ROY-LAYINDE AYOOLA
Senior Backend Engineer | Web3 Security & Auditing
Lagos, NG.About
A highly accomplished Senior Backend Engineer with 6 years of experience, specializing in building scalable, secure systems for both traditional and Web3 environments. Expertly bridges the gap between complex technical challenges and strategic solutions, now leveraging a strong background in blockchain development and personal auditing experience to enhance security and compliance for Web3 companies.
Work
Brussels, Belgium
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Contract
Summary
As Senior Backend Engineer at Trustblock, I develop robust solutions bridging Web3 companies with auditors, focusing on security, compliance, and efficient blockchain auditing processes.
Highlights
Engineered scalable backend systems to facilitate comprehensive security audits for Web3 companies, enhancing transparency and trust in blockchain ecosystems.
Applied personal auditing expertise to integrate critical security protocols and compliance features, streamlining the audit workflow for clients and partners.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Web3 developers and security auditors to translate complex technical requirements into actionable platform features.
Designed and implemented secure API integrations, enabling seamless data exchange between Trustblock's platform and various Web3 protocols and auditing tools.
Bitovi
|Senior Backend Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, US
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Summary
Led backend development initiatives, collaborating with project partners to deliver robust solutions and improve system efficiency for diverse client needs.
Highlights
Cooperated with project partners, including Contractor Campus, to conduct comprehensive system analysis and design, achieving a 50% cost reduction in development.
Developed and executed comprehensive test cases for Yum! Brands, achieving 100% coverage and reducing critical defects by 40% during the testing phase for KFC.
Architected a game-changing open-source library that enhanced Sequelize ORM capabilities, delivering a 60% decrease in development time for users.
Led the team in building an internal staffing app API, enabling Bitovi to meet client needs effectively and reducing paperwork by 70%.
Casava
|Backend Engineer / Contract
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed backend infrastructure development and optimized payment systems to support rapid growth and secure critical funding.
Highlights
Led the backend team in building infrastructure instrumental in securing $4,000,000 in Series A funding.
Integrated health insurance with a leading African service provider, extending coverage to over 300,000 entrepreneurs.
Streamlined payment workflows by addressing recurring payment bugs, resulting in a 25% increase in successful transactions and reducing technical debt.
Launched a custom dashboard for over 15 insurance industry partners, developing tailored microservices to meet their specific needs.
Digital Abundance
|Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, integrate payment solutions, and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency.
Highlights
Collaborated with product and marketing teams to redesign the onboarding process, improving user experience by 40% and reducing latency to 100ms.
Integrated Coinbase and Uniswap, increasing payment options by 40% to drive customer conversion and boost revenue for 20,000+ users.
Initiated the use of AWS auto-scaling, reducing monthly cloud infrastructure costs by approximately $2,000.
Created a library that automated Swagger documentation generation for request/response, resulting in a 30% reduction in development time.
Software Business Consulting Solutions
|Fullstack Engineer
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Summary
Designed and developed enterprise solutions, including a document management system and a crypto trading bot, while effectively communicating technical concepts.
Highlights
Designed and developed a Document Management System, currently utilized internally by over 20 banks and generating annual revenue 10 times higher.
Integrated a crypto trading bot for a client, resulting in a 98% reduction in trading time and enabling strategy-based trade execution.
Communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical clients by utilizing simplified terminology, significantly enhancing overall understanding.
Education
UNILAG
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Bachelor of Science
Chemical Engineering
Skills
Languages
Node.js, Python, Rust, Java, Golang, PHP, Solidity, Javascript.
Frameworks/Libraries
Nest.js, Fiber, Django, Springboot, Laravel, Actix, React, Vue, Gin.
Database
Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j, Redis, MongoDB.
CI/CD/Workflow
Jenkins, Travis CI, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Jira, Notion, Asana.
Cloud
AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean.
Other Technologies
Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Foundry, Bash, Solana, EVM, Ethers, Web3 Security, Blockchain Auditing.