I am Akeem Amusat, a dedicated software developer specializing in backend development, cloud, and software engineering. My passion lies in creating robust and efficient solutions that contribute to streamlined processes and enhanced user experiences.

Work Experience

Woven Finance

• Backend Developer

  Mar. 2023 – Present

  Lagos, Nigeria

  • Developed an automated callback service, reducing unsent callback notifications by 99%.
  • Refactored TSQ service, decreasing transactions with unknown status by almost 40%.
  • Created a transaction status query API, empowering merchants for independent status checks.
  • Collaborated on troubleshooting and resolving production issues for uninterrupted service.

CRC Credit Bureau

• Software Developer

  Mar. 2021 – Apr. 2023

  Lagos, Nigeria

  • Led a team to design automated instant settlement, reducing monthly reconciliation by 90%.
  • Developed backend for web and mobile applications, streamlining credit report processing.
  • Revamped deployment processes with GitHub Actions, achieving a 99% improvement in speed.
  • Led the migration of a legacy application from PHP 5 to PHP 7.4.x.

Tek Experts

• Technical Support Engineer

  Sept. 2020 – Mar. 2021

  Lagos, Nigeria

  • Provided technical support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers.
  • Utilized tools like Azure DevOps to resolve technical issues and submitted bugs for improvements.

National Youth Service (CRC)

• Coding Instructor

  Mar. 2019 – Apr. 2020

  Lagos, Nigeria

  • Conducted live coding sessions and provided hands-on exercises for students.
  • Reviewed and provided feedback on students’ code to enhance coding skills.

Fiverr Platform

• Freelance Developer

  Sept. 2016 – Feb. 2019

  Lagos, Nigeria

  • Developed Python automation scripts and dynamic dashboards for clients.

Projects

• URL Shorter
  • An open-source URL shortening service using FastAPI, Postgres, AWS, and available on GitHub. Implements modern API design principles and concepts, including caching and rate limiting.
• Technical Blogging
  • Regularly contribute to The Wandering Coder, documenting insights and learnings from my career path.

Education

• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

  • B.Tech. Computer Science

    Feb. 2013 – Sept. 2018

    Lagos, Nigeria

  • Member of the Google HashCode Community.

Technical Strengths

• Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, Python
• Technologies: Git, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Systems: Linux, macOS, Windows

Feel free to keep in touch using your preferred social media – I have linked to all of my frequently-used accounts in the bottom left! Please keep in mind that all opinions expressed on this website and social media are my own, personal views; they are not reflective of, nor endorsed by, my employer.

Email me at [email protected] or explore my work on https://olayml.xyz.