Olawale Williams Aluko

Full Stack Developer (Backend Heavy)
Ado Ekiti, NG.

About

Highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus, specializing in PHP, Laravel, and MySQL to build robust RESTful APIs and scalable web applications. Proven ability to integrate diverse third-party APIs and contribute to all phases of development, from database architecture to UI integration. Adept at leveraging modern frontend technologies like ReactJS and Next.js to deliver comprehensive, high-performance solutions.

Work

Buzzbite
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Backend Developer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Designed and implemented a robust RESTful API for the Buzzbite web application, optimizing database architecture, ensuring comprehensive testing, and facilitating seamless frontend integration.

Highlights

Developed a robust RESTful API for the Buzzbite web application (https://app.buzzbite.io) using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, serving as the core backend infrastructure.

Contributed significantly to the design and implementation of the API database architecture, ensuring scalability and data integrity.

Performed rigorous code reviews, debugging, and issue resolution through GitHub pull requests, maintaining high code quality.

Provided daily updates and strategic input in standup meetings, influencing development timelines and feature enhancements.

Integrated developed API endpoints into the Next.js frontend, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.

Authored comprehensive feature tests for critical API endpoints (e.g., registrations, login, onboarding), enhancing system reliability.

Configured GitHub Actions for automated testing on code pushes, improving CI/CD pipeline efficiency and reducing manual errors.

Movejeje
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Full Stack Developer (Contract)

Nigeria

Summary

Led the development and deployment of a comprehensive travel web application, integrating multiple complex APIs and enhancing user interface functionalities.

Highlights

Successfully integrated Amadeus flight booking API into an existing Vue.js template, enhancing core application functionality.

Seamlessly integrated Hotelbeds API into the Vue.js platform, expanding accommodation booking capabilities.

Developed and implemented a new module for visa requests and management, streamlining user workflows.

Executed critical UI modifications to optimize data capture from Amadeus and Hotelbeds APIs, improving user experience and data accuracy.

Successfully deployed the completed web application to a live server (https://home.movejeje.com), ensuring public accessibility and performance.

Work With Marque
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Fullstack Laravel Developer

US

Summary

Contributed to the development of a service delivery application and CRM, focusing on backend functionalities and code quality for a US-based client.

Highlights

Utilized PHP, Laravel, JavaScript/Ajax, and MySQL to build the core Synexa service delivery application, contributing to a robust system currently in development.

Developed key features for the Synexa CRM, including sales pipeline flow, leveraging PHP/Laravel, JavaScript/Ajax, and MySQL to enhance operational efficiency.

Conducted thorough code reviews, debugging, and issue resolution via GitHub pull requests, improving code quality and stability.

Actively participated in weekly standup meetings, providing design insights, progress updates, and contributing to solution enhancements.

Integrated Stripe API to enable secure payment and subscription processing, expanding the application's monetization capabilities.

Tecklink
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Backend Developer Intern

US

Summary

Developed and implemented backend functionalities for the Tecklink web application, contributing to database design, application logic, and overall code quality.

Highlights

Developed functional databases, applications, and server-side logic to support robust web application backends.

Implemented core backend functionalities for the Tecklink web application using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.

Conducted code reviews, debugged issues, and applied corrective measures, improving system stability.

Provided valuable input in team discussions and delivered progress updates on development tasks.

Stark Logic Limited
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Full Stack Developer Intern

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

As an intern, developed and implemented core backend functionalities for MedicPin, an electronic health records manager, focusing on database support, application logic, and deployment.

Highlights

Developed functional databases, applications, and server-side components to support web application backends.

Implemented backend functionalities for the MedicPin web application (electronic health records manager) using PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, and MySQL.

Reviewed code, identified and debugged problems, and implemented corrections to ensure application integrity.

Contributed actively in team meetings, offering suggestions and providing updates on development progress.

Deployed the MedicPin project to Heroku for testing, facilitating quality assurance and stakeholder review.

Education

Federal University of Technology, Minna
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

BTech

Geography - Remote Sensing Applications

Languages

English
Yoruba

Skills

Programming Languages

PHP, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS.

Databases

MySQL, SQL.

Development Tools & Methodologies

Git (GitHub, BitBucket), Composer, Node Package Manager, Postman, Jira, Slack, Artisan/Console Commands, Code Debugging, Feature Testing, Unit Testing (PHPUnit, Pest PHP), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), API Documentation (Scribe, Scramble), Code Quality (Larastan, Laravel Pint), Agile Methodologies, Code Review, Problem Solving, Research.

Professional Skills

Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Time Management, Multitasking, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Creativity.

API Integrations

Paystack, Flutterwave, PayPal, Stripe API, Amadeus API, Hotelbeds API, Facebook API, Twitter API, Zoho CRM API, Zeptomail API, OpenAI, DeepSeek AI, Leonardo Image Generator API.

Frameworks & Libraries

Laravel, Next.js, Livewire, FilamentPHP, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Ajax, Pest PHP.