Samuel Onyekachukwu Ezeala

Backend Developer

Lagos, NG.

About

Goal-oriented Backend Developer with a strong foundation in FastAPI, REST API design, and robust database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), eager to build scalable and secure web services. Leveraging an Electrical & Electronics Engineering background, I excel at optimizing system efficiency and automating processes. Proven ability to deliver production-ready solutions, implement advanced security protocols, and drive projects with an agile, collaborative approach, seeking roles in Backend Engineering, Cloud Computing, and Mixed Reality Engineering.

Work

Personal Project

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Backend Developer

Virtual, , Nigeria

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Summary

Developed a FastAPI-based event management API system to streamline event organization and user interaction.

Highlights

Engineered a FastAPI-based API system that enables users to view, register for, and track attendance for various events, enhancing event management efficiency.

Implemented robust API endpoints for event creation, user registration, and attendance tracking, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.

Designed and integrated database models to support event data, user profiles, and attendance records, ensuring data integrity and scalability.

Personal Project

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Backend Developer

Virtual, , Nigeria

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Summary

Built a production-ready REST API for a booking platform, featuring secure authentication and comprehensive management functionalities.

Highlights

Developed a production-ready REST API for a booking platform, utilizing JWT authentication and bcrypt password hashing to ensure high-level data security.

Implemented full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for users, services, and bookings, enabling comprehensive platform management for administrators.

Enabled users to browse services, make bookings, and submit reviews, significantly enhancing user engagement and platform functionality.

Personal Project

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Backend Developer

Virtual, , Nigeria

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Summary

Created a FastAPI-powered e-commerce backend for a mobile scan-and-pay application, optimizing the shopping experience for users in Nigeria.

Highlights

Developed the FastAPI backend for RetailGo, an innovative e-commerce application facilitating mobile scan-and-pay functionality for shoppers in Nigeria.

Streamlined the purchasing process by eliminating traditional queuing, significantly reducing customer stress and transaction delays.

Designed and implemented API logic to support product scanning, payment processing, and inventory management, ensuring a smooth and efficient mobile shopping experience.

Education

AltSchool Africa

Virtual Learning, ,
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Diploma Backend Engineering Grade:

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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BSc Electrical and Electronics Engineering Grade:

Certificates

Diploma, Backend Engineering

AltSchool Africa

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST API.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Object-relational mapping (ORM).

Tools & Technologies

Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins), Version Control (Git/GitHub), Error Handling & Debugging.

Security & Authentication

JWT, OAUTH, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), Bcrypt.

Soft Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Agile Methodologies.