John Alafiatayo

Backend / Platform Engineer ⚡

Backend / Platform Engineer with expertise in building and scaling production systems serving 1,000+ active users. Specialized in Node.js, NestJS/TypeScript, Python, and PHP-Laravel. Delivered event-driven platforms, internal CRM systems, and high-traffic APIs with 99%+ uptime. Experienced in cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, and Railway.

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Currently building multi-channel event broadcasting platforms at ConnectNigeria, serving 100+ businesses through SMS, email, and social media integration. Architected cloud-based systems on AWS and DigitalOcean achieving 99%+ delivery success rates with PostgreSQL optimization and real-time analytics dashboards.

As Co-founder and Backend Lead at Codmify, I've delivered backend systems for 10+ client products across AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean with 99%+ uptime. Led architecture decisions, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and mentored junior developers while maintaining high code quality standards.

Previously built exam preparation platforms at BACA serving 1,000+ students with real-time progress tracking, optimized database performance, and timed assessments. Also developed high-scale Telegram automation bots used by 10,000+ users.

Graduated with Distinction (Best Graduating Student) in Computer Science. Active community leader as GDG Lead and Postman Technical Lead, organizing developer workshops and mentoring backend engineers in the HNG Internship program. For more details, check out my projects and career journey.

Core Skills

Backend & Platform Eng

Node.js

NestJS

Express

TypeScript

PHP

Laravel

JavaScript

Python

Flask

.NET

Databases & Performance

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

SQLite

MSSQL

Firebase

Redis

Messaging & Notifications

SMS (Termii)

Twilio

Email (Bevo)

Mailgun

Social Media APIs

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker

AWS

DigitalOcean

Azure

Railway

Heroku

CI/CD

Tools & Collaboration

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Postman

Swagger

Jira

Linear

Airtable

Soft Skills
Backend ownership & leadershipCross-team collaborationSystem thinking & problem solvingCreativityCode Ownership

Contact me

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Pinned Repos

splashray/text-summarizer-api

text-summarizer-api

AI-powered text summarizer using Google Gemini

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splashray/2Fa_with_Authenticator

2Fa_with_Authenticator

This project provides a RESTful API for user authe...

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splashray/Location-Extractor-Bot

Location-Extractor-Bot

Complete Location extractor backend Telegram bot b...

2

splashray/QR_connect-api

QR_connect-api

A QR Scanner store that connect buyers and busines...

1

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