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Irewole Sofowora

@irewolesofowora

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Full-stack software developer digitising education systems with secure web platforms.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build and maintain end-to-end web systems as a primary owner—digitising complex workflows, improving reliability, and delivering measurable time and cost savings using strong architecture and clear documentation.

I’m a Full-stack Software Developer with 10+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining web-based systems—from student portals and admission platforms to online examination, payroll, and accounting tools. As the sole developer on every production system I deliver, I’ve supported 1,000+ end users across multiple institutions.

My work focuses on turning manual, high-friction workflows into reliable digital systems. I’ve digitised processes, reducing administrative workloads by over 95% and saving institutions an estimated ₦3–4 million annually, including building an admission processing portal with automated screening and instant offer letter generation.

I bring strong engineering fundamentals and practical delivery: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, REST API development, and careful system architecture. I’ve also integrated MathJax for accurate STEM assessments, repurposed examination systems for entrance testing, and built payroll/accounting solutions that cut audit preparation time and reduce manual computation errors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Deputy Chief System Analyst

Afe Babalola International Study Centre

Feb 2023 - Apr 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Sole developer and IT lead for digital systems across admissions and student/staff portals; designed an admission processing portal handling ~720 applications per cycle with online submissions, automated screening, and instant offer letter generation. Built a parent portal for 348 active students and digitised staff records/leave workflows across 50+ employees, reducing manual enquiries and bottle

PHP JavaScript MySQL REST API Development System Architecture Requirements Gathering Git jQuery

IT Officer (Software Developer)

Afe Babalola International Study Centre

Sep 2011 - Jan 2023 (11 years 4 months)

Sole developer for custom web systems, including a student portal serving ~1,000 students over 6 years (course registration, results, transcripts, fee receipts). Digitised admin workflows by cutting ~20 hours/week of manual effort to under 30 minutes and replacing manual bookkeeping and payroll processes to reduce audit preparation from 4 weeks to 1 week and eliminate calculation errors.

PHP JavaScript SQL MySQL REST API Development Student Portal Development Accounting Software Payroll Systems Git

Freelance Web Developer

Ohibaba Limited

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Co-developed an EdTech multi-module school management system covering student registration, automated report cards, parent portal access, hostel allocation, and promotion/retention logic. Built and deployed 2 institutional websites handling ~1,500 peak visitors during admission periods.

PHP JavaScript MySQL REST API Development Deploying Parent Portal Development Bootstrap Git Github