, overseeing technical architecture, team leadership, and robust security implementation.
Highlights
Led the team in building Easybill's web (Laravel & ReactJS) and mobile (React Native) applications from the ground up, delivering a robust, scalable fintech platform.
Architected and implemented wallet management systems (funding, withdrawals, transfers) with strong transactional integrity, ensuring reliability and uptime under high-volume usage.
Designed and enforced comprehensive security best practices, including end-to-end encryption, token-based authentication, role-based access control, fraud detection, and compliance with fintech standards.
Oversaw integration with payment gateways and banking APIs, ensuring seamless, compliant, and secure financial transactions.
Mentored junior developers and established coding standards, ensuring clean, maintainable, and secure codebases.
ByteFoundry Limited
|Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to mobile app development and CI/CD automation, significantly enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile app, which increased customer experience and boosted user retention by 25% across Android and iOS platforms.
Automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing human errors, significantly improving workflow efficiency.
Integrated secure payment gateways, enhancing transaction success rates and reducing failures for seamless financial interactions.
Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, maintaining 99.9% application uptime and ensuring system stability without service disruptions.
234Parts Limited
|Head of Engineering
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Directed mobile app development and engineering operations, significantly increasing user engagement and ensuring application scalability.
Highlights
Led the development of the 234Parts mobile app, increasing daily active users by 35% through an optimized user experience and smooth performance.
Designed and implemented scalable RESTful APIs, improving third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless data exchange across platforms.
Managed a cross-functional engineering team, fostering collaboration with product managers and designers to optimize project execution and deliver solutions.
Orchestrated comprehensive system architecture planning, ensuring application scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability for future enhancements.
Excite Panacea Ltd.
|Senior Software Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Developed and maintained high-performance Laravel and React Native applications, translating complex client requirements into functional solutions.
Highlights
Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable Laravel and React Native applications, ensuring seamless user experience and robust functionality.
Translated complex client requirements into functional software solutions, improving project success rates and delivering applications aligned with business objectives.
Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, significantly enhancing application security and usability.
Deployed applications across diverse hosting environments, optimizing uptime and availability for end-users.
Aspire Technologies
|PHP Developer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to web application development using Laravel, enhancing functionality and optimizing database performance.
Highlights
Assisted in developing and maintaining robust web applications using Laravel, ensuring functionality, stability, and alignment with business requirements.
Collaborated with senior developers to enhance existing features and implement new functionalities, improving overall system performance.
Contributed to database optimization efforts, ensuring efficient data retrieval and improved application response times.
Maintained application deployments, ensuring secure updates and optimizing backend processes for consistent performance.
Skills
Tech Strategy & Leadership
Technology Strategy, Product Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Architecture, Scalability Planning, Innovation & Emerging Tech, Digital Transformation, Strategic Planning, Roadmapping, Technical Leadership.
Software Development & Architecture
Full-Stack Development, Mobile App Development (Android & iOS), Web Development, API Development & Integration, React Native, ReactJS, Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful API Design, Microservices, System Design, Cloud Architecture.
Infrastructure, Security & Compliance
CI/CD Implementation, Version Control (Git, GitHub, GitLab), Software Deployment, Performance Tuning, Database Optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Security Measures, Compliance Protocols, Data Protection, Uptime Management, Docker, Linux, Firebase, Jenkins.
Team Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Talent Growth & Mentorship, Code Reviews, Agile Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Product Management, Stakeholder Communication, Problem-Solving, Troubleshooting, Project Management.