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Pioneered a groundbreaking payment orchestration solution by successfully integrating and relaunching Getwallets as Orchestrate after Bloc's acquisition. Empowered developers to seamlessly enable multiple payment methods and specify processors through minimal coding. Achieved steady growth by integrating over 20 payment providers across 8 countries, expanding reach and capabilities.Spearheaded hiring and managing high-performing teams at Orchestrate and Bloc, fostering innovation, excellence, and growth. Implemented structures empowering teams to deliver outstanding results and professional development. Established dedicated product teams with product and engineering leaders, closely collaborating to improve processes and drive success.Led the launch of Bloc's pioneering Banking as a Service (BAAS) solution for issuing savings and collection accounts to fintechs and developers. Secured strategic integrations with a couple banks and Nigeria's Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) for Bloc's Micro Finance Bank, solidifying Bloc as a major BAAS player in Nigeria.Orchestrated merging Bloc's subsidiaries into a unified entity, resulting in Bloc v2's groundbreaking launch. Introduced a unified dashboard, enhanced API documentation, and expanded offerings including transfers API, virtual cards API, Bloc checkout, payment links, access control, and security features.Directed the development and launch of comprehensive Bloc2.0B, extending Bloc's APIs and no-code tools to businesses. Redefined user journey and dashboard for better engagement. Introduced an innovative payment terminal product transforming Android phones into contactless POS systems. Launched the Bloc mobile banking app for on-the-go banking, expanding Bloc's product line and empowering merchants with flexible solutions, solidifying Bloc as a comprehensive financial services provider.

Orchestrate(acquired by Bloc) is a payment orchestration platform that provides businesses with instant access to multiple payment methods globally, making it easier for customers to pay them. As the Founder and CTO of Orchestrate, I built a highly scalable and secure payment orchestration platform that offered businesses a comprehensive suite of tools to manage their payments across multiple channels.During my tenure at Orchestrate, I was responsible for building and leading a highly motivated team that was focused on acquiring various fintech and merchants as customers to our payment orchestration platform. Our team's dedication and hard work were instrumental in securing partnerships with numerous payment providers, which helped businesses to streamline their payment processes by providing them with access to a wide range of payment options that catered to their customers' preferences.The acquisition of Orchestrate by Bloc was a significant milestone that further validated the value and potential of our innovative solution. It also provided us with the resources needed to continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible in the payments industry. Overall, my work at Orchestrate helped to revolutionize the payments industry by providing businesses with a more convenient, secure, and reliable way to manage their payments globally.

Skillfully contributed to the development of a large-scale React.js application, enhancing its performance and functionality to serve a thriving user base of thousands of users.Designed and implemented versatile plugins for Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Illustrator, providing designers with seamless access to a vast library of over 100,000 icons and illustrations.Developed an intuitive Electron desktop application, offering designers a user-friendly platform to access and customize over 100,000 icons and illustrations, including adjustments to size and theme color.Streamlined internal development processes by meticulously documenting and structuring APIs, fostering a more efficient and collaborative work environment.Spearheaded the transition from a one-time payment model to a scalable SAAS solution by architecting a robust subscription service using Stripe, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction.Successfully converted thousands of legacy users into paying customers following the implementation of the subscription service, demonstrating adaptability and strong customer engagement skills.Led the migration of company infrastructure from Clever Cloud to AWS, optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency for the organization.Pioneered a strategic collaboration with Adobe XD to beta test Adobe DSP (Design System Package), resulting in the creation of a cutting-edge Visual Studio Code extension. This innovative plugin facilitated seamless importation of Streamline icons into developers' projects directly from VS Code, bolstering overall efficiency and user experience.Showcased the groundbreaking implementation of the Adobe DSP-based VS Code plugin at the prestigious Adobe MAX event in 2020, standing alongside industry leaders such as Microsoft. This opportunity further demonstrated my expertise in the field and ability to drive meaningful innovation in collaboration with renowned organizations.

As the Founder and CEO of Platphom, I successfully established an innovative expense management tool tailored specifically for SMEs and businesses in Nigeria, revolutionizing the way they allocate budgets, track spending, and manage financial operations.Designed and implemented the concept of Smart Budgets, enabling businesses to allocate budgets to employees and departments, approve cash requests, and closely monitor transactions across the organization.Integrated a cutting-edge feature that provided businesses with both physical and virtual cards linked to budgets, further streamlining the expense management process and enhancing financial control within the organization.Conducted extensive market research by engaging with over 2,000 businesses in Nigeria, identifying their unique financial challenges and addressing them through the development of tailored solutions within the Platphom platform.Formulated a well-defined strategic roadmap to drive the development, sales, and growth of our product across various timelines and quarters, ensuring a clear path to success for the company.Built user-friendly web and mobile applications that offer companies real-time visibility into their expenses and budgets. By providing them with smart financial tools (such as intelligent budgets, virtual cards, and debit cards) to carry out their business transactions, I helped businesses streamline their financial operations and maximize efficiency.Forged strategic partnerships with banking and fintech institutions to provide virtual and physical cards that can be assigned to a budget, further enhancing the financial management capabilities of businesses using Platphom.

As the Founder of EviconLabs, a software consultancy company, I crafted a highly effective client acquisition strategy for our growth team. This approach allowed us to engage with numerous clients, resulting in the successful closing of deals with a majority of them.Fostered a culture of collaboration and maintained high-quality standards by working closely with all departments to ensure client satisfaction and seamless project execution.Established a positive and goal-oriented work environment by setting public growth objectives for the engineering and growth teams, encouraging transparency, and driving team performance.Utilized a diverse range of technologies, including Golang, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, RabbitMQ, JavaScript, and GRPC, to develop tailored backend solutions for our clients, showcasing adaptability and technical expertise.

As the Lead Backend Engineer at TractionApps, I played a pivotal role in the development of various products and features spanning invoicing, payment processing, point-of-sale (POS) systems, staff management software, and much more. I ensured the scalability of the database by expertly working with MongoDB shards and replica sets and structured and maintained a monolithic codebase using clean architecture, which facilitated organized and efficient development.In addition, I built a robust REST API using Golang and MongoDB, effectively managing and designing TractionApps' storage engine. My contributions extended to the design and development of component-level features across a diverse range of products, showcasing my versatility and technical expertise within the team.

As a Full Stack Engineer at Softcom(Eyowo's Parent Company), I played an integral role in the development of multiple large client projects, contributing to approximately 90% of the company's products during my tenure. My extensive involvement in these projects showcased my technical expertise and adaptability.I ensured the quality of code by actively participating in code reviews with the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. I led a team of 3 engineers, delivering robust backend solutions for over 4 projects, demonstrating strong leadership skills and project management capabilities.I gained proficiency in a variety of cutting-edge technologies, including Node.js, SQL, Redis, AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, and many more. This diverse skill set allowed me to develop tailored solutions for different projects, addressing unique client needs and requirements.Together with my team, I built and maintained a diverse range of backend solutions across various sectors, such as fintech/payment, education, data capturing and visualization, identity, and security. This work demonstrated my ability to adapt and excel in different industries, contributing to the success of Softcome and its clients.

At Eyowo, a neobank in Nigeria, I played a crucial role in maintaining and building the company's banking infrastructure as a Backend Engineer. Working closely with the CTO, I contributed to the development of various payment solutions, showcasing my technical expertise in the fintech sector.My responsibilities included collaborating with external payment partners and banks to seamlessly integrate their APIs and services with Eyowo's platform, further expanding the capabilities of our neobank.I was heavily involved in the development of numerous features, such as transfers, bills payment, card integration, and other payment solutions that are part of Eyowo's core offerings today.In addition to my technical contributions, I worked alongside the CTO to combat fraud and improve security within Eyowo, ensuring the safety and reliability of our platform for our customers.

During my internship as a Backend Engineer at Nugitech, a software consultancy company, I gained valuable experience working on a variety of projects and honing my technical skills.I developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and MongoDB, showcasing my ability to create efficient and scalable backend solutions. Additionally, I integrated Clarifai's machine learning API into a tailoring application, enabling the prediction of similar outfits and enhancing the user experience.I was also involved in a MySQL database migration and schema definition for a large learning software project, demonstrating my adaptability and proficiency in database management.Furthermore, I developed software prototypes to effectively demonstrate the application of design concepts, effectively communicating ideas and potential solutions to the team and clients.

As an intern at 7up Bottling Company, I contributed significantly to various IT-related tasks within the organization. My responsibilities included helping maintain the in-house server for the company, ensuring the smooth functioning of our internal systems and applications.I assisted in setting up network monitoring software, enabling the IT team to proactively detect and address potential issues, enhancing overall network performance and reliability.Additionally, I worked on the installation and configuration of new routers and switches across the manufacturing lines. This hands-on experience allowed me to further develop my technical skills and gain valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of a large-scale manufacturing company.