PRAISE OLOLADE ADEKUNLE

Full Stack Software Engineer
Ikeja, NG.

About

Results-driven Full Stack Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience in developing robust web applications and scalable solutions across diverse domains. Proficient in modern front-end technologies like React and back-end frameworks such as Laravel and PHP, with specialized expertise in WordPress CMS customization and Linux server management. Proven ability to optimize system performance, enhance user experience, and lead critical migrations. Eager to leverage technical acumen and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and contribute to high-performing agile teams.

Work

Playhouse Communication Ltd.
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Full Stack Developer / Application Support Analyst

Summary

Full Stack Developer and Application Support Analyst responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications for key clients, including MTN Nigeria. Focused on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless operations through comprehensive technical support and strategic system enhancements.

Highlights

Led the successful migration of all corporate WordPress sites (including mtn.ng, MTN Business, MoMo PSB) to a new theme, a pioneering achievement within the MTN Group. Leveraged Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg blocks, and custom templates to significantly extend features and optimize content workflows.

Architected and delivered high-quality commercial websites, ensuring adherence to stringent coding standards and achieving comprehensive cross-browser compatibility, enhancing user accessibility.

Engineered responsive front-end components for official MTN Nigeria web applications, significantly improving user engagement and interface functionality.

Executed diverse web development projects utilizing a robust tech stack including React, Laravel, PHP, WordPress, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap, delivering high-quality web solutions.

Proactively identified and resolved critical bugs and technical issues, optimizing website performance and ensuring seamless application operation.

Drove a 150% increase in subscriber base by optimizing email marketing campaigns, enhancing click-through and open rates through A/B testing, targeted segmentation, and custom HTML email templates.

Developed and integrated custom internal APIs to streamline critical business processes, enhancing data accessibility and driving operational efficiency.

Managed and optimized Apache web servers, overseeing virtual host configurations, SSL certificate installations, and comprehensive log management to ensure peak application performance and security.

Actively participated in agile sprint cycles, contributing to planning, estimation, story grooming, product demonstrations, and post-release retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and improvement.

Managed comprehensive maintenance for company-wide projects, encompassing hosting, server management, and troubleshooting. Refactored and optimized front-end and back-end codebases, implementing security best practices to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance.

Coordinated and executed time-sensitive updates, including critical content changes and strategic feature rollouts, ensuring timely delivery and minimal disruption.

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University

B.Sc

Computer Science with Economics

Courses

Data Structures and Algorithms

Human-Computer Interaction Design

System Analysis and Design Methodologies

Techniques in Software Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Database

Object-Oriented Programming

Computer System Project Management

King's College, Lagos

West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE)

General Studies

Languages

English

Native

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Laravel, jQuery.

CMS & UI Libraries

WordPress, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.

Database Management

MySQL.

Server Management & Operations

Linux, Apache, Virtual Host Management, SSL Certificate Installation, Log Management.

Workflow & Version Control

Github, Slack, Trello, Jira.

Software Development Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, SDLC.

Interests

Hobbies

Reading, Travelling, Music.