FOLAYAN TOBI ABIOLA

Software Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

Experienced Software Developer with 3+ years in C#/.NET Framework, specializing in scalable web applications and APIs for financial solutions. Proven ability to optimize system performance by 50% and deliver user-centric platforms. Transitioning from an Audit Associate role at KPMG, bringing enhanced analytical, problem-solving, and cross-domain business process optimization skills to drive innovative software development.

Work

KPMG Professional Services
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Audit Associate

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Currently serving as an Audit Associate, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to financial data and processes, while enhancing communication and project management within cross-functional teams.

Highlights

Prepared and meticulously reviewed audit working papers across diverse financial areas, ensuring compliance and accuracy critical for financial system validation.

Resolved complex accounting discrepancies for clients, reconciling financial data to ensure integrity and compliance, directly impacting financial statement accuracy.

Fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, significantly enhancing communication and project delivery efficiency.

Leveraged KPMG Clara Workflow (KcW) to automate audit procedures, optimizing data-enabled workflows and generating critical data visualizations for informed decision-making.

Precise Financial Systems Ltd
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Software Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and maintained robust financial software solutions, specializing in C#/.NET Framework and MS SQL Server, for a leading financial technology company serving over 36 African countries.

Highlights

Designed and maintained a C# .NET Windows Service (UReader) with MS SQL Server, automating the retrieval, extraction, and processing of diverse financial data files (.xlsx, .csv, .txt, .xls) for secure database storage.

Developed and optimized critical algorithms, boosting the service-based application's performance and processing speed by 50%.

Collaborated within an Agile team to develop robust C# .NET Framework applications, integrating RESTful WebAPI services for seamless data exchange and functionality.

Led end-to-end Agile requirement gathering, validation, and user story development, ensuring precise alignment of functional and non-functional specifications with business objectives.

Developed and maintained a .NET MVC application with jQuery AJAX and MS SQL Server, enabling customers to manage dashboards, process orders, make payments, and submit support tickets efficiently.

Conducted extensive requirement gathering and stakeholder interviews, translating complex user needs into innovative software solutions that enhanced business processes.

Optimized Microsoft SQL Server database performance through in-depth analysis and strategic index tuning, significantly improving SQL query speeds and system responsiveness.

Implemented secure and efficient .NET MVC Framework solutions with MS SQL Server, contributing to the successful deployment and verification of critical production environment upgrades.

Education

University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Computer Engineering

Grade: 4.03/5.00 (Second Class Upper Division)

Yaba College of Technology
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

National Diploma

Computer Engineering

Grade: 3.59/4.00 (Distinction)

Languages

English

Certificates

Google Cybersecurity 8 Course Certification

Issued By

Google

Skills

Programming Languages

C#, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.

Frameworks & Libraries

.NET CORE, ASP.NET MVC, WEB API, NodeJS, ReactJS, Angular 18, jQuery AJAX.

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL.

Development Methodologies

Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Requirement Gathering, User Story Development, Business Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Project Progress Reporting, Algorithm Design.

Tools & Platforms

KPMG Clara Workflow (KcW).

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Data Handling, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Time Management, Digital Design.