Oladotun Kolapo

Oladotun Kolapo

Software Developer, Backend Developer

About

Growth-oriented Software Developer with foundational experience in backend system development and database structuring using the Django stack. Proven team player always ready to master new technologies to drive project success. Eager to apply strong problem-solving and communication skills in entry-level backend developer roles, freelance opportunities, or internships that foster impactful learning and contribute to organizational growth.

Work

Anthena
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Junior Backend Developer

Lagos, Nigeria

Full Time

Highlights

Implemented backend features with endpoints that have <1s latency.

Built background data backup and file storage systems.

Collaborated on major system design decisions, streamlining code complexity and boosting system performance by 20%.

Developed and maintained comprehensive test suites (100% pass rate), increasing deployment confidence and system reliability.

Documendous LLC.
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Independent Contractor

Summary

Contributed to backend system development and optimization, playing a crucial role in MVP creation and team collaboration.

Highlights

Developed and optimized backend systems using Django, effectively addressing GitHub-tracked tickets to enhance system performance and functionality.

Streamlined development workflows by effectively managing GitHub issues and fostering collaborative efforts within the development team to ensure timely project delivery.

Projects

Postly

Personal

Summary

Postly is a social networking service that allows users to create short writeups about various topics and share them with the world. It enables users to react to the posts by liking and dropping comments. It also enables users to be able to keep up with posts from their favourite authors by following them. Postly offers a platform where users can share their thoughts and ideas and interact with other users

Meet-API

Personal

Summary

Meet is an online medical consultation API. It allows users to sign up as patients or doctors. If they sign up as patients, they can create a complaint(a complaint is a set of symptoms), possible issues get suggested based on the symptoms in the complaint, and then get a list of doctors that specialize in providing treatment in that field. The doctors are rated based on reviews and ratings from patients they have had consultations with in the past, the patients can then pick their doctor of choice based on those ratings and availability. After choosing a doctor, the doctor schedules appointments with the patient for further discussions and consultation.

Shoply

Personal

Summary

Shoply is a multi-vendor e-commerce website. It enables users signed up as sellers to list their products for sale while users signed up as buyers can purchase those listed products. It provides a dashboard for sellers to manage their products and orders and also has a review feature for products to keep buyers informed about how good a seller's service is or how good the product is.

Crypto-API

Freelance

Summary

This API was created to offer backend features such as user management, user authentication, wallet seed phrase storage, and fund transfer for a crypto site. It also interacts with CoinMarketCap's API to get prices of various cryptocurrencies and display them to the user.

RateYourMovies

Freelance task

Summary

RateYourMovies is a website that enables users post movies and get rating feedback from other users that have watched the movie

Indie-Distro

Personal

Summary

A platform for independent filmmakers and film lovers. It allows filmmakers to upload their films and set custom sale prices; interested viewers then purchase the movies before they can get viewing access. It helps creators bypass traditional gatekeepers and earn revenue without relying on ad views or platform algorithms.

Skills

Version Control

Git, GitHub, Collaboration.

Database Management

PostgreSQL.

Soft Skills

Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking and Analysis, Problem Solving.

DevOps

AWS, Render, Cloud Deployment.

Programming Language

Python, Django, Django REST Framework.