DADavid Akpele
@davidakpele
Senior software engineer specializing in backend systems, developer infrastructure, and LLM integrations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with 10+ years' experience building resilient backend systems, developer infrastructure, and LLM-powered applications using Rust, Go, Java, and Python. I have delivered production LLM integrations (ChatGPT-4, Ollama), developer tooling, and cloud-deployed microservices, and I focus on scalability, observability, and secure automation.
At Artex Global Network and MidTech Global I led backend development for LLM code evaluation, autograding, and a mobile banking platform—designing Axum- and Go-based APIs, containerized test sandboxes, gRPC integrations, and CI/CD-backed deployments. I enjoy collaborating across distributed teams to translate complex requirements into robust production systems and measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Artex Global Network
Mar 2025 - Present (8 months)
Built an Axum-based Rust backend and REST API for an LLM code evaluation and autograding platform that clones GitHub repos, applies ChatGPT-4 fixes in Docker sandboxes, and stores pass/fail, execution time, and coverage results for benchmarking LLM performance.
Senior Software Engineer
MidTech Global
Feb 2018 - Jan 2025 (6 years 11 months)
Developed backend APIs for a mobile banking application handling wallet operations, integrating gRPC and REST, implementing currency conversion and fraud detection, and enabling real-time transaction tracking via RabbitMQ and WebSockets; led QA and CI/CD initiatives.
Software Engineer
Idea Konsult
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)
Built an offline-first desktop inventory system using JavaFX and SQLite with barcode scanning, PDF reporting, daily backups, and eventual cloud sync via REST APIs, packaged for Windows deployment.
Full Stack Developer
EzikSmart Ltd
May 2015 - May 2017 (2 years)
Designed and deployed a FastAPI-based invoicing and billing web app with PDF invoice generation, email reminders, PostgreSQL storage, Alembic migrations, and Dockerized Uvicorn deployment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aptech Computer Education
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE), Software Engineering
2019 - 2021
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering focusing on practical software development and engineering practices.
Aptech Computer Education
Diploma in Information System Management (DISM), Information System Management
2016 - 2017
Completed a Diploma in Information System Management with coursework in information systems and management principles.
Aptech Computer Education
Certificate in Information System Management (CPISM), Information System Management
2015 - 2016
Completed the Certified Professional in Information System Management (CPISM) certificate program.
WWWest African Examinations Council (WAEC)
West African Senior School Certificate, Secondary Education
Awarded the West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) following secondary education assessments.
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