Summary
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Education
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CERTIFICATIONS & INTERESTS
SELECTED PROJECTS
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BALOGUN OLADAPO

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

A highly skilled software developer with expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and SQL, specialising in both frontend and backend development. Proficient in cross-platform mobile app development using React Native and experienced in state management. Demonstrates advanced capabilities in Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets (Socket.io). Adept at utilising React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Material UI for creating dynamic user interfaces. Possesses strong knowledge of MySQL with advanced query optimisation techniques as well as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Familiar with tools such as Git/GitHub, WebRTC, Google Maps API, Postman, and Vercel. Committed to algorithm optimisation and data structure concepts to enhance application performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Freelance Software Developer & Creative Lead

Self Employed
Remote
2021.01 - 2026.02
  • Develop and deploy custom web and mobile solutions for a global client base.
  • Combine technical engineering with professional graphic design (Photoshop/Canva/Pixellab) and video editing to provide full-service digital branding for startups.

IT specialist

Nigeria Ports Authority
Calabar, Cross River State
2025.01 - 2025.12
  • Troubleshot hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved system issues to minimise user downtime.

Software Engineering Intern

Qsoft (Legal Tech)
Abuja
2023.01 - 2023.01
  • Contributed to optimization of Court Recording System and Law Companion legal software.
  • Identified and resolved critical bugs during QA phase, ensuring system stability for high-profile legal clients.
  • Collaborated with development team to refine UI components and improve database query efficiency.

Education

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Hallmark University
Ogun State, Nigeria

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Science

Word of Life Academy
Nigeria
09.2020

Skills

  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), PHP (Pure & Laravel), SQL, HTML5, CSS3
  • Mobile Development: Cross-platform Mobile App Development (React Native), State Management
  • Backend: Nodejs, Express, PHP, RESTful APIs, WebSockets (Socketio)
  • Frontend: Reactjs, Nextjs, Tailwind CSS, Material UI
  • Databases: MySQL (Advanced Query Optimization), PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Tools: Git/GitHub, WebRTC, Google Maps API, Postman, Vercel
  • IOS and Android development
  • Algorithm optimization
  • Data structure concepts
  • JavaScript proficiency
  • Mobile application programming

Websites

Certification

Advanced PHP & MySQL Development; Full-Stack TypeScript/Node.js Mastery.

CERTIFICATIONS & INTERESTS

Creative: Video Editing, Music Production, Professional Graphic Design., Soft Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Agile Project Management, Creative Direction.

SELECTED PROJECTS

MoneyTree | Stock Investment Mobile Application, Status: In Development, Developing a FinTech solution focused on stock market tracking and investment management., Implementing secure user authentication, real-time stock price data visualization, and portfolio tracking features., Designing a high-fidelity mobile UI to simplify complex financial data for retail investors., Foremadego | Delivery & Logistics Platform, Stack: Pure PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Google Maps API., Architected a custom logistics engine from scratch without frameworks, ensuring lightweight and high-speed performance., Developed a real-time dispatch system, distance-based automated pricing, and an administrative command center for managing deliveries and riders., Optimized database schemas to handle concurrent delivery requests and tracking logs., Real-Time Video Conferencing Application, Stack: Node.js, React, WebRTC, Socket.io., Engineered a peer-to-peer video calling platform with low-latency audio/video synchronization., Features include secure room creation, screen sharing, and real-time text chat using WebSockets., Health Center Management System (HCMS), Stack: PHP, MySQL., Built a comprehensive data management system for a university health center to digitize patient records and appointment scheduling, significantly reducing manual paperwork.

Timeline

IT specialist

Nigeria Ports Authority
2025.01 - 2025.12

Software Engineering Intern

Qsoft (Legal Tech)
2023.01 - 2023.01

Freelance Software Developer & Creative Lead

Self Employed
2021.01 - 2026.02

B.Sc. - Computer Science

Hallmark University

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Science

Word of Life Academy
BALOGUN OLADAPO