Similoluwa Adegoke

Experience

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  Smart Study

  Dec 2019 - May 2020

  Software Engineer

  Here, I revolutionized the e-learning experience for Nigerian students. I designed and implemented the backend architecture for StudySmart, an innovative platform now empowering over 5,000 students across the country. My development of a sophisticated, tiered authentication system not only enhanced security but also cut unauthorized access attempts by 25%, ensuring student data remained protected. By executing comprehensive end-to-end and fault testing, I reduced system downtime by 30%, providing a seamless and reliable learning environment. This role allowed me to leverage my expertise in software architecture, backend development, and cybersecurity to make a significant educational impact. Show less

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  Dexfiat

  May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Bot Developer

  At Dexfiat, I led the development of a Telegram bot for their crypto platform, driving user onboarding up by 50% and boosting airdrop campaign participation by 25%. Through rigorous iterative testing and real-time feedback from a growing user base, I ensured the bot's full functionality at launch. I also deployed and configured the bot to maintain 99% uptime, guaranteeing data integrity and a seamless user experience, which significantly contributed to the platform's overall user growth and engagement. Show less

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  Rhics Technology

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2022

  Software Engineer

  At Rhics Technology, I led the development of a cutting-edge fintech app that expanded financial services across the UK, Nigeria, and Barbados. Leveraging third-party integrations with Tokenio and Railsbank, I enhanced the app's functionality, ensuring seamless financial operations. By implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including end-to-end and fault testing, I reduced app crashes by 20% and boosted user retention rates by 15%. Additionally, I devised a streamlined software design approach that cut down time spent on technical decisions by 25%, fostering a more efficient development process. Show less

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  ALAT by Wema

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  Software Engineer

  Alat for Business (Corporate banking app) Team Collaborated with the Solutions architect as the lead backend engineer to work on the redesign of the corporate banking app from a monolith to an Event Driven Microservice app.Built the Onboarding and loan services of the redesigned app and built the authentication gateway for customers to interact with all other services on the platform. Ensured each member of the backend team, after implementation, documented the process flow, API document and published for easy access by Frontend Engineers and stakeholders.Designed and Coordinated the data transfer strategy for moving users (100k+) of the corporate banking app from a single database to multiple databases in line with moving the app from a monolith to a microservice app.Ensured seamless customer porting to the new app through continuous collaboration and updates with relevant teams.Mentored new Software Engineering recruits across multiple teams in the bank.On-call support Engineer for the ALAT for Business Team and heavily involved in sprint planning, tasks allocation. Show less