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Emmanuel Popoola

Emmanuel Popoola

Software Engineer
Ikeja, Lagos

Summary

Software Engineer with 6+ years of professional experience building high-performance web applications from concept to deployment. Expertise in modern stacks: React/Next.js, Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Python/Django, and PHP/Laravel. Proven track record of designing scalable APIs, optimizing databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and deploying cloud solutions (AWS/Azure). Passionate about clean, maintainable code and solving complex problems—whether refining UI interactions or architecting backend systems. Thrives in collaborative environments and champions efficiency across the development lifecycle.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

AI Training Engineer

Turing
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Evaluated and validated responses generated by a large language model (LLM) for accuracy, relevance, and coherence based on open-source datasets.
  • Conducted systematic testing by formulating targeted questions and assessing AI-generated outputs against verified data.
  • Provided detailed, structured feedback to improve model performance, addressing gaps in reasoning, factual correctness, and response quality.
  • Identified patterns in model errors – such as hallucinations, biases, and inconsistencies – and documented findings for further tuning.

Full Stack Engineer

BuySimply
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Designed, developed, and deployed scalable full-stack applications using React/Vue.js, Node.js or Python/Django – depending on project requirements – for frontend and backend systems.
  • Built RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Managed AWS cloud infrastructure (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) for deployment, monitoring, and cost optimization.
  • Architected and maintained relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, ensuring performance and security.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeBuild and tools like GitHub Actions to streamline deployments.
  • Led end-to-end feature development, from UI components to server logic, while adhering to Agile methodologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Backend Engineer

Cyclebreez
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built high-performance REST APIs using Node.js/Python (FastAPI) that reduced average response times of internal services by 40%
    Integrated OpenAI API for AI-powered data processing, analysis, and automation
  • Optimized PostgreSQL/MongoDB queries, improving database performance by 60% and reducing server costs of server consumption
  • Developed ETL pipelines that cleaned and prepared training data for AI/ML models
  • Containerized 8+ microservices with Docker, cutting deployment time by 70% and improving scalability

Full Stack Engineer

Lefficient
01.2021 - 05.2023

Frontend Development:

  • Built responsive UIs with Vue 3 + TypeScript, migrating legacy systems from Vue 2
  • Styled apps using Tailwind CSS/Bootstrap for consistent, modern designs
  • Integrated JWT auth and built middleware for multi-tenancy systems
  • Managed state with Vuex and connected to APIs using Axios

Backend Development:

  • Designed scalable RESTful APIs in Laravel (Eloquent ORM, Service Container)
  • Optimized SQL/MySQL databases with efficient indexing, caching, and model relationships
  • Implemented secure auth (JWT, OAuth2 via Laravel Passport/Sanctum)
  • Improved API performance by 40%+ through caching and query optimization

Full Stack Engineer

Circue
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Built secure, scalable web app using Next.js (frontend) + Nest.js (backend)
  • Created real-time features (like chat) with Socket.io and background job queues with Bull
  • Designed RESTful APIs and optimized PostgreSQL databases using Prisma ORM
  • Implemented user auth (Passport.js) with custom security protections
  • Used Docker to containerize apps for reliable deployments
  • Wrote tests and did code reviews to maintain quality
  • Managed servers & infrastructure (AWS, firewalls, VPNs)

Skills:

Next.js · Nest.js · APIs · PostgreSQL · Docker · DevOps · Security

Full Stack Laravel Developer

Eclipse Devstudios
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed full-stack web applications using Vue.js (frontend) and Laravel (backend), ensuring seamless integration with Inertia.js
  • Reduced API calls by 30% by optimizing frontend-backend communication, improving app performance
  • Collaborated with teams to gather requirements, plan architecture, and deliver scalable solutions
  • Enhanced code quality through peer reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Contributed to tech stack decisions and project planning discussions

Laravel Developer

Lifesmart
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into technical solutions
  • Developed dynamic interfaces using Vue.js with seamless Laravel integration via InertiaJS
  • Eliminated redundant API calls by 30% through optimized frontend-backend communication
  • Contributed to architectural decisions and tech stack evaluations
  • Maintained code quality through peer reviews and team knowledge-sharing

Software Engineer Internship

Google Developers Group - Twin Cities [GDG-TC]
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • Developed a nonprofit web application using React.js/Vue.js (frontend) + Node.js/Laravel (backend)
  • Built responsive UIs with modern HTML5, CSS3 (Bootstrap), and JavaScript
  • Gained hands-on experience with full-stack development, including database management (SQL/MongoDB) and API integration
  • Practiced Agile methodologies and Git/GitHub for collaborative development
  • Strengthened core skills in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Ladoke Akintola Unversity Of Technology
Oyo, Nigeria
11.2017 - 06.2023

No Degree - Computer Programming

Coursera
USA
04.2001 -

Skills

Front-end development

Backend development

Database management

Git proficiency

Software development lifecycle

Testing and debugging

Technical support

Accomplishments

  • Designed and created software and systems for high-traffic social networking services, Ref.
  • Supervised team 5 staff members.
  • Provided extensive documentation on apps to clients outlining all aspects of the implemented updates and changes, resulting in a 25% reduction in client support calls.

Software

Linux

Kubernates

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

Interests

AI/ML Integration

Open-Source Contribution

DevOps & Automation

Scalable System Design

Timeline

AI Training Engineer

Turing
11.2024 - 04.2025

Full Stack Engineer

BuySimply
10.2023 - 11.2024

Backend Engineer

Cyclebreez
12.2022 - 06.2023

Full Stack Engineer

Circue
01.2022 - 12.2022

Full Stack Laravel Developer

Eclipse Devstudios
01.2022 - 07.2022

Laravel Developer

Lifesmart
01.2022 - 06.2022

Full Stack Engineer

Lefficient
01.2021 - 05.2023

Software Engineer Internship

Google Developers Group - Twin Cities [GDG-TC]
01.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Engineering

Ladoke Akintola Unversity Of Technology
11.2017 - 06.2023

No Degree - Computer Programming

Coursera
04.2001 -
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