Austin Alozie

Austin Alozie Senior Backend Engineer  - - Github Technical Skills and Expertise PHP Strong background in developing web applications using Laravel and other PHP frameworks PHP JavaScript Proficient in modern JavaScript, including ES6+ features. JavaScript, ES6+ Node.js & Express.js Extensive experience in building scalable server-side applications. Node.js, Express.js Typescript Skilled at using typescript Github: github.com/austyno Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/austyno Summary Seasoned Backend Developer with 7+ years of hands-on experience, renowned for transforming concepts into high-performance, robust solutions. Expert in blending technical mastery with innovative problemsolving to consistently deliver exceptional results. Adept at driving projects from inception to deployment with precision and creativity. Experience KantanAi Software Development Engineer Dublin, Ireland March 2023 - Present Contributed to the development of the Kantan stream system using PHP and a custom in-house PHP framework. Created new features based on customer requests. Utilized SVN for version control. Engaged in regular code reviews, both receiving and providing feedback. Typescript NestJs Skilled at building backends with Nest js NestJs React.js & React Native Skilled in building dynamic user interfaces for web and mobile applications. React.js, React Native HTML5 & CSS Expertise in creating responsive and accessible web designs. HTML5, CSS Databases MongoDB: Skilled in designing and managing NoSQL databases. MongoDB MySQL: Proficient in relational database management and optimization. MySQL PostgresSQL PostgresSQL Certifications Certified Laravel Developer CutShort - Basic Tools & Methodologies Git Proficient in version control using Git, with experience in GitHub and GitLab. SVN Experienced in using SVN for version control. SVN Agile & Scrum Familiar with agile methodologies and conducting sprint planning and reviews. Agile & Scrum RESTful & GraphQL APIs Developed and integrated numerous APIs for backend and frontend communication. RESTful & GraphQL APIs DevOps & Cloud AWS EC2 Experienced in deploying applications and managing server instances on AWS. Nginx Competent in configuring and optimizing web servers. CI/CD Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines for various projects. Docker Knowledgeable in containerization and deployment using Docker. Twizll Ltd Senior Backend / Development Team Lead UK September 2021 - April 2023 Led a team to develop a fashion marketplace app, managing backend development and integration of payment and shipping services. Conducted sprint planning, code reviews, and acted as interim CTO. Twizll Ltd Backend Engineer UK June 2021 - Sept 2021 Participated in architecting the database for the system Integrated third-party services and APIs Set up monitoring and logging for backend systems to track performance and detect issues in real-time. Brain Wealth Projects Backend Engineer Sweden Utvecklingsbolag January 2020 - June 2021 Designed and implemented backend solutions for multiple projects, including a large-scale SSO system and over 150 API endpoints. Deployed applications on AWS EC2, configured Nginx, and managed MongoDB instances. Developed REST APIs and integrated with external systems. SurgeStone Technologies Full Stack Web Developer Nigeria May 2016 - January 2020 Developed functional databases, applications, and servers for various web projects, ensuring cross-platform optimization. Freelance Freelance Web Developer July 2014 - May 2016 Independently designed and developed frontend interfaces and backend services for web applications. Provided coding services to diverse clients and maintained high standards of code quality. Education University of Jos,Plateau State Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biology 1999 University of Abeokuta Computer Programming Certificate in Computer Programming 2001 Soft Skills Leadership Team leadership, ability to work in a team, interim CTO experience Mentorship and coaching of junior team members Problem-Solving Critical thinking, problem-solving, fast learner Creative and pragmatic approach to technical and business challenges Communication Effective communication with team members and stakeholders Fluent in English, effective communicator with technical and nontechnical stakeholders Work Ethic Ability to work under pressure, dedicated, efficient Experienced in Scrum and agile methodologies, team player Comfortable working remotely and independently, proactive learner Selected Projects Esgrown: Developed backend with over 150 API endpoints, deployed on AWS EC2. Shield Prime: Contributed to design and data architecture for a comprehensive web application suite. Twizll Marketplace: Built backend from scratch, integrating Stripe for payments and DHL for shipping. Even-charity Nigeria, Market Me Digital, Bagioo Visual Concepts: Various backend solutions for e-commerce and digital marketing platforms. Video Converter:An app made with electron that converts videos to various formats and also extract audio from videos