ODUNTAN BALOGUN

Designed and maintained ETL pipelines to aggregate utilization and operational metrics from Sarcos robotic systems (Guardian XO & Guardian GT), enabling advanced analytics for performance and usage patterns.

Developed multiple admin portal modules using Vue.js, delivering intuitive dashboards for customers to manage fleets, track diagnostics, and configure settings.

Architected and implemented highly available REST APIs with Python Flask and AWS Lambda, ensuring decoupled backend services for seamless frontend integrations.

Collaborated with cloud and DevOps teams to deploy ETL and APIs into AWS, leveraging serverless technologies for scalable, cost-efficient processing and ingestion.

Built automated monitoring and alerting pipelines, ensuring high system reliability and rapid issue resolution across ETL and API services in production environments.

Utilized Django ORM to implement complex filtering and data retrieval capabilities on endpoints, serving financial and portfolio datasets efficiently.

Architected and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, enabling automated testing, deployment, and rollbacks to AWS environments.

Developed a Python CLI tool to orchestrate batch ETL tasks, streamlining upstream data ingestion processes through automated scheduling, execution, logging, and notifications.

Extended backend support for long-running tasks using AWS Lambda and AWS Fargate, enabling scalable, event-driven pre-processing and containerized workloads.

Created a standardized Serverless Application Model (SAM) template for Lambda stacks, enabling consistent deployment patterns across new microservices.

Managed Dockerized services, deploying and running containers on AWS EC2, ensuring high service availability and isolation.

Championed improved code quality by adding unit tests to previously untested modules, significantly increasing test coverage and reducing deployment risks.

Architected and implemented a Node.js Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) service, replacing a legacy Django backend to significantly reduce system complexity and increase responsiveness for Matcher Workbench.

Developed a modern, user-friendly interface with React.js for Matcher Workbench, improving application performance and delivering a significantly enhanced user experience for internal users.

Integrated Sentry for real-time monitoring, alerting, and observability, enabling faster identification and resolution of production issues for Matcher Workbench.

Collaborated cross-functionally to define and support deployment of infrastructure on Google Cloud, ensuring high availability and scalability for Matcher Workbench applications.

Directed infrastructure efforts, including CI/CD pipeline automation, GCP cloud deployment, and application monitoring, ensuring reliable and low-maintenance operations for the Bridge Talent Platform.

Designed and deployed an MVP using Flask and React.js for the Bridge Talent Platform, scaling it into a full-scale, production-grade application with robust architecture and improved user experience.

Integrated Google BigQuery to provide seamless access to historical client data for the Bridge Talent Platform, significantly improving reporting capabilities and business insights.

Optimized database access patterns and backend logic for the Bridge Talent Platform, resulting in faster response times and improved system scalability under load.

Developed a custom OCR application to extract and analyze structured financial data from scanned client statements, streamlining internal audit workflows.

Built a Vue.js dashboard MVP for real-time monitoring and visualization of client-derived data, enabling data-driven decision-making for engagement teams.

Designed and deployed a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Ansible, automating build and deployment processes across development and staging environments.

Containerized application components using Docker, creating and maintaining reusable images for consistent deployments across team environments.

Directed a cross-functional team in building the core application with Python Flask and Django REST Framework (DRF), creating robust APIs for third-party integrations and internal services.

Designed and implemented dedicated Django portals for agents and administrators, supporting secure data management and operational oversight.

Automated background tasks using Celery, shell scripts, and Cron, ensuring reliable execution of processes including document generation, user notifications, and data synchronization.

Implemented multi-factor authentication via Google 2-Step Verification, email, and SMS, significantly enhancing platform security.

Managed and configured a load-balanced infrastructure with two Linux web servers, ensuring high uptime and efficient traffic distribution.

Led and mentored a small team of 2 developers and 1 designer, overseeing task assignment, code reviews, design reviews, and agile planning sessions.

Achieved recognition by being awarded the United Nations-sponsored WSA Innovation Award in 2018 for significant impact in digital public service.

Established site-to-site VPN tunnels with major telcos (MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, Glo), enabling secure API communications for telecom-integrated services.

Developed a modular Python Flask VAS platform to manage subscriber lifecycle events, including activation, service enrollment, and billing reconciliation.

Led development of large-scale content delivery and VAS platforms using Python and PHP, powering SMS/USSD services for major telcos.

Integrated multiple payment gateways into web applications, facilitating online transactions for digital content and service subscriptions.

Coordinated with external telco partners to define protocols, perform joint testing, and deliver compliant services under strict SLAs.

Managed a mixed team of developers and designers, overseeing training, task assignment, pull request reviews, and CI-based deployments.

Introduced and enforced best practices in code quality, release coordination, and development environment standardization.

Developed a bulk SMS marketing application in PHP, enabling clients to send targeted messages to prospective customers.

Delivered multiple bespoke PHP applications tailored to the specific needs of diverse clients.

Engineered a Python-based project tracking enterprise application for National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), deployed on Microsoft IIS.

Managed client engagements from requirements gathering to comprehensive documentation, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Provided second-level technical support for critical enterprise applications at Etisalat, ensuring operational continuity.

Developed mobile subscriber plans using PL/SQL and shell scripts, optimizing service offerings.

Automated large data file loading into an Oracle Exadata Machine using shell scripts, enhancing data processing efficiency.

Developed PL/SQL procedures and packages to analyze transactional data and generate comprehensive reports.

Maintained and administered Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.

Developed a PHP web portal for enterprise staff to generate and monitor the performance of registered distributors.

Built a PHP-based inventory management system for efficient use in Etisalat Support Centers.