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London, Gb

London, England, Gb

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Lewes, Delaware, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Demonstrated expertise in building and leading high-performing engineering teams, optimising development processes, and delivering projects on time and under budget.- I led the distributed cross-functional engineering team spread across 5 countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, Mexico, Ireland and Croatia- I led the migration of Umba's infrastructure to Kubernetes, achieving a 60% boost in performance and scalability.- I led the DevOps initiative that cut infrastructure costs by 50%, saving the company $72,000 annually.- I put in place measure and practices that enhanced developer experience, boosting deliverability by 45%- I worked with product management to outline a 1-year technical roadmap aligned with company growth and market needs.- I led the IT revival and product rollout for the newly acquired Kenyan bank (Daraja MFB which now became Umba MFB), driving an 80% revenue increase from its operations.- I led the team to deliver new products into the Kenyan market such as Logbook loans and UmbaPay which was a payment collections platform for merchants to collect payments from their customers in-store in partnership with Safaricom Kenya- I led the engineering initiative to integrate Umba MFB into the Pesalink IPSL infrastructure. This resulted in Umba being listed as a collections bank whereby customers could now send funds from other banks to their Umba bank account

Lagos, Ng

As the Chief Technology Officer, I led a team of 40 engineers, overseeing daily operations and major software development initiatives. My responsibilities included managing software system design and architecture for enterprise projects, aligning strategies with business goals, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, I played a key role in expanding our engineering team and directing the development of key products and technologies.- Expanded Engineering Team: Grew the engineering team from 10 to 40 professionals, significantly enhancing project capacity and delivery. Implemented a unified set of best practices, processes, and tools to maximize operational efficiency, quality standards, and profitability.- Project Leadership: Managed and directed 80% of technology-driven initiatives at The Covenant Nation, significantly contributing to their success.- Document Management System Development: Engineered and implemented a document management system for the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN.- FinTech Product Launch: Developed a new FinTech product aimed at the collection and aggregation of micro-funds, targeting both consumer and enterprise markets.- Dispute Resolution System Creation: Led the team that designed and developed a consolidated dispute resolution system for NIBSS (Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC), adopted by numerous banks and financial institutions across Nigeria.- FinTech Infrastructure Development: Developed and deployed a comprehensive FinTech infrastructure for identity verification and wallet services, tailored to client needs.- Educational Platform Design: Created and launched a student registration platform for The Joseph Business School, Lagos, Nigeria.- Investment Product Launch: Designed the Software Architecture and led the team that developed an investment product for Vetiva Capital

Lagos, Ng

Over a span of five years, I served as the Team Lead of Backend Engineers, where I spearheaded a team focused on developing robust backend solutions that drove our company's technological advancements and service enhancements. My leadership was characterized by a commitment to innovation, the cultivation of talent, and the implementation of scalable systems that consistently met the evolving demands of our business and customers.- System Architecture Overhaul: Redesigned and modernized the backend architecture to improve system scalability and performance, accommodating increased user traffic and data processing needs.- Process Optimization: Streamlined development processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in a 30% increase in deployment speed and a 40% reduction in bug rates.- Team Growth and Development: Expanded the backend team from 5 to 10 engineers, including mentoring junior developers and integrating them effectively into the team.- Innovation Leadership: Led the development and deployment of three major product features that increased customer satisfaction by 25% and significantly enhanced product functionality.- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Optimized resource allocation and infrastructure usage, reducing operational costs by 20% while maintaining high performance and reliability.- High Availability Systems: Developed and maintained systems with 99.99% uptime, ensuring high availability and reliability for critical business operations.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with the frontend teams, product managers, and data scientists to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to product development.- Award Recognition: Received the “Innovator of the Year” award for leading efforts on The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Registration & Mentor-Alumni Platforms.

Lagos, Ng

During this 8 year period, I excelled as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, skilfully combining frontend and backend development to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end software solutions. My expertise spans the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through deployment, optimizing both user interfaces and server-side functionality to create seamless, efficient applications.- End-to-End Application Development: Successfully developed and launched multiple full-featured applications, integrating responsive frontends with robust backend systems.- Technology Integration: Integrated cutting-edge technologies and frameworks across the stack, significantly improving development efficiency and product capabilities.- User-Centered Design: Implemented user-centered design principles that increased user engagement by 30% and improved overall user satisfaction.- Cross-Platform Solutions: Developed responsive and adaptive designs ensuring flawless functionality across all major devices and platforms, increasing market reach.- Agile Methodology Champion: Promoted and implemented Agile methodologies within the team, improving project turnaround time by 25% and increasing team productivity.- Continuous Deployment Systems: Established a CI/CD pipeline that reduced deployment times by 50% and increased release frequency.- Code Quality Improvements: Introduced code review practices that reduced post-deployment bugs by over 60%.- Mentorship and Leadership: Mentored junior developers, fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing overall team skills and productivity.- Security Best Practices: Reinforced applications with updated security protocols and best practices, mitigating potential security threats effectively.

As Co-Founder and Technology Lead at QuikLinx, a start-up providing technology and marketing advisory services to SMEs, I drove technological innovations to lower barriers for businesses adopting internet usage, enhancing their visibility and improving our digital marketing initiatives.Responsibilities:- Developed the business model for QuikLinx Marketing Solutions, contributing to the creation of the Ad Letter industry in Nigeria.- Coordinated the design and development of 100 business websites- Created and launched the innovative QuBranx platform, the first monthly subscription-based service in Nigeria for SMEs to advertise and connect with customers online.- Led technical strategy and product development to ensure seamless and effective digital marketing solutions.- Managed a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and marketers to deliver high-quality services.- Oversaw the deployment and maintenance of web platforms ensuring security, scalability, and performance.Key Achievements:- Successfully developed and implemented a business model that catered to the needs of SMEs in Nigeria.- Pioneered the Ad Letter industry in Nigeria through the development and deployment of 100 business websites.- Published and distributed 1.2 million copies of the QuikLinx Ad letter, a print medium that gave wider visibility to our over 500 customers- Increased the sales of all our customers by a minimum of 45% due to the digital marketing tools we developed and deployed- Launched QuBranx, a groundbreaking platform for SME advertising, setting a new standard in digital marketing services in Nigeria.

Responsibilities:- Implemented dynamic web designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.- Assisted in developing server-side logic using PHP.- Worked with the MySQL database- Performed website maintenance, updates, and bug fixes.- Collaborated with designers and senior developers on project requirements.- Worked with Adobe Flash to create fully immersive and animated websites- Continuously learned and applied new web development trends and best practices.Key Achievements:- Built 15 websites for various clients- Designed and built the Bank Of Industry website- Designed and built the ARM Investment Website- Created a learning platform for ARM Discovery Fund using Moodle

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