Alexander Amowe

Experience

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  Cellco & Mul-T-Lock Nigeria Limited

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2017

  Software Developer

  At Mul-T-Lock Nigeria, I developed and integrated backend systems for security solutions, implementing RESTful APIs and IoT-enabled applications with Django and Flask. I worked on machine learning applications using TensorFlow (YOLOv3), optimized real-time communication via MQTT, and deployed services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS. • Built and integrated backend systems for IoT-enabled security solutions. • Implemented RESTful APIs using Django and Flask for seamless service communication. • Developed machine learning applications with TensorFlow and YOLOv3. • Deployed scalable applications on GCP and AWS, optimizing performance and security. Visa mindre

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  Schoolsify

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

  Software Engineer

  I developed and optimized RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services like Zoom, Vimeo, and Akamai, and deployed applications on Linode, GCP, and AWS. My backend work involved using Django, Flask, Redis, Celery, and database optimization for PostgreSQL. • Led a team of engineers, ensuring efficient project execution and task management. • Developed and optimized RESTful APIs with secure authentication mechanisms. • Deployed backend services on Linode, GCP, and AWS, ensuring high availability. • Integrated Redis and Celery for caching and background task processing. Visa mindre

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  Tellus Agro Partnership Limited

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

  Website Developer

  Design and Development of the company's website.Management and maintenance of the company's store, website and social media.

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  Amasiah Trading Ltd

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Software Engineer

  At Amasiah Trading, I developed and optimized backend systems to support scalable web applications. I built secure APIs, integrated third-party services (Bulk SMS, Zoom, Zoho Mail), and optimized database structures for efficient data processing. My cloud experience included deploying backend services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS, ensuring security, scalability, and availability. • Developed and optimized RESTful APIs to support scalable applications. • Integrated third-party APIs (Bulk SMS, Zoom, Zoho Mail) for enhanced functionality. • Deployed backend services on GCP and AWS, ensuring security and scalability. • Containerized Flask and Django applications with Docker for streamlined deployments. Visa mindre

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  Helgg

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  Senior Backend Engineer

  At Helgg, I engineered scalable backend systems supporting IoT and web applications. I developed secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication and rate limiting, and designed an MQTT-based messaging system for IoT bike locks. Additionally, I improved MongoDB query performance, deployed and managed services on AWS, and automated deployments with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. • Developed and secured RESTful APIs using Python (Flask) with authentication mechanisms. • Built an MQTT client for real-time IoT device communication and event processing. • Optimized MongoDB performance through indexing and replication techniques. • Automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS. Visa mindre

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  Nebula.io

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  Senior Backend Engineer

  As a Backend Engineer at Nebula, I develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Python (Flask) and design scalable backend microservices using Docker and Kubernetes. I work extensively with large data, implementing advanced indexing in MongoDB and search capabilities using Elasticsearch, and performing complex queries with MongoDB aggregations pipelines. I also contributed to building large-scale data storage and retrieval using Google BigQuery and Dataflow jobs, as well as managing large file storage and content delivery through Google Cloud Storage and Filestack APIs. Additionally, I integrate pub/sub event triggers with Google Cloud Functions, automate SMS notifications using Twilio API, and implement email response automation via Nylas API.I actively participate in code reviews, architectural design, and planning to ensure efficient development processes. I contributed to the development of a high-performance media detection and telemetry service that scaled to handle millions of active requests while maintaining high availability. I also helped develop Python client packages deployed to an internal PyPI server, requiring both technical expertise and effective cross-functional collaboration. My role involves optimizing backend systems, leveraging Redis and Celery for task queuing, and ensuring code quality with Jenkins and SonarQube. Additionally, I contributed to the integration of the data science model into the backend service. Visa mindre