My Career

Backend Engineer who builds systems that help businesses grow — not just code that runs. Over 4+ years, I've taken products from zero to production: a multi-tenant SaaS CRM now used by Nigerian sales teams, a multi-vendor marketplace live on the App Store and Play Store, a global airtime top-up platform, and a real estate compliance tool deployed on Azure. I don't just ship APIs — I solve the underlying business problem first, then build the right system around it. If you're a company or startup that needs a backend engineer who can own a product end-to-end, make smart architectural decisions, and deliver something real users depend on — that's exactly what I do.

ConnectNigeria

Backend Developer, September 2024 - Present

Building ConnectCRM — a multi-tenant SaaS CRM that gives Nigerian businesses a single platform to manage their entire sales pipeline, customer relationships, and marketing campaigns. Also built a multi-channel event broadcasting system used by 100+ businesses to reach audiences across SMS, email, and social media.

• Solved the core problem of Nigerian sales teams losing deals in scattered spreadsheets and disconnected tools — by building ConnectCRM, a SaaS platform that brings lead management, deal tracking, contacts, campaigns, and billing into one unified workspace.
• Ensured that each business's data stays completely private from other clients on the same platform, building trust with enterprise customers and making the product safe to sell as a shared SaaS offering.
• Eliminated manual campaign work for marketing teams — giving them a campaign builder that handles audience selection, personalized messaging, and delivery across both email and SMS, with analytics showing exactly what landed and what didn't.
• Enabled organizations to accept subscriptions and process payments without leaving the platform, removing the friction of external invoicing and making the CRM self-sustaining as a revenue-generating product.
• Gave sales teams a flexible workspace that adapts to how they work — custom fields, renamed modules, and role-based access — so the CRM fits the business rather than forcing the business to fit the CRM.
• Helped 100+ businesses reach wider audiences for their events by building a broadcasting system that sends updates simultaneously via SMS, email, and social media — eliminating the need for three separate tools and cutting campaign execution time significantly.
• Kept marketing teams informed on what's actually working by building analytics dashboards that show delivery rates, engagement, and reach across every channel in one place.

Become a chartered accountant (BACA)

Backend Developer, April 2023 - December 2024

At BACA, I led backend development for an exam prep platform, optimizing performance with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. I created a custom study plan feature and a real-time progress tracking system, boosting user engagement by 40% and pass rates by 25%. I improved server response times by 35%, managed deployment with 99.9% uptime, and reduced development time by 20% with efficient Git/GitLab workflows.

• Spearheaded the backend development for Grolite, a platform designed to assist aspiring chartered accountants in exam preparation, ensuring seamless integration of Node.js and PostgreSQL for optimal performance and scalability.
• Implemented and deployed a real-time progress tracking system with Express and TypeScript, providing users with insightful analytics on their study journey, contributing to a 25% increase in exam pass rates.
• Optimized database queries and implemented caching strategies to simulate actual exam environments effectively, reducing server response times by 35%.
• Optimized database queries and implemented caching strategies to simulate actual exam environments effectively
• Assisted working professionals with demanding schedules by implementing adaptive learning paths that could adjust to their availability, resulting in a 30% increase in app usage among this demographic
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for the application, resolving 90% of issues within 24 hours, thus maintaining high user satisfaction

Hashgreed

Backend Engineer, Feb. 2023 - Sept. 2023

At Hashgreed, I led backend development with Node.js and Express, optimizing performance on Microsoft Azure. I implemented secure transactions with PostgreSQL and Sequelize, developed RESTful APIs, and improved development cycle times by 25% with Git/GitHub. I enhanced speed with caching, reduced load times by 40%, and ensured data integrity with rigorous validations, achieving a 98% user satisfaction rate.

• Led the backend development for Hashgreed, Africa’s pioneering NFT marketplace and super dapp, leveraging Node.js and Express to build a robust, scalable infrastructure.
• Created RESTful APIs that facilitated seamless interactions between users and the platform, enabling smooth account creation, token transactions, and NFT auctions.
• Supported the blockchain certification feature by ensuring data integrity and security through rigorous backend validations and encryption.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that the backend systems were aligned with the latest blockchain and IPFS technologies, keeping Hashgreed at the forefront of innovation in Africa’s web3 space.

Codmify

Software Engineer / Backend Lead, February 2021 - Present

Designed and delivered backend systems for 10+ client and internal products, including e-commerce, booking, and enterprise platforms. Built and maintained REST APIs supporting thousands of monthly users with secure authentication and reliable data access. Led backend architecture decisions reducing feature delivery time by 20%. Owned backend deployments and integrations, improving system uptime to 99%+. Mentored 5+ junior developers, conducting code reviews and improving overall backend code quality.

• Designed and delivered backend systems for 10+ client and internal products, including e-commerce, booking, and enterprise platforms.
• Built and maintained REST APIs supporting thousands of monthly users, ensuring secure authentication and reliable data access.
• Led backend architecture decisions, reducing feature delivery time by 20% through reusable services and improved code structure.
• Owned backend deployments and integrations, improving system uptime to 99%+ across production environments.
• Mentored 5+ junior developers, conducting code reviews and improving overall backend code quality and maintainability.

Education

Awards & Honors