Godwin Odenigbo
@godwinodenigbo
Passionate software engineer with expertise in backend and blockchain development.
What I'm looking for
Innovative and impact-driven Software Engineer with over 5 years of proven success delivering scalable backend systems, cutting-edge cloud architectures, and pioneering blockchain solutions across global markets. Recognized for technical leadership at Sky UK, where I architected mission-critical systems supporting over 40 million users, and led platform transformations using AWS, Node.js, and machine learning. Adept at transforming complex problems into elegant, high-performance solutions, mentoring teams, and shaping the future of digital technology. Passionate about building technologies that drive user value and global impact
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founding Software Engineer
Digitpay
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Spearheaded the design and development of Digitpay’s backend infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and
seamless integration with fiat banking systems for crypto-to-fiat transactions.
Designed and implemented APIs facilitating secure crypto-to-fiat conversions and streamlined transfers to traditional bank
accounts.
Software Engineer
Sky Media UK
Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)
Led the development and migration of Crossdriver, an internal automation tool for device testing, migrating to a scalable
AWS infrastructure and handling 2 million requests per day with 99.999% uptime.
Reduced manual testing efforts with Crosstalk, improving software release efficiency and ensuring flawless playback for
high-profile events like Peacock Wildcard event with 30 million viewers live.
Backend Developer
Blocverse
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Spearheaded the design and development of the backend for TixHive, a groundbreaking NFT-based ticketing platform,
enabling event organizers to tokenize and sell tickets as NFTs on the blockchain.
Architected scalable APIs and a robust web3 service for seamless interaction with the blockchain, supporting over 50,000
ticket sales and generating over 150 million Naira in revenue.
Backend Engineer & Community Leader
Anambra Techies
May 2022 - Present (3 years)
Designed and developed scalable web applications, including the official website and talent platform, using AWS and
Node.js.
Organized and hosted over 20 tech events, mentorship sessions, and boot camps, impacting over 1,000 community
members.
Mentored community members on backend development and career navigation, contributing to their successful
transitions into tech roles
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Middlesex University London
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2021 - 2022
Grade: 3.7
Graduated with First Class Honors
Graduated with a 3.7/4.0 GPA
Aptech Computer Education.
Advanced Diploma, Software Engineering
2017 - 2019
Grade: distinction
Graduated with Distinction.
Cerificate for participating in Techwiz, Aptech students global competition.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Postman
Blockchain
AWS IAM
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
GitHub
Kubernetes
Docker Compose
Amazon EKS
Amazon CloudFront
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Amazon Route 53
Gmail
Node.js
Redis
AWS CloudFormation
AWS Cloud Development Kit
Jest
React
JavaScript
Python
HTML5
CSS 3
Amazon SQS
Amazon DynamoDB
Linux
Trello
GraphQL
AWS Lambda
Serverless
Amazon RDS
TypeScript
Amazon SES
Docker
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SQL
Solidity
Ethers.js
Amazon EventBridge
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
godwintrav.github.io/portfolioSalary expectations
Skills
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