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Michael Ovie

@michaelovie

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Results-oriented Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a results-oriented Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in building secure and scalable cloud-based applications. My journey has been marked by significant achievements, including the successful delivery of a business banking platform at Nomba, which resulted in a 40% increase in user acquisition and retention. Currently, I lead the development of enterprise transaction workflows for Airtel's Smartcash Payment Service Bank, where I leverage my expertise in problem-solving and design-focused architecture.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security. My technical proficiency spans a wide range of technologies, including Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet and exceed client expectations. I am eager to take on more challenging roles that allow me to further develop my skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Airtel Africa Digital Labs

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Leading the development of enterprise transaction workflows for Airtel's Smartcash Payment Service Bank. Implemented secure peer-to-peer transfers, billing features, and multi-factor authentication processes to enhance transaction security and efficiency.

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Git Redis Kafka PostgreSQL Jira

Senior Software Engineer (Contract)

Mauritius Commercial Bank

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)

Developed an integration layer between the core banking system and Backbase's trading system using Apache Camel and Spring Boot. Set up deployment pipelines on Azure and participated in code reviews and peer programming.

Java Spring Boot Azure Kubernetes Docker Git Redis Jira

Senior Backend Engineer

Nomba

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Built an omnichannel business banking platform and implemented features that increased user acquisition and retention. Designed onboarding processes and a USSD service for underbanked populations.

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes GCP Jenkins Git Redis Kafka

Software Engineer

Union Systems Limited

Apr 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years 6 months)

Developed modules for a trade automation solution and created integrations for banking services. Led cloud deployments and migrated applications to AWS, enhancing scalability and performance.

Java Spring Boot Docker Jenkins AWS Git MySQL

Web Developer

Igobuy Global Services

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 (5 months)

Led a team to develop a B2C marketplace platform and created tailored websites for clients. Developed a course management system to streamline administration processes.

PHP MySQL jQuery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Benin

Master of Science, Computer Science

2015 - 2017

Activities and societies: Led a peer research team to investigate bottlenecks of software usability within the scope of biometric authentication.

Studied key modules including Software Engineering, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Database Design, and Design & Analysis of Algorithms. Developed a Classroom Audience Response System and presented a seminar on building deep learning classifiers for malware detection.

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2009 - 2013

Grade: First Class (4.54/5.00)

Focused on Software Engineering, System Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, and Programming Languages. Completed a final-year project on building a Face Recognition System using Artificial Neural Networks.