Henry Ekwonwa

Experience

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  Access Bank Plc

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Operations Officer
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  Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  Full-Stack Software Engineer

  Sidmach Technologies is an ICT firm that develops and deploy software solutions at scale to solve high impact business challenges.- I developed both backend and frontend modules for various enterprise solutions which formulated a major part of the company revenue. - Led a team of 3 performing frontend engineers to design, develop, and deploy functional and appealing web-based applications.- Led the setups of development systems such as VCS(GIT), Azure DevOps, and JIra to support remote collaboration efforts during the pandemic. - Converted various wireframes and mock-ups into fully functional UIs very fast.- Enhanced existing development base on C#, .NET CORE, WEB APIs, WEB SERVICES, SQL SERVER etc.- Designed and developed interactive features such as messaging systems, forum systems, and animations which helped increase customer traffic in web-based applications.- Improved product and platform quality by coordinating peer-reviews and analysis of solution designs. Show less

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  Coralstone Capital Limited

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Senior Frontend Engineer

  Coralstone capital is a Fintech that provides premium financial services from low-interest loans to high-yield investment, asset management, and financial advisory.- I implemented and designed entire solution (client-side) using Javascript frameworks such as Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Vuetify.- Led and guided the team on implementing the frontend technologies in collaboration with backend services via extensive interaction with client on requirement gathering and estimation on sprint planning and user stories.- Delivered Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to client within set timelines by creating over 30+ screens, mock-ups, and functionalities using Vuejs and other frontend technologies. Show less

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  Guaranty Trust

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Senior Back End Engineer (SQUAD)

  Squad is the Fintech arm of Guarantee Trust, she is a Payment Service Provider with cutting-edge technologies and proven expertise in the industry.- Built and led a backend team of 3 high performing engineers that developed and launched the banks payment service which enabled merchant to receive digital payment via Card, Bank Transfer, Virtual Transfer, and USSD.- Spearheaded the development and lunch of the settlement service that enabled both merchant and the organisation receive appropriate income for products and services purchased via the payment platform in a very secure and automated process.- Scaled platform through orders in low 100s to over 5K orders per month.- Ensured prompt and complete resolution of customer/merchant complaint as regard payment.- Improved the payment platforms quality by ensuring concise application test was written for all code features implemented. Show less

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  Traction Apps

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

  Senior Backend Engineer

  Traction Apps is a leading Fintech organisation that offers efficient ways to manage businesses online by providing them with solutions ranging from payments to loans.- I developed various backend features to improve existing payment infrastructure.- Integrated various third-party payment processors.- Provided consultancy to merchants over prolonged periods of time and ensure prompt and complete resolution of customer/merchant complaints as regard payment.- Established cross-functional collaboration between technical, service delivery, and commercial facing teams.- Improved the payment platforms quality by ensuring modern coding ethics and solid principles are followed as well as well-written test for all code features implemented. Show less

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  Andela

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Senior Software Engineer

  Andela is a global network for software developers. It focuses on sustainable careers, connecting technologists with engagement, and career coaching through the Andela learning community.- I developed various frontend and backend features to improve existing search infrastructure.- Established cross-functional collaboration between technical, service delivery, and commercial facing teams.- Improved platform quality by ensuring modern coding ethics and principles are followed as well as well-written test for all code features implemented. Show less

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  Visa

  Aug 2022 - now

  Software Implementation Consultant

  Visa is the number one global payment service provider where acceptance solutions lead’s payment acceptance solutions with scaled, modern technology and enabling programs across all payment types, channels, and networks.- I provide deep technical services to support proof of concept designs, pragmatic technical expertise across visa's Rest and SOAP Apis, hosted payment acceptance with respect to implementing and configuring the visa products and services.- Drive and support technical integrations with global clients on payment acceptance processes and associated services including fraud, payment security, and 3D-Secure.- Provide technical trainings and presentations to both internal and external stakeholders on Visa's acceptance solutions products and services.- Maintain and foster a culture of sustained high performance through strong cross-functional collaboration and cross-regional engagements. Show less