Tope OlotuTO
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Tope Olotu

@topeolotu

I'm a Backend Engineer Based in Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

Eager to dive into dynamic projects that fuel my curiosity and drive innovation. I thrive in collaborative environments that value growth and push the boundaries of what's possible.

I am a very driven, innovative Software Engineer (Backend) with a passion for building software products that are profitable as well as impactful to the intended users, utilizing a proper architecture that ensures its scalability, reliability and maintainability. I have over 4 years of professional experience in backend development, building and improving products for our clients across Fintech, Edutech, Insurtech E-Commerce by using and staying current with the right technology tools available.

My approach to building software is largely user-centric, hence the technical decisions I make during the development process are optimized to present the best possible experience to the users.

Technical Skills
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• Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript.
• Backend Development: PHP (Laravel), Node.js (NestJS).
• Data Storage & Processing: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ.
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Digital Ocean, Docker.
• Other Skills: Good knowledge of Waterfall and Scrum Agile Methodologies with experience in sprint planning and Kanban.

Career Interests
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I have a year plus experience working as an IT Project-Manager with comprehensive experience in customer/client-delivery, project-management, product and operations.

I am a dedicated outside-of-the-box thinker that thrives in creative and innovative environments accompanied with strong communication and organizational skills and can interact at all levels. I am a growing leader and a natural team player that is always eager to learn.

Experience

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Current

Software Developer

Phynix Media Ltd

Mar 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Implementing User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments. Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system. Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes. Development of RESTFUL APIS using the PHP/Laravel Framework.

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Team Lead

Techsity

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

- Developing back-end website applications.

- Creating/Managing servers and databases for functionality.

- Leading and motivating the team.

- Identifying team goals and evaluating team progress.

- Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.

- Designing and developing APIs.

- Meeting both technical and consumer needs.

- Staying abreast of developments in web applications an

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Software Developer

Ropay

Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (7 months)

- Developed and added features to the company's Software. using PHP.

- Developed Lambda functions with Python to perform Serverless functions with AWS.

- Researched, designed, implementend, and managed software programs.

- Tested and evaluated new and existing programs.

- Identified areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developed these
modifications.

CI

Backend Engineer

Ciphernet

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)

Used the Php Codeigniter framework to develop dynamic Web Applications and Business Automation.Used the Php Codeigniter framework to develop dynamic Web Applications and Business Automation.
Skills: SQL · CodeIgniter · PHP

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Backend Engineer

Prudent Digital International

Jul 2020 - Nov 2020 (4 months)

- Used Professional tools like Laravel Framework and React js to develop World Class Web
Applications.

- Developed Scalable REST-APIS using Laravel Framework.

- Consumed the APIS using frontend JavaScript Library React Js.

- Created and Regularly updated the Readme.io API Documentation.

- Used Cloud-Linode and Plesk Panel for making or running commands to the server and pulling
updates.

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Backend Engineer

Haullers Online

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)

Led a three man team consisting of two Backend Developers(myself included) and a Frontend Developer to build a Haulage Transportation Management System for a client.
Skills: Agile Methodologies · jQuery · AJAX · PHP · Laravel · Team Leadership

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