SHEMAIAH YABA-SHIAKA

Full Stack Engineer

Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Full Stack Engineer with a robust foundation in backend development, specializing in crafting scalable APIs and server-side systems across diverse tech stacks including TypeScript, Python, Java, and Go. Proven ability to deliver high-quality code, optimize system architecture, and seamlessly integrate third-party services, driving significant improvements in transaction efficiency and user satisfaction. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging advanced cloud infrastructure to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.

Work

Ontria

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Individual Contributor

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Contributed to cross-functional initiatives, applying analytical insights to enhance product functionality and drive measurable improvements in user satisfaction.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions, significantly enhancing overall product functionality.

Analyzed comprehensive user feedback data to inform targeted product improvements, directly contributing to a 15% increase in user satisfaction.

Developed and implemented efficient development workflows, resulting in streamlined project timelines and a measurable 10% reduction in operational costs.

Digital Oxygen Hub Ltd

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Backend Engineer

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Led the redesign of a critical payment gateway, ensuring robust transaction routing and enhanced system accuracy for national operations.

Highlights

Redesigned the Paystack payment gateway architecture to automate subaccount splits across all 37 Nigerian states, significantly improving transaction routing accuracy and efficiency.

Developed and deployed the solution using Laravel/PHP, enhancing transaction processing efficiency and data integrity for a national payment system.

Implemented robust backend logic to ensure seamless and accurate financial transactions across diverse state-level subaccounts.

Optimized payment processing workflows, reducing manual intervention and improving the reliability of financial operations.

Gradlinq

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Backend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Architected and developed the foundational backend infrastructure for a new web platform, establishing core systems for user authentication and content delivery.

Highlights

Engineered the entire backend for gradlinq.com from inception, designing and implementing a scalable foundational database schema.

Established a secure and robust authentication system, ensuring data integrity and user access control for the platform.

Developed essential modules for enhanced user experiences and comprehensive project management functionalities.

Implemented advanced domain and subdomain routing strategies to optimize system functionality and content delivery.

Education

Mountain Top University

Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Mathematics

Certificates

Engineer Basecamp Backend Program

The Engineer Network

TechCrush Backend Development Bootcamp

TechCrush

Jobberman Soft Skills

Jobberman

PSENSE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

Poise Nigeria

Skills

Databases

MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL.

Programming Languages

TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, PHP.

Frameworks & Libraries

Spring Boot, Node.js, Laravel.

DevOps & Cloud

Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, CloudWatch, GCP Monitoring, Prometheus.

Messaging & Queuing

Kafka, RabbitMQ.

System Architecture

Scalable APIs, Server-side Systems, Microservices Architecture, Authentication Systems.

Projects

Multi-Cloud Infrastructure Dashboard

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Summary

Developed a unified visibility tool for managing AWS and GCP Kubernetes workloads, eliminating the need for manual console checks, resulting in a real-time, comprehensive monitoring solution.