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Folarin Taiwo M.
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Folarin Taiwo M. — Backend Engineer

Expertise in Back-End Web (5.0 yr.), Database Management and Administration (5.0 yr.).

 Last verified on December, 2025

Core Skills

C/C++/C#
5 yr.
ASP.NET Core Framework
5 yr.
.NET Core
5 yr.
Entity Framework
5 yr.
RESTful API
RESTful API
5 yr.

Bio Summary

Back-end Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing, building, and optimizing complex systems for multi-tenant SaaS platforms, government portals, and HR management applications. Demonstrated proficiency in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework, with a solid grasp of microservices, RESTful API development, and DDD. Proven ability in leading technical teams and executing agile project delivery while maintaining a strong focus on database optimization and robust security protocols. Holds multiple Azure certifications and an education in Computer Science, underlining a deep technical background.

Technical Skills

Programming LanguagesVBA
.NET PlatformASP.NET, ASP.NET Core Framework, Entity Framework, Identity Server, LINQ, .NET Core, VBA
C++ Libraries and ToolsC/C++/C#
Databases & Management Systems / ORMFirebase Realtime Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Amazon Web ServicesAWS API Gateway, AWS IAM, AWS Security Groups
Azure Cloud ServicesAzure App Service, Azure VM
Google Cloud PlatformCloud Functions, Firebase Realtime Database
Industry Domain ExperienceBanking
SDK / API and IntegrationsAWS API Gateway, OAuth, RESTful API
Deployment, CI/CD & AdministrationCD DevOps pipelines
Methodologies, Paradigms and PatternsClean Architecture, DRY, microservices architecture, Scrum, TDD
Version ControlGit, Github Actions
Message/Queue/Task BrokersMQQT
Other Technical SkillsContent strategy, Data Encryption, Data Migration, log, Monitoring

Work Experience

Senior Backend Engineer, Multi-tenant HCMS Platform

Duration: April 2024 - Present
Summary: Architected and deployed enterprise-grade multi-tenant HCMS platform serving 50+ organizations with 10,000+ active users, implementing modular payroll, recruitment, appraisal, and leave management systems that reduced HR processing time by 40%.
Responsibilities: Architecture, deployment, system implementation, and performance optimization.
Technologies: .NET Core, JWT, Role-Based Access Control, Redis, Azure DevOps
Senior Backend Engineer, JamBulletin, SidmachEmail

Duration: April 2024 - Present
Summary:

  • Engineered secure email and bulletin systems with JWT authentication, role-based access control, and audit logging, achieving 99
  • 9% uptime and zero security breaches across 6-month production period

Responsibilities: System engineering, security implementation, and uptime maintenance.
Technologies: JWT Authentication, Role-Based Access Control, Audit Logging
Senior Backend Engineer, Biometric Pension Verification Platform

Duration: April 2024 - Present
Summary:

  • Optimized biometric pension verification platform handling 50,000+ monthly transactions by refactoring critical database queries and implementing Redis caching, reducing API response time from 3
  • 2s to 800ms

Responsibilities: Database query optimization and caching implementation.
Technologies: Database Indexing, Redis Caching
Senior Backend Engineer(Contract), E-commerce Platform

Duration: June 2024 – September 2024
Summary: Designed and implemented complex 3-in-1 e-commerce platform supporting bulk purchasing, dynamic catering package builder, and custom event booking.
Responsibilities: Platform design and implementation, test coverage.
Technologies: Php, Laravel Framework
Senior Backend Engineer(Contract), Food Ordering Platform

Duration: January 2024 – April 2024
Summary: Enhanced high-traffic food ordering platform backend handling 5,000+ daily orders by optimizing REST APIs and restructured database indexes, achieving reduced response latencies.
Responsibilities: Backend enhancements, API optimization, database restructuring.
Technologies: RESTful APIs, Performance Monitoring
Backend Engineer, WAEC Human Resource Information System

Duration: December 2020 – April 2024
Summary: Developed and maintained WAEC Human Resource Information System serving 5,000+ employees across 15 regional offices, implementing payroll integration, and performance appraisal workflows.
Responsibilities: System development and maintenance, API migration.
Technologies: .NET Core 6, OpenAPI, Entity Framework Core
Backend Engineer, eStudy.ng EdTech Platform

Duration: December 2020 – April 2024
Summary:

  • Built backend services for eStudy
  • ng EdTech platform supporting 500,000+ concurrent learners with course management, assessment engine, and progress tracking

Responsibilities: Backend services development, system support.
Technologies: SQL Server, Redis, .NET
Backend Engineer, Novo Health Africa Management System

Duration: December 2020 – April 2024
Summary: Engineered Novo Health Africa's appointment booking and patient management system with secure health data handling, processing over 10,000 monthly patient records.
Responsibilities: System engineering, secure data handling.
Technologies: Compliance, Security Best Practices
Backend Developer Intern, Various Client-Facing Projects

Duration: January 2020 – September 2020
Summary: Gained practical experience contributing to production systems involving complex database design, RESTful API integration, and server-side business logic implementation.
Responsibilities: Backend development, API and database optimization.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, RESTful APIs
Education

  • BSc Computer Science
    Olabisi Onabanjo University | Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, Nigeria | Sept. 2019
    Not provided

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

  • Foundational C# – FreeCodeCamp & Microsoft

  • CPD Certified: Scrum Product Owner

  • Google Analytics

  • Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management – PMI Kickoff

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