About
Senior Backend Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying highly scalable, secure, and cloud-native systems. Proven expertise in fintech, crypto, and e-commerce domains, adept at leading engineering teams, defining microservices architecture, and implementing robust solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, .NET Core, Python, and AWS. Certified as an AWS Solutions Architect Associate, with a strong background in KYC/AML systems, payment gateways, real-time analytics, and driving significant business growth.
Work
Zepz
|Senior Backend Engineer
Summary
Drove critical backend development and infrastructure improvements for a global fintech platform.
Highlights
Architected and engineered highly scalable microservices using PostgreSQL, Python, TypeScript, gRPC, and AWS, enhancing system performance and reliability.
Collaborated with compliance teams to design and implement robust AML and KYC pipelines, resulting in an 80% reduction in fraud.
Optimized user onboarding processes, reducing time by 40% through the implementation of Loki, Grafana, and real-time analytics for performance insights.
Developed and deployed over 5 internal APIs and services, streamlining customer management and automating critical business processes.
Obiex
|System Architect / Lead Engineer (Contract)
Summary
Led product architecture and engineering for a rapidly expanding crypto startup, managing system growth and performance.
Highlights
Spearheaded product architecture and engineering initiatives for a high-growth crypto startup, contributing to a monumental 2000% increase in revenue.
Developed and implemented comprehensive system strategies, managing over 20 vendors and scaling infrastructure to support a 3x increase in user traffic.
Pioneered the integration of observability tooling, including Loki and Grafana, significantly enhancing system uptime and overall performance.
Sumosoft
|Software Engineer
Summary
Contributed to the development of diverse software solutions for multiple clients.
Highlights
Engineered robust CMS and e-commerce solutions utilizing React, Blazor, and .NET Core, enhancing client digital presence and sales capabilities.
Designed and implemented scalable REST APIs and managed cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure, serving diverse client platforms and ensuring high availability.
Afrivelle Technologies
|Lead Software Developer
Summary
Led technical teams and developed scalable backend platforms, supporting client operations and infrastructure.
Highlights
Led and mentored technical teams, overseeing the successful integration of front-end solutions using Vue.js and React.js.
Developed and deployed highly scalable backend platforms leveraging Node.js, .NET Core, and Laravel, supporting critical business operations.
Administered and optimized various database systems (MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server) and email servers, ensuring reliable client support and data integrity.
Education
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
BSc
Computer & Electronics Engineering
Certificates
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Issued By
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Skills
Programming Languages
Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Flask, C#, ASP.NET, Kotlin, Java.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (S3, EC2, SQS, SNS), Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, AWS Solution Architect Associate.
Architecture & APIs
Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, gRPC, RabbitMQ.
Monitoring & Testing
Loki, Grafana, Datadog, JUnit, Cypress.
Soft Skills
Team Leadership, Agile Delivery, Stakeholder Collaboration, Product Strategy.