Backend Engineer

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Bio

Afolabi A. is a Backend Engineer with over three years of experience in developing scalable and high-performance backend services. He is proficient in Python, C++, and Go, utilizing frameworks such as Django, Django Rest Framework, FastAPI, and Gin to build RESTful APIs and backend services. Afolabi is skilled in database management with PostgreSQL and MySQL, and has experience deploying applications on AWS. His work often involves implementing security protocols and optimizing system performance. At NURU SOLUTIONS, Afolabi developed and maintained scalable backend services using Python and Django, and implemented secure authentication mechanisms with JWT tokens. He also architected RESTful APIs for the Zerobolas E-commerce Mobile App, and developed core backend services for AFEX's HRMS and BMS systems. Afolabi holds a B.Sc. in Human Anatomy from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is pursuing an M.Sc. in the same field at the University of Ibadan. He is well-suited for roles that require innovative backend development and system optimization.

Expertise
PythonC++GoLangAWSFast APISQLBashDatabase:DocumentDatabase:CacheingDatabase:RelationalFlaskGraphQLKafkaWebScraping
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Assessments

General Coding Assessment

Perfect score on H Distance Question, Difficulty Easy · Great score on Two Algorithm Questions, Difficulty Medium · Good score on String Scramble Question, Difficulty Medium

Projects

Zerobolas E-commerce Mobile App

Architected and implemented RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework for product catalog management, user authentication, and order processing

AFEX HRMS (Human Resource Management System)

Developed core backend services using Python/Django for employee data management, performance tracking, and payroll processing

AFEX BMS (Budget Management System)

Developed high-performance REST APIs using Django Ninja framework, implemented multi-tier approval workflow system for budget requests

Experience
  1. Backend Developer

    NURU SOLUTIONS, KenyaJan 2025Jan 2026
    • Developed and maintained scalable backend services using Python and Django frameworks
    • Created robust database schemas and optimized database queries using PostgreSQL
    • Conducted code reviews and collaborated with cross-functional teams
    • Implemented secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT tokens
    • Deployed and managed applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
    PythonDjangoPostgreSQLAWSNestjsTypescript
  2. Robotics Engineer

    TECH TALENT, NigeriaOct 2024Jan 2025
    • Developed robotic prototypes using Python and C++
    • Designed and implemented advanced algorithms in C++ for robotics tasks
    • Utilized ROS to create modular and scalable robotic software architectures
    • Conducted testing and validation of robotic systems
    PythonC++ROS
  3. Backend Developer

    AFEX, NigeriaJan 2023Oct 2024
    • Collaborated with the development team to design, develop, and test software solutions
    • Implemented and maintained database structures and optimized data retrieval processes
    • Contributed to the development of RESTful APIs and web services
    • Implemented security measures such as authentication and access control
    PythonDjangoRESTful APIs
Education
  1. M.Sc. Human Anatomy

    University of Ibadan, Oyo state, NigeriaNigeria2022 — 2024
  2. B.Sc. Human Anatomy

    Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun state, NigeriaNigeria2017 — 2021
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