# Braj Kishor

Braj Kishor is a remote worker on Himalayas, Head of Engineering at Nairagram, based in Nigeria.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@brajkishor

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Seasoned Web Development Team Lead with over 15 years of experience
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Nigeria |
| Authorized to work in | Nigeria |
| Job categories | Web Platform Team Lead, Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Analyst |
| Skills | Web Development, Programming, Front End Programming, Full Stack Web Development, Project Management, Code Review, UI UX Design, API Development, Version Control, PHP, JavaScript, React, Python, Yii, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel, C++, Java, MySQL, SQL Injection, Django, BigCommerce, Firefox, Linux, Magento, SQL, Ubuntu, Windows, Windows 10, WordPress, NodeJS, Agile, Responsive Design, Backend Development |

## What I'm looking for

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Looking for a challenging role that leverages my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and operational excellence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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## About

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As a seasoned Web Development Team Lead with over 15 years of experience, I have a proven track record of driving end-to-end web development projects from conceptualization to deployment. With a strong background in both front-end and back-end technologies, I possess a deep understanding of UI/UX principles and performance optimization.

In my current role as the Head of Engineering at Nairagram, Lagos, Nigeria, I have successfully led the development of a secure, scalable, and compliant cross-border payment solution, processing over $1 billion in payments. I have also overseen a team of software engineers and architects in designing, implementing, and testing the platform, growing the team from 5 to 20 engineers in one year.

With a strong passion for innovation and operational excellence, I am committed to delivering robust, scalable, and secure web applications that meet business needs and exceed customer expectations.
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## Experience

### Head of Engineering (current)

Nairagram. Jan 2021 - Present

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Leading the development of a secure, scalable cross-border payment solution, overseeing a team of engineers, and driving innovation to improve payment processing efficiency.
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Skills: Web-Development, API-Development, Team-Leadership, Code-Review, Quality-Assurance, Project-Management, Performance-Optimization, Agile

### Lead Developer

Ping Express. Jul 2017 - Jan 2021

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Led a team in designing and implementing a cross-border payment solution, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering projects on time and within budget.
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Skills: Payment-Solutions, Regulatory-Compliance, Project-Management, Code-Review, Technical-Architecture, Problem-Solving, Software-Development, Testing, Cross-functional-Leadership, Agile

### Sr. PHP Developer/Team Leader

Dot Technologies. Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

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Managed a PHP development team, translating system specifications into tasks, and resolving technical issues to enhance productivity and project outcomes.
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Skills: Team-Management, Database-Schema-Design, Project-Planning, Code-Review, Systems, Software-Development, Agile, PHP

### Sr. PHP Developer

Tech Prastish Software Solutions. May 2013 - Aug 2014

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Worked on various technologies to develop e-commerce platforms and custom plugins, contributing to successful project completions.
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Skills: WordPress, Magento, BigCommerce, Project-Management, Software-Development, CMS, PHP

### PHP Programmer

STN Technologies. Feb 2012 - May 2013

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Implemented technical skills in CMS development and managed hosting servers, ensuring reliable operations for various projects.
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Skills: CMS, Drupal, Software-Development, Technical-Implementation, Project-Management, Quality-Assurance, Linux, Windows

### Software Developer

Aditya Telecom Solutions. Mar 2010 - Feb 2012

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Developed online video conferencing projects and worked on various CMS platforms, contributing to successful website launches.
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Skills: Software-Development, Video-Conferencing, CMS, Quality-Assurance, Web-Development, Project-Management, Problem-Solving, Drupal

### Software Developer & Trainer

Spider Webbie Technologies. Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

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Developed dynamic web pages and provided training, leading project development and team assignments.
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Skills: Web-Development, Training, Project-Management, Team-Leadership, Flash, Quality-Assurance, Software-Development, Problem-Solving, Technical-Support

### Software Trainer CUM Developer

SLR Infotech Pvt. Ltd.. May 2007 - Apr 2008

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Provided software training and developed desktop-based projects, ensuring high standards of technical education and support.
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Skills: Teamwork, Training, Technical-Support, Project-Management, Problem-Solving, Software-Development, Education, Troubleshooting, System-Configuration

## Tech stack

- MySQL
- Magento
- Gmail
- Node.js
- Django
- Laravel
- Yii
- Java
- PHP
- Ubuntu
- Linux
- Windows
- Windows 10
- WordPress
- Firefox
- BigCommerce
- SQL
- CakePHP
- CodeIgniter

To contact Braj, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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