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Olufemi Praise

Lead Software & Product Engineer

€579/day
Birmingham, GB
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Olufemi

I help startups, businesses, and organizations build scalable web applications, backend systems, APIs, and AI powered solutions that solve real world problems.

As a Software Engineer and Product Builder, I work across the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement. My experience includes Java, Spring Boot, Go, Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, and modern cloud-native development.

I specialize in building full stack applications, backend services, automation workflows, internal tools, and data-driven platforms. I also leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, improve productivity, and deliver high-quality solutions efficiently.

What sets me apart is my product mindset. I don't just write code I work to understand business goals, evaluate trade offs, and deliver solutions that are practical, maintainable, and aligned with user needs. Whether it's developing an MVP, integrating APIs, designing system architecture, automating workflows, or scaling an existing platform, I focus on creating measurable value.

Recent projects include education technology platforms, civic tech, fintech, Edutech applications AI assisted products, portfolio builders, and robotics/IoT solutions.

If you're looking for a developer who can take ownership, communicate clearly, and turn ideas into reliable software, I'd be happy to help.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Basic

Can work on-site
Birmingham (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Edugist
    Lead Software & Product Engineer
    February 2026 - Today (4 months)
    • • Led the design, development, and scaling of production grade EdTech platforms, including Edugist.org, improving platform reliability, performance, and user experience.
    • • Owned product development lifecycle end to end: requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and iteration across multiple platforms.
    • • Architected and delivered core products including: Edugist Top School Guide (school discovery, comparison, and rating system); Safe2Report (secure reporting platform with role based access and case tracking); FixIt (civic tech issue reporting and transparency platform)
    • • Currently leading development of the Education Ministers Index (Africa) a structured directory covering education leadership across 50+ countries, designed for data accessibility and policy transparency.
    • • Implemented scalable backend structures and API ready systems, enabling future integrations and platform expansion.
    • • Led weekly sprint cycles (Agile), consistently delivering features, bug fixes, and system improvements with measurable outputs.
    • • Collaborated cross functionally with editorial, product, and operations teams to translate business and policy requirements into technical solutions.
    • • Contributing to building technology driven accountability systems, including anonymous reporting and education safety tools.
    JavaScript React.js React Native PostgreSQL Java
  • Learn2earn
    Senior Coding Mentor
    October 2025 - Today (8 months)
    Lagos, Nigeria
    • • Mentor and train cohorts of beginner programmers in Go (Golang), Rust, Java etc focusing on software development fundamentals, problem solving, and project based learning
    • • Mentored students on core concepts including control flow, algorithms, data structures, and modular programming, using hands on coding exercises.
    • • Conduct detailed code reviews, improving code quality, performance, and adherence to software engineering best practices., helping students debug, optimize, and explain their solutions clearly.
    • • Provided one to one mentorship and group coaching, helping students strengthen debugging, critical thinking, and technical problem solving skills.
    • • Evaluate student submissions using version control systems (Git/Gitea) and internal dashboards, ensuring consistency in assessment and feedback.
    • • Monitored group projects and collaboration through the Audit sessions, Raid Quad, Event 45 etc assessing performance, teamwork, and Git workflow proficiency.
    • • Offered constructive feedback on coding practices, file structuring, and logical flow for improved software design.
    • • Foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes peer programming, communication, and continuous improvement.
    • • Perform database queries and generate analytics/reporting insights to track learner performance and program effectiveness.
    • • Contribute to program improvement by identifying gaps in curriculum delivery and technical training processes.
    • • Assist and led the execution of technical training programs, ensuring smooth delivery of mentorship sessions, orientation programs and coding activities.
    • • Identify and report platform issues, bugs, and learning blockers, collaborating with technical teams for resolution.
    GO Rust Docker JavaScript Java
  • Tech Talent Academy
    Robotics Engineer/Instructor Ijebu-Ode/ Hybrid
    July 2025 - November 2025 (4 months)
    • • Designed and programmed multiple robotics and automation projects using Arduino and ESP32 microcontrollers.
    • • Developed and integrated various sensors, including ultrasonic, soil moisture, photoresistors, temperature sensors, and accelerom eter/gyroscope modules.
    • • Implemented motor control systems using DC motors, servo motors, and stepper motors.
    • • Built and tested projects on simulation platforms such as Wokwi and Tinkercad Circuits.
    • • Created IoT-enabled prototypes with wireless communication via Wi-Fi and UDP networking.
    • • Developed swarm robotics simulations with multi-device communication.
    • • Wrote embedded system code for gesture-controlled robots, maze-solving robots, and sensor-based automation systems.
    • • Produced comprehensive project documentation with circuit diagrams and explanations.
    • • Provided technical instruction and training on robotics design, simulation, and programming.
    • • Applied problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to resolve hardware and software integration issues.
    AI Automation Arduino Android Studio JavaScript React.js

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Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Federal University of Technology Akure
    2021
    Bachelor of Engineering
  • Certificate
    Certificate

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