John Alafiatayo

Backend / Platform Engineer ⚡

I build backend systems that solve real business problems — not just APIs that technically work. Specialized in Node.js, / PHP Laravel, Python, .NET, and NestJS / TypeScript. From a SaaS CRM used by Nigerian sales teams, to a marketplace live on the App Store, to a global airtime top-up platform — I take products from idea to production and keep them running.

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At ConnectNigeria, I'm architecting ConnectCRM — a multi-tenant SaaS CRM built from scratch to give Nigerian businesses one place to manage leads, close deals, run email and SMS campaigns, and handle subscription billing. This isn't an internal tool — it's a product built to be sold, and I'm the one building it.

As Co-founder and Backend Lead at Codmify, I've led backend development across 10+ products — e-commerce platforms, booking systems, marketplaces, and fintech APIs — each one built for real users with real traffic. I own the architecture, the deployment, and the decisions that determine whether a product scales or breaks.

Previously at BACA, I built the backend for an exam prep platform used by 1,000+ students, with real-time progress tracking and adaptive study paths. Before that, I built high-scale Telegram automation bots reaching 10,000+ users. Every project has sharpened my ability to understand what a business actually needs before writing a single line of code.

Computer Science graduate with Distinction — Best Graduating Student. Active in the developer community as GDG Lead and Postman Technical Lead, mentoring backend engineers and running technical workshops. 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

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker

AWS

DigitalOcean

Azure

Railway

Heroku

CI/CD

Tools & Collaboration

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Postman

Swagger

Jira

Linear

Airtable

Messaging & Notifications

SMS (Termii)

Twilio

Email (Bevo)

Mailgun

Social Media APIs

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

Contact me

splashraycreations@gmail.comBook a meetingConnect with me on LINKEDINFollow me on X

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...

splashray/Location-Extractor-Bot

Location-Extractor-Bot

Complete Location extractor backend Telegram bot b...

splashray/QR_connect-api

QR_connect-api

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

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