About
Experienced Full Stack Developer (Web & Mobile) with over a decade of building scalable, high-performance applications. Skilled in React Native, Laravel, and modern front-end frameworks, with a strong focus on agile development, problem-solving, and creating smooth user experiences. Passionate about leading teams, mentoring developers, and implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows. Dedicated to leveraging technology to build impactful solutions that drive business growth and user engagement.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Hello.Cv
Leading backend development and technical initiatives for AI-powered features, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with strategic business objectives.
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Spearheaded backend development for AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, which increased user engagement by 45% through customizable portfolios.
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Developed scalable software solutions, ensuring alignment with technology strategy and seamless execution of project roadmaps and timelines.
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Provided technical leadership, guiding the design and implementation of key technology initiatives to enhance innovation and system efficiency.
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Managed the full feature development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and maintenance.
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Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures to support organizational growth and evolving technical requirements.
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Enforced high coding standards and best practices in development, testing, and deployment, ensuring reliable and maintainable solutions.
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Collaborated cross-functionally with product, operations, and business teams to ensure software solutions aligned with strategic business objectives and customer expectations.
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Implemented robust security measures and compliance protocols, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and protecting sensitive user data.
Senior Software Engineer
Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)
Led Laravel development and API design, focusing on performance optimization and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable full-stack applications.
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Led Laravel development initiatives, optimizing performance and reducing page load time by 20%, significantly enhancing system scalability and efficiency.
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Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, improving third-party integrations and increasing data processing speed by 30%, which ensured seamless system interoperability.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, QA, and product managers to ensure timely delivery of scalable full-stack applications aligned with business needs.
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Conducted comprehensive performance tuning, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, and enhancing overall system stability.
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Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and fostered adherence to software development best practices, leading to improved team productivity.
Software Engineer
ByteFoundry Limited
Developed mobile applications and automated CI/CD pipelines, focusing on enhancing user experience, security, and application stability.
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Developed the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile application for Android and iOS, enhancing customer experience and increasing user retention by 25%.
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Automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 40%, improving workflow efficiency, and minimizing production errors.
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Collaborated with UI/UX designers to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly mobile applications optimized for performance and accessibility.
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Integrated secure payment gateways, improving transaction success rates, reducing failures, and enabling seamless financial interactions.
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Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, maintaining 99.9% application uptime and preventing service disruptions.
Head of Engineering
234Parts Limited
Led mobile app development and engineering teams, overseeing system architecture, API design, and team mentorship to drive product growth and efficiency.
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Led mobile app development for 234Parts, increasing daily active users by 35% and optimizing user experience.
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Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, enhancing third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless cross-platform data exchange.
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Managed a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration among developers, designers, and product managers to optimize project execution.
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Conducted comprehensive system architecture planning to ensure application scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability.
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Mentored junior engineers, provided technical guidance, conducted code reviews, and ensured adherence to industry best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Excite Panacea Ltd.
Developed and maintained high-performance Laravel and React Native applications, translating client requirements into robust software solutions.
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Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable Laravel and React Native applications, ensuring seamless user experience.
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Translated complex client requirements into robust functional software solutions, improving project success rates and aligning deliverables with business objectives.
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Integrated secure third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social authentication, to enhance application security and usability.
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Deployed applications across diverse hosting environments, ensuring optimized uptime and continuous availability for end users.
PHP Developer
Aspire Technologies
Contributed to web application development and maintenance, focusing on functionality, performance, and secure deployments.
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Assisted in the development of Laravel-based web applications, enhancing functionality and stability to meet business requirements.
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Collaborated with senior developers to enhance existing features and implement new functionalities, improving overall system performance.
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Contributed to database optimization efforts, ensuring efficient data retrieval and improved application response times.
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Maintained application deployments, ensuring secure updates and optimizing backend processes for enhanced performance.