OLOLADE Oluwatobiloba
Tech Lead | Software Engineer
Lagos, NG.About
Highly accomplished Tech Lead and Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable web and mobile applications. Specializing in full-stack development, DevOps, and Service-Oriented Architectures, I excel at leading diverse technical teams, driving product innovation, and optimizing system performance to achieve strategic business objectives within fast-paced environments.
Work
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Summary
Led technology strategy and development operations for Moneymie, overseeing architectural design, product delivery, and a 7-person development team to drive platform innovation and business growth.
Highlights
Spearheaded technology strategy and architecture for the Moneymie platform, ensuring scalability and innovation while managing external partnerships and technical customer relationships.
Managed a team of 7 developers, providing technical leadership, setting development standards, and fostering a collaborative environment for high-quality software delivery.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Business Development, and Operations teams to define and deliver new products and enhancements, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
Oversaw end-to-end system design and architectural changes, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions for the financial technology platform.
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Served as Chief Technology Officer at Tradebuza, leading technology strategy, overseeing system architecture, and managing a 5-person development team to drive product innovation and operational excellence.
Highlights
Directed technology strategy and platform development, including forming strategic partnerships and managing external technical relationships to expand market reach.
Oversaw comprehensive system design and architectural evolution, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions for the platform.
Collaborated closely with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to define, develop, and launch new products and enhancements, directly impacting business growth.
Established and enforced technology standards and best practices across the organization, enhancing development efficiency and code quality for a 5-person team.
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Developed backend systems for the BleepMe cross-platform ride-finding software and mentored junior web developers at CSLAB.
Highlights
Developed robust backend systems for the BleepMe project, a cross-platform software facilitating ride-finding services within Ile-Ife.
Mentored 2 junior web developers, contributing to their skill development and increasing team productivity by an estimated 20%.
Contributed to the design and implementation of scalable web solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability for the application.
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Co-founded Zatcho!, developing an innovative personal safety application designed to keep users' trusted contacts informed of their movements non-intrusively.
Highlights
Co-founded and developed Zatcho!, a personal safety application that provided non-intrusive location-sharing capabilities for emergency situations.
Designed and implemented the core functionalities of the platform, focusing on user experience and data privacy for a seamless interaction.
Managed the end-to-end development lifecycle of the application, from concept to deployment, demonstrating full-stack engineering capabilities.
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Developed web and mobile backend solutions for Disconnetor, streamlining electricity disconnection and reconnection processes for field agents and management.
Highlights
Designed and built a web application that enabled efficient management of electricity disconnections and reconnections for utility services.
Developed the backend for the Android mobile application, empowering field agents to report and process disconnections and reconnections in real-time.
Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy for utility service management.
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Engineered a robust e-commerce marketplace and a dedicated Merchant Portal for Paddymall, facilitating seamless interactions and efficient order management.
Highlights
Developed a comprehensive e-commerce marketplace platform, enabling seamless interaction between merchants and customers.
Designed and implemented a dedicated Merchant Portal, empowering vendors to efficiently manage products and orders, improving operational workflow.
Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring a high-quality and scalable e-commerce solution.
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Co-founded Kedesa Inc., leading the full-stack development of a mobile messaging platform and its Android application, incorporating innovative features like missed call verification.
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Led the development of a full-stack mobile messaging platform, encompassing both backend services and the Android mobile application.
Co-founded the Kedesa Project, driving technical vision and execution for the mobile communication platform.
Engineered the Android mobile application using Cordova and AngularJS, ensuring a robust and responsive user experience.
Collaborated with the development team to integrate a missed call verification feature, enhancing user authentication and platform security.
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Developed diverse web applications for Yellowdata Nigeria LTD., including a movie platform and a comprehensive Hospital Management System, demonstrating versatile full-stack capabilities.
Highlights
Designed and implemented a movie platform, enabling users to review movies and purchase tickets, enhancing the entertainment experience.
Contributed as a co-founder to the filmsandcinemas project, overseeing technical aspects of its development.
Collaborated with a team to develop a robust Hospital Management System, streamlining day-to-day operations for healthcare facilities.
Managed the full-stack development of the Hospital Management System web application, ensuring functionality and user experience.
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Co-founded Elta Solutions Ltd., leading development efforts and managing diverse mobile and web projects from conception to deployment, while driving R&D initiatives.
Highlights
Led cross-functional teams in coordinating and executing multiple medium to large-scale mobile and web application development projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Managed technical decision-making and customer relationships, translating complex requirements into effective software solutions.
Drove research and development into new libraries, tools, and services, enhancing team productivity and streamlining development processes.
Designed and implemented robust architectures for various platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across diverse project scopes.
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Developed and integrated medium to large-scale enterprise applications at TheCodec Systems Limited, contributing to enhanced production quality and innovative product solutions.
Highlights
Developed and managed multiple medium to large-scale enterprise applications, including successful integration with existing open-source software systems.
Contributed significantly to technical design decisions, leading to improved production quality and more effective user-facing and internal products.
Implemented robust software solutions that addressed complex business requirements, optimizing system performance and reliability.
Awards
Google Launchpad 2017
Awarded By
Google (Tradebuza)
Recognized for participation in a prestigious startup accelerator program, fostering innovation and business development.
Languages
English
Skills
Programming Languages & Frameworks
PHP, MySQL, AngularJS, Vue.js, Node.js, React, Webpack, NPM, Browserify, GraphQL, WebSockets, SSEs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL.
DevOps & Cloud Technologies
CI/CD, AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Server Management, Linux.
Software Architecture & Design
Object-Oriented Technologies, Service-Oriented Architecture (SoA), System Design, Scalable Enterprise Systems, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Technical Design Decision Making.
Tools & Methodologies
GIT, Debugging, Analytical Skills, Agile Methodologies.
Web & Mobile Development
Web Application Development, Mobile Application Development, E-commerce Platforms, Android Development, Cordova, Content Management Systems (WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce).
Leadership & Collaboration
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Technical Customer Relationships, Mentorship, Product Definition & Delivery.
Interests
Hobbies
Classical Music, Movies, Reading, Playing the Guitar, Playing Chess.
Professional Interests
Programming.