Laravel/Lumen
Gbemi David
Back-end Developer
Lagos,LA
The best problems are the ones you solve.
Gbemi David
Summary
Creative Back-end Software Engineer offering 4 years of experience. Enthusiastic about developing forward-thinking solutions to tomorrow's productivity problems. Resourceful and adaptable approach to challenges.
I understand that languages are just tools and should be used for the jobs they excel at, this makes me exceptionally good at picking up new languages and tools for the job at hand. I am fueled by my passion to solve problems.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Novaji Introserve Limited
Ojodu Berger, Lagos
02.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented REST APIs for use with different apps using Laravel/Lumen
- Wrote and maintained unit tests for all company APIs
- Upgraded and maintained bulk SMS queuing and dispatch system(We used RabbitMQ)
- Deployed several application on RedHat and Debian servers
- Built and maintained automated backup and recovery scripts for databases(Mostly Oracle and Mysql Databases)
- Worked with several encryption and decryption cypher systems
- Integrated highly complex 3rd party API into legacy codebase(The toughest was an AI powered identity verification API)
- Built scalable client applications using Oracle Application Express(APEX)
- Secured and Upgraded legacy code-base
- Enforcing and ensuring code quality and efficiency using TDD and standard code guidelines.
- Turned Business logic into small executable blocks that can be delegated and built by the team
- Managed an I.T Team of 5 developers(2 Frontend, 1 USSD, 1 Enterprise Developer, 1 DevOps)
- Built USSD Applications using SLIM framework, Jasmin, Vanilla PHP and Redis
- Managed cloud infrastructure on GCP and UpCloud.
- Built Payment Integration for mobile and web-apps using Paystack, Flutterwave, and CoralPay payment systems
- Moved the Company's infrastructure to a version control environment to enable CI/CD(We used Jenkins)
Software Engineer(Remote)
GrowthCapital Group
Maryland, Lagos
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Designing, implemented, and support a large-scale microservice for a medical service using Lumen/Laravel
- Developed an automated accounting, payment verification and payment registry system using Open ERP and Lumen
- Deploy Open ERP(Odoo) systems for customers and customize the system to fit specific purposes by building custom modules in Python.
- Designed and implemented scalable, highly available software services in Python and Django
- Deployed existing applications using Docker(Docker enabled us move code without worrying about client infrastructure. We also used ANSIBLE)
- Manage server infrastructure and deploy new products for the web using Apache and Nginx
Web Developer/Robotics Instructor
STEMMETS RESOURCES
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw troubleshooting of technical issues to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Taught teenagers coding using the Lego Mind-storm.
- Taught basic programming using python.
- Reviewed and upgraded existing websites.
- Managed the company's web database.
- Integrated forms on Company's Website.
- Grew Companies social media interactions by 80%
- Mentored new staff on the company's system.
Junior Web Developer
Freelance
, Ikeja
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Built and maintained websites for clients.
- Created web applications using python.
- Wrote front-end web applications for clients.
- Marketed client's businesses on social media and increased customer base by 40%.
- Automated clients E-commerce systems.
Education
Diploma - JAVA SE
06.2017 - 09.2021
Skills
Proficient in PHP
Proficient in Python
Proficient in JAVA
Proficient in PLSQL
Proficient in SQL
Testing and maintenance
New employee mentoring
Project planning
Software
Django
Linux
Postgre
Mysql
Oracle DB
Redis
Docker
RabbitMQ
Ansible
Jenkins
Heroku
OAuth2
JWT
Certification
Java SE Certification
Volunteer Experience
Andela Learning Community Mentor, Lagos April 2019 — August 2019
Social Media Week Volunteer, Lagos March 2018 — March 2018
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Projects
- 247OnlineMedics: Built using React and Lumen URL: http://247onlinemedics.com/
- Doctors Portal: Built Using Oracle Application Express and deployed with Docker URL: https://doctors.247onlinemedics.com/ords/askmedic/r/247medics/login
- RetailPoint: Built using Open ERP and python URL: https://retail-point.growthcapital.ng/
- Much more if you need them.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer - Novaji Introserve Limited
02.2019 - Current
Software Engineer(Remote) - GrowthCapital Group
05.2018 - 11.2020
Ahyosoft IT - Diploma, JAVA SE
06.2017 - 09.2021
Web Developer/Robotics Instructor - STEMMETS RESOURCES
04.2017 - 01.2018
Junior Web Developer - Freelance
01.2017 - 04.2017