Saviour Akalia
@saviourakalia
Results-driven software engineer specializing in scalable full-stack web applications.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven software engineer with over 3 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable full-stack web applications using Python (Django, Flask), JavaScript (React, Node.js), and AWS. I consistently deliver performance improvements — for example, improving memory efficiency by 30% in a custom C function and optimizing shell command execution by 40% — while maintaining high code quality through rigorous reviews and test-driven practices.
I have built enterprise-grade systems including RESTful APIs, a File Manager API with Redis caching, and high-performance concurrent servers, and I bring strong DevOps, automation, and data-processing experience from freelance and public-sector roles. I thrive in agile, cross-functional teams and seek opportunities to apply my skills in performance optimization, API integration, and scalable cloud deployments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Developer
Solution Fun City
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (1 month)
Led full-stack development of the company's main web platform, delivering responsive React/Tailwind interfaces and Node.js REST APIs while establishing CI/CD and production deployments for 24/7 availability.
Software Engineer
ALX Africa
Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Architected and developed full-stack web applications and APIs, improving memory efficiency of a custom C function by 30% and optimizing shell command execution by 40% while maintaining code quality through reviews that reduced bugs by 20%.
Provided remote technical support and built Python automation solutions that reduced response times by 40% and lowered recurring support tickets by 15% through data analysis and preventative fixes.
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
State AIDS Control Program
Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)
Developed and implemented a digital monitoring framework that automated reporting and reduced manual effort by 60%, improving data accuracy and enabling data-driven decision making.
Ad-hoc Technical Staff
Independent National Electoral Commission
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 (1 month)
Managed electronic voter verification systems and provided technical support for card readers during elections, ensuring system reliability and secure authentication under tight operational deadlines.
Full Stack Software Engineer
SoFast
Sep 2025 - Present (3 months)
Engineered an enterprise-grade FFmpeg-based live stream transcoding system and deployed a Flask management app, improving stream reliability and enabling adaptive HLS/DASH delivery with SCTE-35 ad insertion for production partners.
Software Engineer Intern
ALX Africa
Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Architected and built full-stack applications with Django/Flask/Express and React, implemented performance-optimized C projects (shell and printf) improving execution/memory efficiency up to 40%, and delivered RESTful APIs with JWT auth.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
State AIDS Control Program
Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)
Developed a digital monitoring framework that automated reporting and reduced manual effort by 60%, implemented SQL/Python-based databases and analytics to improve data accuracy and inform program decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Amazon Web Services
Certification (In Progress), Cloud Computing
Pursuing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification to validate foundational cloud knowledge and AWS services.
ALX Africa
Software Engineering
2023 - 2025
Completed the ALX Software Engineering Program focused on full-stack development, system design, and practical software engineering projects.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Professional Communication
2021 - 2021
Completed a Professional English Communication certification to improve technical and professional communication skills.
Digital Marketing Institute
Certificate, Digital Marketing
2021 - 2021
Completed a Digital Marketing Certification covering digital marketing fundamentals and practical marketing techniques.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
2017 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from September 2017 to December 2021 with coursework relevant to analytical and laboratory techniques.
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