Abubakar Lawal

Abubakar Lawal-| - | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abubakar-lawal | https://github.com/fixer112 | Lagos, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior Backend Developer with over 9 years of experience leading the development of scalable, high-performance backend systems and API integrations. Expertise in Laravel, Vue.js, Livewire, and Flutter, with a strong focus on building secure, data-driven solutions for SaaS and FinTech platforms. Proven track record of optimizing system performance, reducing transaction processing times, and improving user engagement. Demonstrated leadership in managing remote teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Notable achievements include the successful launch of MehticPay and BankPlus, where I led efforts to design, optimize, and scale mission-critical platforms. TECHNICAL SKILLS Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, SQL Frameworks & Tools: Laravel, Flutter, Livewire, Vue.js API Development: RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, JWT Authentication Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis Cloud & Deployment: AWS Lambda, GitHub Actions, DigitalOcean, Docker Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub Enterprise, Git, GitHub Actions Project Management Tools: Linear, Trello, Jira Testing & Debugging: PHPUnit, Postman, Laravel Debugbar Security & Performance: Laravel Sanctum, Passport, Rate Limiting, Caching (Redis, Memcached) WORK EXPERIENCE Senior/Lead Developer (Laravel, Vue.js, Livewire, Flutter) | MehticTech | January 2019 - Present • Spearheaded the development of multiple SaaS and FinTech platforms, achieving a 30% improvement in system performance by optimizing backend architecture. • Led a distributed team of 5+ developers, improving collaboration and code quality by 40% through the use of agile methodologies and performance tracking tools. • Engineered and integrated NFC payment solutions, reducing transaction processing times by 15%. • Implemented robust security measures using OAuth 2.0 and JWT, reducing unauthorized access by 40% and strengthening overall system integrity. • Mentored junior developers, enhancing their coding skills and reducing development time by 20% through regular code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions. Lead Developer (Laravel, Vue.js, NativeVue for Mobile) | Honeypays | January 2018 - January 2019 • Engineered core backend systems that enhanced transaction speed by 30%, optimizing payment processing. • Designed mobile-optimized applications using NativeVue, increasing mobile user engagement by 25%. • Integrated third-party financial APIs, improving transaction success rates by 20% and ensuring seamless payment experiences. Freelance Laravel Developer | Self-Employed | January 2016 - December 2017 • Delivered custom Laravel applications for various clients, increasing client satisfaction by 30% and consistently meeting tight deadlines. • Designed and deployed high-performance RESTful APIs, reducing response times by 25% and improving application speed. • Implemented advanced security protocols using Laravel Passport, leading to a 40% reduction in unauthorized access incidents. PROJECTS MehticPay • Implemented a secure Laravel-based financial payment platform that processed over 100,000 transactions daily. • Integrated banking services and real-time transaction processing, improving efficiency by 20%. • Designed the database schema for transaction storage, ensuring high availability and redundancy. BankPlus • Built a scalable banking API system with Laravel and Vue.js, handling over 50,000 API calls per day. • Integrated KYC verification, multi-currency support, and automated transaction monitoring, improving system compliance and security. MehticPay Business • Designed and developed a business management platform with advanced financial tracking features. • Implemented role-based access control and business analytics dashboards, improving user management and insights. NFC Payment • Led the integration of NFC payment solutions into mobile and web applications. • Developed secure API endpoints for seamless NFC transactions, reducing processing time by 25%. EDUCATION Bachelors | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | 2016 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Open to remote work opportunities. • Passionate about learning new technologies and improving system efficiency.