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Temitayo Ismail Gbolahan

Software Engineer

Cotonou, Benin

ABOUT

Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in building robust server-side systems, DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure. Proven ability to architect and deploy scalable, high-performance applications. Passionate about leveraging automation and modern frameworks to solve complex problems and optimize system reliability.

SKILLS

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptPHPJavaC++
DjangoNode.jsExpress.jsNestJSAdonisJSLaravelSymfony
ReactJSNext.jsVue.jsQuasarJS
PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDB
DockerGitGitHubGitLabCI/CDAWSNginx
Agile MethodologiesCollaborative TeamworkProblem-SolvingProject Leadership

EXPERIENCE

Full Stack Developer & DevOps Intern

2025-09 - 2025-12

Benin Control SA • Cotonou

Contributed to the development of a microservices architecture using NestJS, improving the modularity and scalability of the ERP. Developed secure backend modules with AdonisJS to manage complex customs workflows. Optimized database queries and API response times for high-traffic tracking modules, ensuring real-time data accuracy. • Contributed to the development of a microservices architecture using NestJS, improving the modularity and scalability of the ERP. • Developed secure backend modules with AdonisJS to manage complex customs workflows. • Optimized database queries and API response times for high-traffic tracking modules, ensuring real-time data accuracy.

Full Stack & DevOps Intern

2025-04 - 2025-08

Société de Financement et de Participation (SFP) • Cotonou

Streamlined internal operations by developing custom automation, reducing manual repetitive tasks by approximately 60%. Engineered and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, automating testing and deployment processes which reduced deployment time by 40%. Developed robust, scalable RESTful APIs using modern backend frameworks like AdonisJS and NestJS (TypeScript). Built and maintained responsive, data-driven user interfaces for enterprise applications with the QuasarJS (Vue) framework. • Streamlined internal operations by developing custom automation, reducing manual repetitive tasks by approximately 60%. • Engineered and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, automating testing and deployment processes which reduced deployment time by 40%. • Developed robust, scalable RESTful APIs using modern backend frameworks like AdonisJS and NestJS (TypeScript). • Built and maintained responsive, data-driven user interfaces for enterprise applications with the QuasarJS (Vue) framework.

Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

2024-05 - Present

Unity of Digital Innovation • Abomey-Calavi

Led the technical strategy and architectural design for Orienty, Benin's first post-baccalaureate orientation platform, from conception to deployment. Architected a scalable backend with Django (Python) and PostgreSQL, and engineered a dynamic, responsive frontend using ReactJS. Managed the full development lifecycle, including team coordination, code reviews, and deployment on a cloud server. • Led the technical strategy and architectural design for Orienty, Benin's first post-baccalaureate orientation platform, from conception to deployment. • Architected a scalable backend with Django (Python) and PostgreSQL, and engineered a dynamic, responsive frontend using ReactJS. • Managed the full development lifecycle, including team coordination, code reviews, and deployment on a cloud server.

Backend Developer Intern

2024-03 - 2024-10

LagoraGroupe • Cotonou

Architected and developed key backend systems for the LagoraDiscount hypermarket e-commerce platform using Laravel (PHP). Designed and implemented the MySQL database schema, writing optimized queries to handle high-volume transaction data. Collaborated in an agile team to integrate third-party payment gateways and build a secure, intercontinental e-commerce solution. • Architected and developed key backend systems for the LagoraDiscount hypermarket e-commerce platform using Laravel (PHP). • Designed and implemented the MySQL database schema, writing optimized queries to handle high-volume transaction data. • Collaborated in an agile team to integrate third-party payment gateways and build a secure, intercontinental e-commerce solution.

Web Development Intern

2021-07 - 2021-08

AUM ACADEMY • Cotonou

Developed and managed client websites using WordPress, customizing themes and plugins to meet digital marketing campaign requirements. Assisted in managing the company's social media channels, contributing to a 15% growth in audience interaction over two months. • Developed and managed client websites using WordPress, customizing themes and plugins to meet digital marketing campaign requirements. • Assisted in managing the company's social media channels, contributing to a 15% growth in audience interaction over two months.

Web Developer & Administrator

2019-09 - Present

Topmost Academy for Art, Science and Computer (TAASC) • Cotonou

Engineered a comprehensive student management portal from the ground up using procedural PHP and MySQL. Developed distinct modules for teachers (grade/attendance entry), students (result viewing), and administrators (user and system management). Implemented an online registration system, automating the school's enrollment process. • Engineered a comprehensive student management portal from the ground up using procedural PHP and MySQL. • Developed distinct modules for teachers (grade/attendance entry), students (result viewing), and administrators (user and system management). • Implemented an online registration system, automating the school's enrollment process.

EDUCATION

IFRI-Université d'Abomey-Calavi

2022 - 2025

BSc in Software Engineering

LYCEE TECHNIQUE F. M. COULIBALY Cotonou

2019-09 - 2022-08

Technical Diploma in Computer Science