Damilola Adekoya
Software Engineer | https://damilolaadekoya.com
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SKILLS
Languages: C#, Javascript, Typescript, PHP, Python, GraphQL, HTML, CSS, HTML5.
Libraries/Tools: Laravel, Laravel nova, Nest js, Nextjs, React js, Vue js, Jquery, Tailwind CSS, bootstrap,
Dotnet, cypress, jest, react testing library, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Metasploit, Containerization,
Agile/Scrum methodologies, Machine learning, RabbitMq, Redux, Selenium.
Systems: Amazon web service (AWS), Docker, Linux, Lamba, Git, Power shell, Wireshark, OpenVPN, AWS
CDK, Kubernetes, Jenkins.
Database: Mysql, PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Dynamo DB, Elastic Search, Redis, Azure, Mssql
EXPERIENCE
Deelaa, Lagos, Nigeria — Senior backend engineer(Remote)
December 2022 - PRESENT
● Designed, implemented and successfully deployed an advanced booking service, resulting in a remarkable 70% boost
in system speed, and response time and significantly enhancing user experience.
● Led the design, implementation and seamless deployment of the promotion and service, resulting in a 100% user
retention rate among existing customers.
● Refactored existing functionalities and classes to align with the DRY principle and OOP patterns leading to an
impressive 80% enhancement in static code analysis.
● Developed a Promo Code Management System enabling vendors to create and manage unique promotion codes for
events and tickets, with customisable rules such as usage limits, discount types, and validity periods. Designed and
implemented features for real-time validation and seamless integration with event and ticketing modules, enhancing
vendor flexibility and improving user experience.
Niagara College, Welland, Canada — Peer Tutor&SRE(Part time)
August 2024 - April 2025
● Tutored 30+ students one-on-one in C#, .NET, SQL Server, mobile dev, HTML, and CSS—helping them improve
coding skills and course grades
● Provided IT support on the school's chat platform and offered general assistance—enhancing student experience and
problem resolution.
● Led campus tours for incoming students, offering insights into resources, tools, and facilities
● Identified learning gaps and created customised study plans, resulting in higher engagement and better class
participation
Payjoy, San Francisco, USA — Senior full-stack engineer(Remote)
March 2022 - December 2023
● Designed and implemented a solution leveraging a third-party API to assess user creditworthiness through monthly
statements. This innovation notably curtailed company risk by 15%.
● Collaborated with the frontend team to implement redesigned interfaces for the PayJoy app, benefiting phone
vendors, and contributing to an outstanding 200% boost in user engagement.
● Mentored and coached 10+ junior engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges, facilitating their
professional growth, and enabling 3 team members to earn promotions within 12 months.
● Led the hiring process, interviewing and assessing 20+ candidates, resulting in the successful onboarding of 6
top-performing engineers and boosting team productivity by 40%.
● Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback to maintain high code quality, catching potential issues
early and reducing production defects.
Shiprocket, India — Software Engineering Consultant(Remote)
January 2021 - February 2022
● Integrated QR codes into shipping invoices, effectively eradicating counterfeit and forged receipts. This resulted in a
remarkable 90% reduction in fraudulent transactions.
● Improved database performance by 50% through enhancements in SQL and Eloquent queries, normalization, and
indexing techniques.
● Revamped the COD remittance module, transforming vendor payouts from a 5-day delay to a rapid 24-hour
turnaround post-delivery.
● Designed, implemented and successfully deployed an advanced booking service, resulting in a remarkable 70%
boost in system speed, and response time and significantly enhancing user experience.
● Led the design, implementation and seamless deployment of the promotion and service, resulting in a 100% user
retention rate among existing customers.
● Introduced strict code review practices into the team workflow, and achieved a 100% reduction in
production-bound bugs due to improved code quality.
● Refactored existing functionalities and classes to align with the DRY principle and OOP patterns leading to an
impressive 80% enhancement in static code analysis.
Credpal, Lagos, Nigeria — Software Engineer
June 2020 - February 2022
● Spearheaded collaborative efforts to design and launch Nigeria's inaugural credit card system, catering to 300,000+
users and facilitating $100,000 in loans within the initial year.
● Developed an advanced spending analysis module, These analyses provided actionable insights to the product
department, enabling strategic improvements to the application and driving an impressive 80% enhancement in user
retention rate.
● Engineered the front end for the affiliate system, which yielded a substantial increase in daily signups from an
average of 10 to 100 users. This initiative also led to over 3,000 new app registrations within a single month.
● Designed and implemented a groundbreaking fractional charging module, leading to a notable 40% increase in
collections and a substantial 60% reduction in debt.
● Demonstrated leadership by guiding, monitoring and reviewing the work of a team of 7 developers in the execution
of the Credpal Cash project, resulting in a remarkable 50% upswing in company liquidity, alongside a commendable
40% boost in customer retention rates.
Syssoft Consulting, Lagos, Nigeria — Software Engineer
September 2019 - May 2020
● Streamlined a business report process, reducing generation time from 4 hours to a mere 30 minutes.
● Utilized advanced SQL queries to generate comprehensive and insightful reports, enabling informed
decision-making and driving a notable 30% increase in profit growth.
● Redesigned and built new web applications and APIs for AandG, resulting in an impressive 80% increase in active
and new customer base.
Andela, Lagos, Nigeria — Software Engineer
June 2019 - September 2019
● Collaborated with five developers to create a resilient article-sharing platform and an e-commerce application
tailored for the health sector.
● Played a substantial role in the design patterns and system architectural foundation of the backend systems,
resulting in a 20% reduction in response time and enhanced system scalability.
● Redesigned and built new web applications and APIs for AandG, resulting in an impressive 80% increase in active
and new customer base.
BincomICT Solutions, Lagos, Nigeria — Software Engineer
January 2018 - May 2019
● Detected and rectified prevalent bugs within a legacy system, resulting in a remarkable 30% acceleration in system
performance and a significant reduction in bug count.
● Architected and developed a robust API to serve the functionalities of a school management application, efficiently
managing over 1000 students and automating manual processes, resulting in a 40% efficiency improvement.
Shibi Delivery and Logistics, Lagos, Nigeria — Co-Founder
June 2015 - April 2017
● Created a food delivery website utilizing HTML and CSS, facilitating orders for thousands of students.
● Achieved a significant 60% enhancement in website SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
EDUCATION
Niagara College, Canada. — Diploma in Computer Programming
December 2023 - April 2025, Welland, Ontario.
University of Lagos, Nigeria. — B.Sc Applied Physics(electronics option)
November 2011 - November 2016, Lagos, Nigeria.
Projects
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