Ahmed Olugbasa
Software Engineer — Backend-Focused (Java | Spring Boot | Python)
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Software Engineer with hands-on backend development experience in Java, Spring Boot, Python, and RESTful APIs, built through structured technical training and applied project work. Comfortable working with relational databases, integrating third-party APIs, and applying core software engineering principles such as OOP, SOLID, and test-driven development. Completed the Semicolon Africa Techpreneurship Program and a live backend engineering internship, demonstrating a proven ability to self-teach and deliver working solutions under real constraints.
Brings additional exposure to AI-powered application development as a secondary strength. Looking to contribute to and grow within a structured, mentorship-driven engineering team.
Experience
AI Backend Engineering Intern at FlyRank AI (Present)
- Developed and integrated REST APIs within a Python backend environment, collaborating remotely with a distributed engineering team on AI-powered application features.
- Supported backend engineering tasks, including prompt engineering and evaluation workflows for LLM-based features, applying structured, evidence-based problem-solving.
- Contributed to iterative improvement of backend services and workflows, adapting to feedback and direction from senior engineers.
Education
Software Engineering & Full-Stack Development – Semicolon Africa
Future AWS AI Agent Engineer Track – Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AI Practitioner Challenge – Amazon Web Services (AWS)