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SoftwareDeveloper
Julius Oyekanmi

Julius Oyekanmi

Software Engineer
1, Alolade Kazeem Str, Egbeda, Gemade Estate Lagos

Summary

Skilled Tech professional experienced in Fintech industry and demonstrated success learning new fields quickly. History of making substantial impacts with forward-thinking, resourceful and adaptable strategies. Successful at understanding markets, key business decisions and financial operations.

Work History

CEO & Founder

Finnova Financial Technology
Lagos
06.2021 - Current
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
  • Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Worked with department heads to address team needs and offer high-level support for everyday operations.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Co.Founder

Trashit Nigeria
Lagos
02.2018 - 08.2022
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Backend Engineer

Shebae LLC (Remote Contract)
New York City
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with other teams on security, automation and internal tools.
  • Deployed cloud infrastructure and distributed systems on AWS.
  • Evaluated and developed new tools and technologies to help achieve company-level goals.
  • Improved performance and reliability of databases, web services and other integrations.
  • Balanced design principles and technology standards with product timelines and customer-specific requirements
  • Troubleshot and tested software and debugged to clean up code and improve efficiency.
  • Designed client-side and server-side architecture and implemented cloud-based back end solutions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of designers, developers and system administrators.
  • Wrote unit tests to evaluate high code coverage.
  • Developed web platform back ends using NodeJS and Flask frameworks.

CTO

Finacloud
Lagos
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
  • Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
  • Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
  • Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
  • Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
  • Improved program delivery performance and reliability.
  • Improved [Software] program delivery performance and reliability.
  • Tested security technologies on regular basis and implemented network penetration assessment tools.
  • Interpreted multifaceted technological issues into defined frameworks and highly scripted action plans.
  • Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
  • Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
  • Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultant

Metropolotan Motors
Lagos
07.2015 - 12.2018

· Work with other key architecture roles to ensure the technology is being applied to meet the business objectives (Applications Architect, Data Architect, etc.)

· Worked on Add-ons, E-ship, Business Snap Shot, and Cost Control QA, EZ Handheld integration, Zeta docs, SABRIX tax, Sales force integration, Sikich Commission and payroll.

· Implemented, customized and maintained Dynamics Field Service for First-line workers and trained users to use Microsoft Field Service and PowerApps mobile apps.

· Determining business and functional requirements

· Evaluating and recommending process improvements

· Designing and developing customized modules to meet business process needs

· Testing and technical support for NAV application

· Creating complex Reports, queries, and forms/pages as per business requirements

· Database management and Microsoft dynamic NAV version upgrades

· Setting up and configuring user and security management

· Gathered business requirement, designed and developed business applications using PowerApps, Flow, PowerBI, SharePoint Online, OneNote, OneDrive and integrated the same with Dynamics 365.

· Worked on C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server, DAX queries, PowerApps Studio, PowerBI Desktop and Azure Analysis Services.

· Capable of technical deep dives into infrastructure, databases and applications as needed.

· Strong knowledge on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure platform

· Involved in Maintenance, Production support activities based on defined SLA and performance improvement related activities.

Web Developer

Sibi (Remote)
New York City
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
  • Built and styled new mobile-friendly websites, transitioning legacy presentations to simultaneous easy-to-use versions.
  • Validated third-party code to comply with internal standards and technical requirements.
  • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
  • Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Implemented content management and security resource tutorials to assist end-user training.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Validated third-party code to comply with internal standards and technical requirements.
  • Determined coding requirements for specialized scripts.
  • Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery languages.

Software Engineer

Empirical Business Solutions
Lagos
01.2010 - 02.2014
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
  • Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
  • Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
  • Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
  • Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
  • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
  • Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
  • Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
  • Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
  • Designed enhancements and updates for subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked and Internet-based platforms.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Analyzed data to coordinate installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
  • Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
  • Worked with customers for needs analysis and to determine vendor costs.
  • Offered experience with Ruby, Php, Java and Python.
  • Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.

Webmaster

The Street University (Volunteer)
Abuja
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
  • Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
  • Designed graphics for website decoration and layout.
  • Configured and purchased domains for websites.
  • Validated third-party code to comply with internal standards and technical requirements.
  • Generated web hosting presence to accommodate specified needs and maintain files on account.
  • Applied emerging technologies to update and maintain site applicability.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Discussed site and app requirements with clients to produce actionable development plans.
  • Developed technical solutions required to accommodate specific user-facing assets
  • Built and styled new mobile-friendly websites, transitioning legacy presentations to simultaneous easy-to-use versions.

Graphic Illustrator

New Wave Productions
Lagos
03.2007 - 11.2009
  • Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
  • Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
  • Used Adobe photoshop, illustrator , indesign and coreldraw to create images and layouts for multiple projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Army Cantonment Boys Secondary School
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1991 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering

Lagos State University
Lagos Nigeria
02.1999 - 10.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Dip Business Entrepreneurship

SDA Bocconi, School of Management (Online)
Milan, Italy
03.2017 - 09.2017

Net@Work
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2005 - 06.2006

Microsoft Dynamic Navasion 2016 ERP

Microsoft Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2015 - 07.2015

Institute of Electronics And Electrical Engineers
USA
05.2003 - Current

Nigeria Internet Group
Abuja, Nigeria
02.2004 - Current

Communication Society
USA
06.2004 - Current

Graphics Designer World Wide
UK
11.2009 - Current

Skills

Policy development and optimization

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Interests

Softwares

Meeting People

Traveling

Artworks

Timeline

CEO & Founder

Finnova Financial Technology
06.2021 - Current

Backend Engineer

Shebae LLC (Remote Contract)
01.2020 - 01.2021

CTO

Finacloud
12.2018 - 11.2019

Co.Founder

Trashit Nigeria
02.2018 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Dip Business Entrepreneurship

SDA Bocconi, School of Management (Online)
03.2017 - 09.2017

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultant

Metropolotan Motors
07.2015 - 12.2018

Microsoft Dynamic Navasion 2016 ERP

Microsoft Nigeria
06.2015 - 07.2015

Web Developer

Sibi (Remote)
05.2014 - 08.2015

Software Engineer

Empirical Business Solutions
01.2010 - 02.2014

Graphics Designer World Wide
11.2009 - Current

Webmaster

The Street University (Volunteer)
01.2008 - 10.2010

Graphic Illustrator

New Wave Productions
03.2007 - 11.2009

Net@Work
01.2005 - 06.2006

Communication Society
06.2004 - Current

Nigeria Internet Group
02.2004 - Current

Institute of Electronics And Electrical Engineers
05.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering

Lagos State University
02.1999 - 10.2004

High School Diploma -

Army Cantonment Boys Secondary School
09.1991 - 06.1998
Julius OyekanmiSoftware Engineer