Folarin Oluwademilade

DEMILADE FOLARIN Phone: (- Email Address:- Personal Portfolio: Demilade Folarin LinkedIn Account: Demilade Folarin GitHub Account: Demiladebdm PROFILE SUMMARY Ambitious and resourceful professional with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and optimizing processes to achieve impactful results. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, I am always looking for opportunities to utilize my skills, foster growth, and add value to organizational operations. With expertise in building microservices and distributed systems, and a solid foundation in agile methodologies, I thrive in dynamic environments. I collaborate effectively as a team player while taking initiative when leading projects. A proactive learner committed to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, I’m driven by a desire to adapt quickly, overcome challenges, deliver measurable outcomes and technical solutions that align with strategic and business goals. TECHNICAL SKILLS Languages and Frameworks: C#, JavaScript, Node.js, ASP.NET Core, Express.js, Angular, TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, and Vue.js Databases and Tools: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, Docker, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Linux, GIT, AWS, Firebase Testing and Quality Assurance: Jest, Postman, Swagger (API documentation and testing). Other Skills: HTML, CSS, Responsive Design, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Design, SOLID principles, Agile & Scrum methodologies. Additional Skills: Project Management, Leadership Skills, Analytical and Decision-making skills, Conflict Resolution, Excellent written and Verbal communication, and Management skills, Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Strategic Planning. Certifications: Project Management-Project Manager offered by Academy for Health & Fitness – UK, Front-End Web Development with React, Introduction to Back-End Development by Meta EXPERIENCE ChamsSwitch Ltd, NIGERIA Assistant Manager, IT Jan. 2024 – Present • Driving strategic initiatives to modernize IT infrastructure and enhance the scalability and reliability of core systems. • Currently leading a team of IT professionals, initiating improvements in project delivery processes resulting in 50% reduction in project completion time. • Established foundational IT policies and security measures according to PCIDSS, resulting in a 35% decrease in cybersecurity incidents within the first four months of assuming the role. Software Engineer Apr. 2023 – Dec. 2023 • Led the design, development and continuous maintenance of a pivotal system responsible for managing the onboarding process for Aggregators, Merchants, and Customer onboarding and payment processing, ensuring seamless integration across services. • Enhanced and optimized the payment processing platform, reducing transaction failure rates by 90%, improving user satisfaction and system reliability. • Collaborated with a team of 4 engineers to develop an automated settlement system, which streamlined operations, enabled real-time tracking of settlement statuses, and reduced manual intervention, boosting operational efficiency. • Leveraged ASP.NET Core, and PostgreSQL to build robust backend services, adhering to best practices like DRY and SOC, ensuring maintainable and modular codebases. • Improved system performance through continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementation of optimization techniques Chevron Nigeria Limited - Lagos, NIGERIA. Engineer Sept. 2019 – Mar. 2020 • Developed and optimized software solutions to improve pipeline system diagnostics and automate anomaly tracking at the Escravos Gas Plant (EGP). • Developed a data-driven prioritization tool for maintenance scheduling, leveraging insights from risk-based inspection (RBI) models to optimize operational workflows. • Collaborated with the team to implement and maintain the Visions Asset Integrity Management Database, streamlining request processes for damaged equipment and reducing downtime, leading to a 38% increase in plant efficiency and profitability. • Developed automated reporting pipelines, utilizing Excel macros to provide critical insights to senior management, enhancing decisionmaking and operational performance. Freelance, Software Engineer Software Engineer May. 2016 – Feb. 2023 • Contracted to build a full-stack supply chain and logistics website for a client using HTML, CSS and ReactJS for the frontend features and integrating Firebase to handle basic backend features such as user management and data storage PERSONAL PROJECTS Ecommerce - Shopify May. 2024 – May. 2024 • Built a responsive Shopify ecommerce front-end using React Vite and TailwindCSS, with light/dark theme support. • Optimized for various screen sizes to ensure a seamless user experience across devices. Blog API Sept. 2023 – Oct. 2023 • Developed a RESTful Blog API with robust authentication, authorization, and data validation features, showcasing expertise in API design and security. • Implemented comprehensive documentation and deployment strategies, underscoring a commitment to reliability, user experience, and maintaining a seamless blogging platform. Amazon Clone Sept. 2022 – Nov. 2022 • Developed a full-stack e-commerce web application that allows users to browse products, add them to their cart, and checkout using a secure payment gateway. The website is built using a combination of front-end and back-end technologies. On the front end, I used HTML, CSS, and ReactJs to create the user interface and on the back-end, Firebase was used for the server-side logic and database to store product information, user details, and order history. The backend is responsible for processing user requests, interacting with the database, and sending responses back to the client. • Authorized the admin to Create (Add), Update, and Delete products from the store exclusively through the Admin route. Full Stack Workout App Feb. 2021 – Aug. 2021 • Developed a full-stack workout web application that required designing and developing a user-friendly front-end interface, implementing a secure user authentication system, creating a back-end server with Node.js, using MongoDB for my database management system, and developing a form submission and data storage system using Mongoose library. Access to view the workout plan created is restricted to authenticated users only. • Implemented with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React.js & Node.js). EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS Degree: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Relevant Courses/Topics: Data Structures; Linear Algebra; Introduction to Programming Language; Python Programming Language; Probability Theory; Statistics; Sensors and Micro-controllers; Fluid Mechanics; Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Dynamics; Thermodynamics; Mechanical Vibrations Societies: Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMECHE), University of Lagos Engineering Society (ULES), The University of Lagos Energy Club (UEC), International Society of Automation (ISA) Nigeria. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS • • • • • Best IT Personnel Award (2024): Recognized at ChamsSwitch Ltd for exceptional contributions to IT innovation, project delivery efficiency, and system optimization efforts. Mentorship and Training: Tutored 35+ students in frontend development at the Engineering Career Expo, University of Lagos, and mentored junior developers in both frontend and backend development for ECX, fostering skill growth and career readiness. Fundraising Leadership: Played a pivotal role in a sponsorship campaign with the Sponsorship and Partnership Team, PAADC, the largest undergraduate competition in Nigeria. Efforts resulted in a 38% profit increase from the prior year through successful fundraising and partnership initiatives. Leadership in Public Safety: Led a team of over 30 members as the NYSC President for Federal Road Safety Corps CDS. Organized and executed the Ember Month Flag Off Campaign, achieving a 68% reduction in road traffic crashes during the campaign period through effective team coordination and public outreach. Led Hackathon Participation: Represented my team in a university-wide tech competition, building a prototype solution within 48 hours that secured a top 5 place, demonstrating strong problem-solving and collaborative skills under pressure.