JOBA ADEWUMI

Senior-level Software Engineer, Founding Engineer
Lagos, NG.

About

Senior-level Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in architecting high-performance backend systems and scalable infrastructure. As a Founding Engineer, I have a proven track record of leading product development from ideation to global deployment, integrating AI/ML to maximize engineering velocity. My expertise combines deep technical rigor with a product-owner mindset, driving impactful solutions across diverse industries.

Work

OvadaHealth
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Founding Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Architected and deployed the full backend infrastructure for a health-fintech platform, ensuring high availability and secure data handling.

Highlights

Architected and deployed a comprehensive backend infrastructure for a health-fintech platform using Go, achieving 99.9% uptime and high availability for critical services.

Designed and implemented secure, high-performance REST APIs, meticulously handling sensitive health data in compliance with global data privacy and security standards.

Streamlined development workflows by implementing automated CI/CD pipelines and unit testing suites, increasing deployment velocity by 30%.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to define precise technical specifications, bridging business requirements with engineering execution.

DigitalParents
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Founding Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led the end-to-end development of a scalable parenting-tech platform, focusing on user-centric design and distributed environments.

Highlights

Spearheaded end-to-end development of a scalable parenting-tech platform, from ideation to deployment, optimizing for user-centric design and distributed architecture.

Designed and managed a robust PostgreSQL database architecture, effectively handling complex data relationships and real-time user interactions for critical platform functionality.

Pioneered automated system monitoring and alerting solutions, ensuring rapid response to critical production issues and maintaining high system stability.

Implemented scalable backend services to support a growing user base, ensuring seamless performance and reliability under increasing load.

Citu
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Founding Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and secured a scalable backend for a community engagement platform, ensuring modularity, resilience, and secure user access.

Highlights

Developed a secure and scalable backend for a community engagement platform, prioritizing modular code and system resilience to support diverse community interactions.

Implemented robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, ensuring secure access to platform features for thousands of users and protecting sensitive data.

Optimized backend processes to enhance platform responsiveness and user experience, contributing to increased engagement.

Managed deployment and maintenance of core backend services, ensuring continuous operation and reliability for the community platform.

TechDreal
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Technical Lead

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed a team of engineers to deliver custom software solutions, fostering a culture of high-quality code and continuous learning.

Highlights

Managed and led a team of engineers in the successful delivery of custom software solutions, consistently meeting project deadlines and exceeding client expectations.

Fostered a culture of high-quality code and continuous learning within the team, enhancing overall team performance and skill development.

Mentored junior developers through structured code reviews and technical workshops, directly improving overall team delivery speed and technical proficiency.

Implemented agile development methodologies to optimize project delivery and increase team efficiency by 15%.

SwiftXR
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Software Engineer Intern

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and optimized open-source plugins and core engine components, enhancing 3D/AR web experiences and facilitating third-party integration.

Highlights

Developed and maintained open-source-style plugins for major platforms including Canva and Bubble, significantly expanding the reach of 3D/AR web experiences.

Optimized core engine components, resulting in a measurable improvement in frontend asset loading and overall performance.

Authored comprehensive technical documentation and developer guides, facilitating easier integration for third-party developers and fostering community engagement.

Contributed to a high-impact project that enhanced user interaction with 3D/AR content across various web environments.

Volunteer

Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC)
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Lead

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Organized and led a community of student developers, fostering technical growth and open-source contributions.

Highlights

Organized and led a thriving community of student developers, conducting technical workshops on cloud computing, open-source, and software engineering best practices.

Spearheaded multiple community-driven projects, actively encouraging students to build real-world applications and contribute to open-source initiatives.

Education

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Statistics

Grade: Ranked 8th out of 70 students (Top 11.4%)

Courses

Data Structures & Algorithms

Probability

Sampling

Machine Learning Algorithms

Operating Systems (Linux focus)

Distributed Systems

Languages

English

Skills

Python

Expert.

Go (Golang)
TypeScript
SQL
AI/ML Integration
RAG Architectures
Backend Infrastructure
RESTful API Design
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
System Architecture
Upstream Contributions
Community Leadership
Version Control

Git.

Founding Engineer Experience
GDSC Lead
Technical Mentorship
Project Management
CI/CD Pipelines
Unit Testing
Cross-functional Collaboration
Authentication
Authorization
Open-source Plugins
3D/AR Web Experiences
Frontend Optimization
Technical Documentation
Developer Guides
Team Management
Software Solutions Delivery
Code Quality
Continuous Learning
Agile Development
Cloud Computing
Software Engineering Best Practices
Real-world Applications
Data Structures & Algorithms
Probability
Sampling
Machine Learning Algorithms
Operating Systems

Linux focus.

Distributed Systems