Richard Oyeleke

Company Overview: ZestPayment

• Integrated third party APIs such as myfela, Stanbic @Ease wallet system and Famasi Africa into the application stack.
• Maintained proper documentation of all development processes and procedures.
• Led team meetings to discuss project progress, timelines, issues.
• Developed and maintained backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, MongoDB, and MySQL.
• Participated in daily standup meetings to report progress on tasks.
• Created unit tests with JUnit to ensure code quality before deployment.
• Collaborated closely with front-end developers on API design decisions.
• Worked extensively with Git version control systems to manage source code changes effectively.
• Implemented REST APIs to provide access to business logic for mobile applications.
• Identified and fixed bugs in production environment quickly.
• Monitored security system performance logs to identify problems.

• Company Overview: Coronation Bank
• Spearheaded the development of a Java-based web application that enables Coronation Bank process, send and download embassy letters for customers at different embassies
• Implemented a robust MVC architecture, leading to a significant improvement in scalability and modularity, resulting in increase in system adaptability
• Designed and maintained REST APIs, facilitating secure data integration and ensuring seamless communication between systems, contributing to an enhanced data flow and system interoperability for an optimal uptime with less days downtime per year
• Configured a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, reducing development and deployment cycles significantly leading to a maximum reduction in time to market for new software solutions.
• Provided technical support to colleagues to resolve engineering issues quickly and effectively.
• Prepared reports and delivered presentations to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
• Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in improved performance and reliability.
• Created detailed documentation for all engineering processes and procedures.
• Authored technical documents such as design specifications and user manuals.
• Investigated production issues reported by users and provided timely resolutions.

Company Overview: CWG is a Pan-African systems solutions company which specializes in a wide array of IT services including: communications, and integration services

• Researched and implemented the latest technologies, optimizing software efficiency and staying abreast of market trends by maintaining a bi-weekly ship-rate across engineering squads
• Leveraged customer feedback and system trends to inform key product decisions, ensuring alignment with market demands leading to an increase in monthly active users
• Directed software system testing and validation procedures, maintaining adherence to industry standards leading to clean code, reduced bugs, user complaints and an improved NPS
• Mentored new software engineers, fostering skill development through routine coaching and training opportunities leading to increase contribution and team velocity.
• Researched new technological innovations and vendor packages to adjust to market trends.
• Translated user requirements into clean and efficient code for functionality, performance, and maintainability.
• Wrote well-designed, testable code.
• Modified existing software to correct errors and fix related issues

Company Overview: Etranzact is Africa's premier e-payments solution provider delivering electronic transaction switching and payment processing solutions

• Initiated and led projects to address emerging needs, demonstrating a proactive approach to identifying gaps and providing effective solutions
• Conducted thorough audits of other software engineers' code, providing constructive feedback for improvement and achieved a 20% improvement in code efficiency through the review and implementation of cutting-edge technologies
• Gathered and reported information to management, leading to informed resolutions for identified issues and data-driven changes resulting in a 15% improvement in software productivity
• Monitored full software lifecycles, ensuring adherence to project specifications and deadlines while executing on software build and release processes, optimizing deployment efficiency
• Utilized complex technical documents and data models for designing software, ensuring the creation of robust, efficient, and user-centric applications leading to improved adoption and a 20% increase in MAU
• Etranzact is Africa's premier e-payments solution provider delivering electronic transaction switching and payment processing solutions

Company Overview: Crown Interactive is a technology software company dedicated to the provision of innovative business and system process solutions to customer-centric organisations

• Implementing the application design into the software code
• Developing APIs tools that support SaaS development.
• Making desired changes in the codebase of the applications I manage
• Creating new software products, features and improving existing products and features
• Working with testing teams to identify and solve both development and live issues.
• Integrated existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Analyzed user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Implemented software solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software solutions.
• Enhanced software components using object-oriented programming languages.
• Implemented algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Utilized automated unit and integration tests for software applications.
• Prepared reports and correspondence concerned project specifications, activities and status.
• Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware and upgrade interfaces and improved performance.
• Trained users to use new or modified equipment.
• Participated in the full software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering through system implementation. Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consulted with customers and other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues, such as software system design and maintenance.
• Implemented agile development practices across multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions within budget constraints.

Company Overview: Liveizy is an online community system connecting Landlords, property managers, and Tenants to make living easy

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in delivering internal and external back-end applications, supporting the front-end development team throughout the development process
• Made significant contributions to code quality by writing clean and maintainable code
• Offered valuable suggestions for enhancing current back-end applications, resulting in a 20% improvement in code efficiency
• Engaged in all aspects of the application development process, from early design to testing and product launch
• This involvement ensured a cohesive development lifecycle and a 15% reduction in development time
• Worked with testing teams to identify and resolve both development and live issues, showcasing problem-solving skills
• Communicated with key decision-makers within the company, facilitating streamlined decision-making processes leading to 15% reduction in time to market
• Liveizy is an online community system connecting Landlords, property managers, and Tenants to make living easy

Company Overview: Integrated Software Services Limited is a Nigerian software development company that provides IT solutions and services to businesses in various industries within the African tech ecosystem

• Took charge of analyzing user requirements and creating APIs, ensuring their proper functionality resulting in improvement in the overall efficiency of the services
• Developed, refined, and tested code, contributing to the modification of existing programs based on user needs
• Collaborated closely with project managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to develop new user-friendly software products and enhance existing systems, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to project development
• Investigated new technologies, continually updated technical knowledge, and acquired new skills, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Integrated third-party APIs into existing applications via JSON and XML protocols.
• Researched emerging technologies related to backend development best practices.