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Taiwo Samuel

@taiwosamuel

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Backend Developer building scalable APIs, integrations, and distributed background processing.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a backend role where I can build scalable APIs and reliable integrations, use distributed background processing, and contribute to clean, well-structured systems while continuing to learn through practical challenges.

I’m a Backend Developer focused on building scalable RESTful APIs, automation systems, and distributed background processing. I design with clean architecture and prioritize efficiency, teamwork, and continuous learning through real-world internship challenges.

Across my projects, I’ve shipped external API integrations (including rate limiting of 1000 requests per 15 minutes), implemented string analysis features like palindrome detection and text statistics, and built a country data + exchange rate API that fetches and updates data from external sources. I’ve also worked with RabbitMQ-style real-time updates and developed an AI-powered LinkedIn headline generator using Gemini, Mastra AI, and Telex—producing multiple headline options and recommending the best one based on context.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Backend Developer (HNG)

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Built scalable RESTful backend services, including a rate-limited Random Cat Facts API with third-party integration, an Advanced String Analysis API with storage and filtering, and a Country Data & Exchange Rate API with automated updates. Implemented AI-powered LinkedIn headline generation using Gemini, with background processing and messaging-based workflows.

TypeScript NestJS MongoDB MySQL REST API Development API Rate Limiting RabbitMQ

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Obafemi Awolowo University

Activities and societies: Node.js/TypeScript backends (Express/NestJS), external API integrations, rate limiting, MongoDB/MySQL, and automation/distributed background processing; includes HNG Stage projects and a Gemini/Mastra AI headline generator.

Built multiple Node.js backend projects (including an external-API cat facts service, string analysis API, and an AI-powered LinkedIn headline generator) and is expected to graduate in 2026 at Obafemi Awolowo University.