EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

Work Experience

Applai Grants – Backend Engineer

Applai Grants – Backend Engineer

Lagos, Nigeria | October 2024 – Present

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams of UI/UX, frontend, and backend engineers to maintain and scale an AI-powered grant application platform for startups and SMEs.
  • Improved backend performance, security, and API integrations to enhance automation and user experience.
  • Contributed to the development and testing of the platform’s upcoming V2 release, focusing on scalability and new AI-driven features.
  • Participated in agile sprints, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, high-quality releases.
RiseVest – Backend Trainee

RiseVest – Backend Trainee

Lagos, Nigeria | January 2024 – Present

  • Created and maintained detailed API documentation with Swagger, improving collaboration and integration efficiency across teams.
  • Applied DevOps practices using Docker, Prometheus, and Grafana for system monitoring, performance insights, and deployment automation.
  • Leading backend development of a community platform launching early 2026, enabling diaspora and local members to contribute to village initiatives.
  • Published several cloud-based solutions, including an electronic diary application, a company file drive system, and multiple APIs for blog platforms.
Freelance – ACIU (Community Platform)

Freelance – ACIU (Community Platform)

Remote / RiseVest Project | July 2025 – January 2026 (ongoing)

  • Backend Developer in a team of Product Manager, 2 frontend developers, UI/UX designer, and another backend developer.
  • Implemented Stripe payments, mass email sending with queue workers (Resend), and admin dashboards for dues, donations, projects, and events.
  • Designed scalable backend architecture for national and branch admins with members management.
HubbleMind – Machine Learning Engineer (Intern)

HubbleMind – Machine Learning Engineer (Intern)

Bangalore, India | December 2024

  • Designed and implemented a Coupon Recommendation System using Random Forest, Logistic Regression, and Decision Trees.
  • Delivered detailed weekly technical reports highlighting project progress, code development, and optimization efforts.
  • Enhanced model performance by 20% through hyperparameter tuning and iterative refinement.
EISL Lab – Hardware Engineer (Intern)

EISL Lab – Hardware Engineer (Intern)

Niger, Nigeria | June 2024 – November 2024

  • Developed a flash flood classification model using a custom CNN for real-time flood detection.
  • Collaborated with ML and QA engineers to prototype AI-integrated embedded systems.
  • Enhanced legacy embedded system projects from past five years, achieving 20% improvement in success rate.

Certifications

Design Thinking – Certificate of Completion

Design Thinking – Certificate of Completion

HP LIFE Online Course

May 31, 2025

Effective Communication – Certificate of Completion

Effective Communication – Certificate of Completion

HP LIFE Online Course

June 2, 2025

Certificate of Internship – Machine Learning Intern

Certificate of Internship – Machine Learning Intern

HubbleMind Labs Private Limited

January 9, 2025

Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

University of California, Irvine – Coursera

December 27, 2023