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Olaide Alaka Afolayan

@olaidealakaafolayan

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DevOps-minded software engineer specializing in backend, cloud infrastructure, and automation.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles emphasizing cloud-native backend development, CI/CD and automation, collaborative teams, mentorship opportunities, and clear paths for growth.

I am a DevOps-minded software engineer with over 5 years of experience in backend development and cloud infrastructure, focused on improving system resilience and performance. I troubleshoot quickly, automate processes, and collaborate closely with teams to deliver reliable production systems.

My hands-on work includes building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, deploying applications on AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2, IAM), and developing Django-based backends and React frontends. I have improved application performance, reduced load times and errors, and integrated multiple third-party services such as Stripe and PayStack.

I mentor beginner developers, contribute to community tech groups, and continually expand my skills—currently pursuing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification—to drive operational excellence and scalable software delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Fullstack Engineer

Current

Freelance

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Collaborated with teams to develop and deploy cloud-hosted applications, improved performance and UI resulting in a 70% reduction in load/computation errors and 80% fewer complaints, and built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.

Python Django JavaScript GitHub Actions)AWS Lambda Docker CI CD Cloudwatch Grafana

Software Developer

Diamante Mine Limited

Jan 2019 - Apr 2025 (6 years 3 months)

Developed and deployed Django applications for startups and small businesses, built GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, integrated third-party services, and supported network and access control maintenance.