Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer - Input Output Group (IOG) (Lace Wallet)
Duration: May 2022 – Present
Summary:- Lace Wallet is a production-grade Cardano wallet serving thousands of active users, providing critical features such as transactions, staking, and account management
- It integrates blockchain SDKs and APIs to enable secure, real-time blockchain interactions and privacy-preserving features through Midnight (ZKP blockchain)
Responsibilities:- Led development of key wallet functionalities improving transaction reliability and user experience on web and extension platforms.
- Integrated Cardano SDKs, blockchain APIs, and third-party services for secure blockchain interactions.
- Contributed to integration of Midnight for privacy-preserving features.
- Collaborated with cryptographers and protocol engineers to implement spec-compliant blockchain features.
- Refactored legacy codebases to improve performance and maintainability.
- Increased test coverage with unit and integration tests to enhance system reliability.
Technologies: TypeScript, React, React Native, Expo, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, TypeORM, GraphQL, RxJS, Docker, Solidity, Git, GitHub, AWS, SCSS
Software Engineer - SpiceFactory LLC (Core Product Development and Maintenance)
Duration: Aug 2021 – Mar 2022
Summary: Worked on improving and maintaining a large existing codebase for a core product, focusing on enhancing user onboarding flows and overall app performance in a startup environment.
Responsibilities:- Refactored complex components into smaller, reusable pieces for maintainability.
- Built backend services using Firebase and AWS to support core features and ensure production reliability.
- Contributed to simplifying onboarding flows to reduce user friction.
- Fixed performance issues related to slow-loading screens and inefficient data fetching.
- Collaborated with a distributed team to deliver features rapidly.
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Firebase, AWS, Scala, GitHub
Software Engineer - Ontrac Technologies Limited (Hotel Management System)
Duration: Feb 2020 – Aug 2021
Summary: Developed a hotel management system used by multiple hotels for daily operations, including a secure desktop app for guest check-in and door access.
Responsibilities:- Led frontend and backend development including APIs, database design, caching, and deployments.
- Built a desktop application focusing on security and usability for hotel staff.
- Introduced Redis caching to improve response times and reduce database load.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate requirements into features.
- Investigated and resolved production issues to maintain system stability.
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Django, Node.js, Angular, React, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Electron, SCSS, Git, Jira, GitHub, Heroku, Vercel
Frontend Engineer - Multilent Software (Computer-Based Testing Platform)
Duration: Mar 2018 – Feb 2020
Summary: Developed the frontend for a computer-based testing platform used by millions of students annually, ensuring a responsive and high-performance user interface during heavy usage periods.
Responsibilities:- Implemented UI features from design to production ensuring clarity and responsiveness.
- Optimized performance to handle large numbers of concurrent users during exams.
- Collaborated with backend engineers to ensure efficient data loading and smooth user experience.
Technologies: TypeScript, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Git, GitLab, Netlify
Education
- MSc. Computer Science
University of East London, UK
2021 – 2023
- BSc. Computer Science
National Open University of Nigeria
2015 – 2019
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2020
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