Lawal Adepoju
@lawaladepoju
Physics-trained software engineer focused on backend development and scientific computing.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a physics graduate with an MSc (Distinction) from the University of Ibadan who transitioned into backend software engineering through an intensive ALX-Africa / Holberton School program. I combine strong analytical problem-solving from my research with practical software development and DevOps skills.
My M.Sc. research examined strain and bandgap effects in semiconductors and I have hands-on experience with Quantum ESPRESSO for DFT calculations. In software, I built full-stack applications, REST APIs, authentication systems, and completed projects ranging from AI agents to system shells and web apps.
I bring teaching and mentoring experience, proven academic awards, and practical electronics/IoT prototyping skills, seeking roles where I can apply backend engineering, scientific modeling, and systems engineering to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Trainee
ALX Africa
Nov 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Completed an intensive 15-month backend-focused software engineering program, building full-stack applications and REST APIs while improving data structures, algorithms, and UNIX/Linux systems skills.
Software Engineer Trainee
ALX Africa
Nov 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Completed an intensive 15-month backend software engineering program, building full-stack applications and REST APIs while applying data structures, OOP, DevOps practices, and UNIX/Linux systems.
Secondary School Teacher
Community High School
Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 (9 months)
Taught physics and mathematics to senior secondary students and prepared pupils for O'Level/GCE/WASSCE and JAMB with over 90% success rate.
Trainee Technician
Multisonic Technologies
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Learned electronics and Arduino programming, performed troubleshooting, and assisted in designing electronics and installing solar panels, batteries, and inverters.
Engineering Intern
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)
Supported operations by monitoring flights using tracking software and performed maintenance on office and instrumentation equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibadan
Master of Science, Physics
2021 - 2023
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Class Representative for Solid State Physics unit; PTDF MSc scholarship recipient; seminar presenter on Density Functional Theory.
Completed a Master of Science (MSc.) in Physics with Distinction, focused on semiconductor bandgap and effective mass research.
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Science, Physics
2014 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Upper
Activities and societies: Laboratory and leadership roles; undergraduate thesis on home automation; departmental quiz competition winner.
Earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, conducting projects in home automation and electronics; graduated with Second Class Upper division.
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