Dipo

As the lead developer for BirdieFootball, a digital platform exploring football, lifestyle, and culture, I built the entire site from the ground up, from backend architecture to frontend design. Using NestJS, and PostgreSQL, I developed secure RESTful APIs and optimized database performance with Redis caching, cutting page load times by over 60%. On the frontend, I crafted a custom Ghost theme with JavaScript, Handlebars, and CSS, creating a smooth, responsive experience that boosted engagement by 45%. I also set up an automated CI/CD pipeline with Docker and GitHub Actions, ensuring zero-downtime deployments and fast iteration. Beyond the launch, I continue to maintain and refine the platform, fixing bugs, adding features, and keeping performance top-tier as the site grows past 2,000 monthly visitors.

As the website manager for SustyVibes, an environmental and social impact organization, I oversaw the entire WordPress ecosystem, the main platform and two subdomains, serving over 15,000 monthly visitors with 99.7% uptime. I customized themes, plugins, and site structures using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL to enhance both the user experience and content management workflow, boosting efficiency by 50%. I also worked on performance optimization, implementing database tuning and WP Super Cache strategies that cut server load by 42% and raised Google PageSpeed scores from 65 to 91. To strengthen reliability, I integrated third-party APIs for donations and analytics, and hardened security with SSL, Cloudflare CDN, firewall rules, and access controls effectively blocking over 1,000 malicious requests each month.

At Emotive, I focused on building and scaling backend systems powering both e-commerce and communication platforms. Working with Node.js (NestJS) and ASP.NET Core, I developed and maintained RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring reliability and performance for active users. I also designed and optimized PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB databases, implementing smart indexing that cut query times by over 50%. To improve stability and scalability, I integrated Redis caching and RabbitMQ for asynchronous job processing, boosting API throughput by 40% during peak traffic. I also handled authentication and security, implementing JWT, OAuth2.0, and RBAC via IdentityServer, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 78%. Beyond coding, I managed CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Actions, deploying containerized applications to AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) in under 15 minutes. I also led testing efforts with Jest and Mocha, which helped reduce production bugs by over 60% within six months.

At RapidMVP, a software development agency, I built and maintained backend systems powering fast-moving startup products across fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS. Working with Node.js (Express) and ASP.NET Core, I developed API-first architectures that enabled smooth frontend integration and faster delivery timelines, often launching MVPs within just 4–6 weeks. I designed lightweight, scalable databases using PostgreSQL and MongoDB, optimized for quick iteration and early-stage validation. I also implemented secure authentication flows with JWT and OAuth2.0, and integrated payment, email, and analytics APIs to deliver production-ready functionality. My work helped lay solid performance and security foundations that allowed several clients to successfully scale their platforms after launch.

At FitzzyTech Institute, I taught full-stack web development to over 40 students across three cohorts, covering everything from HTML, CSS, and React on the frontend to Node.js, Express, and MongoDB on the backend. I designed a hands-on curriculum focused on building real projects, including RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and database-driven apps, helping students gain practical, job-ready experience. Beyond classroom teaching, I mentored students through their capstone projects, guiding them on API design, performance optimization, and clean coding practices. I also introduced them to Git/GitHub workflows, Agile methodologies, and key principles of testing, security, and scalable architecture, ensuring they left with both technical confidence and professional readiness.

At Unilorin, I immersed myself in the rich world of chemical engineering, where every lesson served as a cornerstone in the intricate process of shaping innovative designs. The curriculum seamlessly integrated theoretical principles with hands-on applications, fostering a holistic understanding of chemical engineering concepts. From process design to product creation, the university's approach encouraged us to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. For instance, engaging in projects that involved designing efficient chemical processes mirrored the challenges faced in tech, highlighting the universality of problem-solving methodologies. This holistic educational journey has not only equipped me with a solid foundation in chemical engineering but has also instilled a versatile mindset applicable to various domains within the tech industry.