Reeves Akwa
@reevesakwa
Backend developer and IT manager building scalable APIs and reliable infrastructure to improve performance, uptime, and user satisfaction.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Backend Developer and IT Manager with over 6 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web and API solutions. I specialize in Python-based services using Django, Flask, and FastAPI, and I focus on backend performance, data consistency, and dependable system operations.
In my roles, I’ve built and optimized RESTful APIs to improve application performance, uptime, and user satisfaction by over 25%, and enhanced relational and NoSQL database query efficiency by 30%. I also strengthen continuity through disaster recovery protocols and automated backups, while mentoring teams and aligning IT delivery with business goals to improve productivity and reduce delivery time by 20%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Manager
Picadailys Services Nigeria Ltd
May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Optimized IT strategy implementation by aligning technology projects with business goals and streamlining workflows to reduce delivery time and improve operational efficiency. Designed automated backup and failover procedures and led staff training to improve incident resolution and system reliability.
Lead & Backend Developer
Hagion International Limited
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Built and optimized server-side logic using Django and Python, improving system speed and reducing response time to increase user satisfaction. Designed and optimized relational and NoSQL databases, integrated third-party APIs, and monitored performance to improve uptime and reduce maintenance effort.
Backend Developer & Project Strategist
Antigravity-Group
Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Developed and optimized backend systems using Python, FastAPI, and Flask to improve API response speed and user adoption. Implemented scalable web and mobile backend architectures, streamlined delivery with Celery task queues and CI/CD integration, and integrated databases and third-party APIs to improve performance and reliability.
Backend Developer
Helixgade
Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 (8 months)
Designed and maintained scalable backend systems using Python and Django, improving system reliability and supporting increased user engagement. Developed and tested RESTful APIs, optimized database queries for data consistency and reduced server load, and collaborated with front-end teams to resolve technical issues.
Backend Developer & Mentor
Jala Technologies
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Mentored junior developers through code reviews and pairing sessions to improve coding accuracy and speed up project completion. Automated web application testing and logging using Jira and delivered technical workshops and training on programming and debugging.
Remote Backend Developer
Raedahgroup
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)
Built and maintained secure, scalable blockchain backend infrastructure to improve node performance, reliability, and uptime. Developed and integrated consensus algorithms and deployed RESTful APIs with decentralized database management to improve data consistency and transaction processing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Projects
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Projects from the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers, Nigeria.
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