YMYinka Makanjuola
@yinkamakanjuola
Experienced software engineer specializing in backend development and AI/ML.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I'm a dedicated software engineer with a strong focus on backend development and machine learning. My journey began with a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Lagos, and I've since honed my skills in various technologies, including Python, FastAPI, and cloud infrastructure. My experience spans multiple roles, from founding software engineer at DiscoveryAI to senior software engineer at The Zebra, where I co-engineered a custom MLOps framework that significantly reduced development timelines.
Throughout my career, I've successfully led projects that optimize performance and enhance user experience. For instance, I architected a scalable real-time ML recommender system that increased revenue per user by 23%. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to mentor others and implement robust monitoring systems, ensuring data accuracy and model reliability. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical expertise to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
VigilantVault
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Architected the data model and system architecture for a data privacy SaaS application, implementing encryption and role-based access control. Developed the core account module and established CI/CD pipelines using Gitea Runner to automate build, testing, and deployment processes.
Founding Software Engineer
DiscoveryAI
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)
Engineered a robust web scraping pipeline using Python and Azure Durable Functions to collect and cleanse 7M+ US State Regulations, ensuring data integrity. Conducted research and implemented a RAG-based legal Q&A chatbot prototype, optimizing document retrieval and LLM interaction for efficient response streaming.
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform
The Zebra
Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Co-engineered 'Galadriel,' a custom MLOps framework, significantly reducing dev-to-prod timelines by 80% for real-time ML models. Architected a scalable, microservice-based real-time ML recommender system that increased Revenue per User by 23% and resolved 400ms timeout issues, reducing ML service latency by 60%.
Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform
The Zebra
May 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Led critical refactoring of EventPipeline (AWS Kinesis) using OOP principles, supporting rapid team onboarding and a 30% increase in team velocity. Developed a webhook solution integrating Iterable with Snowflake via Kinesis, improving click-through rates by 10% and optimizing Kinesis ingestion for 40% reduction in API calls.
Software Engineer, Backend
The Zebra
Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Provided technical leadership in integrating 15 new insurance partners within a year, guiding API integrations and data flow management. Co-created DRIFT, a scalable asynchronous microservice, reducing partner integration time by 60% and adapting Ad-Turbine to increase ad revenue by 15%.
Software Engineer
Andela
Mar 2015 - May 2019 (4 years 2 months)
Co-developed and launched Allocations, a full-stack internal web application integrated with BaseCRM, to optimize the matching of software developers with client partners. This role was part of a software engineering fellowship, focusing on internal tools.
Software Engineer, Data
Fathom
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 (4 months)
Developed a batch data pipeline using Python and AWS Glue, migrating data to Redshift and implementing dimensional modeling to improve query performance. Created data visualizations using Periscope.
Software Engineer
2U Inc.
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Enhanced Ellis-Island, a web application, streamlining website creation for university programs and contributing to faster launches. This involved improving the user interface and backend logic to optimize the platform.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udacity
Nanodegree, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree program.
University Of Lagos
B.Sc., Computer Engineering
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
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