My Career

Backend / Platform Engineer with 4+ years of experience building and scaling event-driven platforms, internal CRM systems, and high-traffic APIs. Delivered backend systems used by real businesses to distribute events, manage customers, and track performance in production environments. Specialized in Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean.

ConnectNigeria

Backend Developer, September 2024 - Present

Designed and deployed a multi-channel event broadcasting platform used by 100+ businesses, enabling event distribution via SMS, email, and social media. Built a full event lifecycle management system, integrated multiple third-party APIs (Termii, Bevo, X, Instagram, Facebook) with 99%+ delivery success rates. Developed broadcast analytics dashboards and an internal CRM system with RBAC. Optimized PostgreSQL schemas reducing query response times by 30%.

• Designed and deployed a multi-channel event broadcasting platform used by 100+ businesses, enabling event distribution via SMS, email, and social media, increasing average event reach by 3× compared to single-channel campaigns.
• Developed a full event lifecycle management system (draft → published → broadcasted → live → past), reducing event setup time for organizers by 40%.
• Integrated Termii (SMS), Bevo (Email), and social media APIs (X, Instagram, Facebook), implementing retry logic and delivery tracking that improved message delivery success rates to 99%+.
• Built broadcast analytics dashboards tracking reach, engagement, and delivery performance, enabling marketing teams to optimize campaigns and improve engagement rates by 25%.
• Designed and optimized PostgreSQL and SQLite schemas using TypeORM, reducing average query response times by 30% under growing traffic.
• Developed an internal CRM and lead management system used by sales and operations teams, centralizing lead tracking, conversion stages, and revenue data.
• Implemented RBAC, activity logs, and audit trails, reducing unauthorized access incidents to zero and improving internal accountability and reporting accuracy.

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.

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