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Godson Atakpu

@godsonatakpu

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Proficient Software Engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth.

With over 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, I have honed my skills in both front-end and back-end development, consistently delivering impactful solutions that address real business needs. My journey has taken me through various roles, where I have architected scalable infrastructures and led teams to success. I thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and take pride in my ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring that projects align with business objectives.

At Centi Systems Limited, I currently serve as a Senior Product Engineer, where I have successfully set up and maintained robust architectures on AWS Fargate, resulting in significant revenue growth. My previous roles have allowed me to lead teams, mentor junior developers, and implement critical functionalities that enhance user experiences. I am driven by a desire to learn and adapt, always seeking new challenges that push the boundaries of technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Engineer

Current

Centi Systems Limited

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

As a Senior Product Engineer, I lead backend development and infrastructure setup on AWS Fargate, ensuring a scalable architecture for a commerce platform. I implement critical functionalities, maintain code quality, and mentor junior developers, contributing to significant revenue growth.

AWS Fargate PostgreSQL Docker GitHub Actions CQRS Mentoring

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

Bespoke Business Solutions Limited

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)

Led the Road Tax Management project, overseeing CI/CD setup and delivering an MVP within 3 months. Enhanced product features and streamlined communication with external entities, ensuring robust infrastructure and project clarity.

Kubernetes GCP MySQL

Software Engineer

Clipboard Health

Mar 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Contributed to a unicorn startup by developing key features that improved user experience and operational efficiency. Led initiatives for profit increase and compliance with data privacy regulations.

GraphQL AWS PostgreSQL Docker Firebase Datadog

Full-Stack Engineer

HackerBay Inc

Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 3 months)

As a Full-Stack Engineer, I enhanced operational efficiency through automation and developed tools for performance optimization. Collaborated with clients to create high-performing applications.

AWS Docker Performance Optimization Automation

Systems/Software Developer

Bespoke Business Solutions Limited

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Developed a web application to streamline taxpayer registration and created the Kogi State Etax portal, significantly increasing revenue and facilitating online payments.

PHP MySQL SQLite React Native Payments Web Applications