Skill set
Top skills
Kenneth in a few words
Results-driven, highly organized, and analytical Software Engineer with experience in design, development, integration and delivery of web applications and analysis. Demonstrated ability in creating outstanding, custom software solutions that solve clients' most challenging problems using a combination of industry standards and cutting-edge technologies.
Adept at developing complex, robust, high-volume software solutions leveraging open-source frameworks and client-side technologies. Practices test-driven-development, identifying, troubleshooting, and solving software defects as needed to ensure projects are completed on time and exceed all expectations. Currently seeking new opportunities to develop my existing skill set, gain wider exposure and add immediate value.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Designed and developed APIs integrated with other Fintech Companies; developed a system application that streamlined billing systems and data retrieval and storage processes.
• Developed Bills Payment system with Angular 9 framework and NodeJS and MySQL as database
• Managed, deployed and maintained applications on the cloud (Heroku), designed databases to support the business applications, improved data sharing and data security, and effectuated data integration
• Maintained the application's databases – SQL Server, MySQL and migrated application databases from SQL Server to MySQL.
• Developed applications that helped monitor downtimes of switches (ATM, POS, etc.); developed an application integrated with MTN's Airtime and Data Recharge system to allow customers to buy data and airtime via USSD.
• Developed and delivered training to the organisation, maximising the effectiveness of the error analysis tool. The training reduced software escalations by 40%.
Experience
- PayU Payment LimitedIntegration SpecialistSeptember 2019 - Today (5 years and 7 months)• Drive innovation across the firm's corporate technology portfolio, increasing efficiencies through process automation and Agile application development, with an emphasis on user experience and shorter development cycles• Coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the company's software programs, as well as the development of documentation to provide evidence of progress in the development process and monitor the process.• Analyse information to determine, recommend and direct the installation of new systems and modify existing systems.• Adopt industry-leading technologies to support best-in-class business capabilities for high-performance computing and data storage solutions• Respond to the evolving regulatory environment and help to meet the firm's regulatory commitments by addressing internal and external commitments• Communicate with customers integrating into PayU systems to identify their needs and tailor and provide integrated solutions and technical support to meet those needs.• Develop technically robust, easy-to-maintain and easy-to-scale solutions whilst providing accurate estimates to develop well-engineered code that meets acceptance criteria
- SunTrust Bank LtdSoftware DeveloperOctober 2018 - August 2019 (10 months)• Contributed to a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement whilst effectively participating in the team's software development methodologies, such as pairing, code reviews, agile planning and continuous delivery• Introduced automation tools that reduced redundancy and enhanced the workflow, and saved nearly 20 work hours a week for the entire team• Reviewed problems and designed solutions in a high velocity, iterative software development lifecycle• Developed a Bills Payment system that allowed customers to make utility payments online through digital banking.• Designed APIs integrated with several FinTech companies while providing technical support to the business support unit.• Kept all operations in-house, improved process control and significantly reduced lead times by automating business processes.
- Unity Bank PlcSoftware DeveloperMay 2016 - October 2018 (2 years and 5 months)• Led business and internal process automation to streamline important tasks, minimise human error, standardise best practices and improve service delivery.• Authored company standards for C# and programming practices, including a process for sharing and reusing components, plugins, and prefabs across multiple projects and divisions.• Created and managed the application source codes control on Teams Foundation.• Wrote test plans for coded enhancements and participated in testing other team members' enhancements.• Provided technical support to the Business support unit and designed databases to support business applications.
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Education
- Bachelor of TechnologyFederal University of Technology Owerri2005Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science and Mathematics