Prince Ita

Accomplished Lead Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying robust backend systems. Proven expertise in NestJS, PostgreSQL, and cloud hosting, with a track record of building scalable infrastructure, including production-grade ledger and web3 systems. Successfully led backend teams, mentored engineers, and managed server migrations with zero downtime.

Eager to leverage comprehensive technical leadership and development skills to drive innovation at your company.

Co-founder, Lead Backend Software Engineer at Storipod (2022-11 – Present)

• Spearheaded the development of backend infrastructure for Storipod, encompassing technical specifications, hosting, and automated deployment.
• Engineered robust solutions using NestJS with PostgreSQL, implemented background jobs with BullMQ, and managed automated deployments via GitHub Actions.
• Ensured a scalable and reliable system by hosting on an Ubuntu VPS with Nginx as a reverse proxy.
• Executed a seamless server migration to Azure without experiencing any downtime.
• Mentored and guided junior team members, fostering their technical growth and development.
• Architected and built a production-grade Ledger infrastructure, serving as the core mechanism for all financial transactions on the platform.
• Developed the foundational Web3 infrastructure that powers the Storipod platform.
• Orchestrated the successful transition of users from a conventional ledger-based financial system to a Web3 ecosystem built on the Base blockchain.

Senior Backend Software Engineer at Verido (2025-05 – 2025-09)

• Restructured and organized the existing backend architecture, establishing a more robust and maintainable system.
• Successfully migrated the entire system to the Railway cloud platform.
• Engineered a highly resilient notification system that supports multiple channels, featuring a sophisticated retry mechanism, comprehensive notification logging, status tracking, and built for easy extensibility to accommodate future channel integrations.

Lead Backend Software Engineer at BlackCountry (2024-07 – 2025-04)

• Served as a System Designer, taking hands-on ownership of the platform's technical backend.
• Leveraged NestJS with PostgreSQL for data management, implemented background jobs using BullMQ, and automated deployments with GitHub Actions.
• Managed the hosting of the entire platform on Microsoft Azure.
• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to fellow team members.

Senior Backend Software Engineer at Shuttlers (2021-09 – 2024-04)

• Owned and developed the Cost Revenue Service from inception, responsible for processing and tracking revenues for Shuttlers' bus partners.
• Enhanced the platform's capacity by developing a feature that supports multiple vehicles per itinerary per route, significantly increasing seat sales.
• Implemented a feature enabling users to book multiple seats and purchase seats on behalf of others.
• Established the foundational auditing service for Shuttlers, designed to meticulously track user actions across the platform.
• Contributed significantly to the robust implementation of the notification service.
• Developed the backend for the inaugural gamification feature, allowing users to engage in games and earn rewards during a Valentine's promotion.
• Actively participated in code reviews, provided mentorship to team members, and imparted knowledge on software engineering best practices, architectural principles, and Node.js/JavaScript concepts.
• Delivered the Guest Mode feature, facilitating accountless bookings for enhanced user convenience.
• Pioneered the development of the SOS feature, significantly improving passenger and driver safety during transit.

Chief Technology Officer at 525System (2020-02 – 2021-08)

• Led a team in architecting and developing an ERP software tailored for a hotel, managing guest services, room inventory, and food and beverage inventory.
• Deployed the system on a local area network, integrating interconnected desktop applications for administrative, reception, and accounting functions.

Lead Front-end Developer at Zoropay (2021-06 – 2021-09)

• Directed the front-end development team in constructing a loans and savings platform utilizing React, Redux, and Redux-thunk.
• Established comprehensive error monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the front-end application.
• Conducted thorough code reviews for team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitated training sessions for team members, guiding them in adopting software engineering best practices.

Senior Instructor and Curriculum Developer - Computer Programming at TNX College (2021-01 – 2021-09)

• Authored and delivered rigorous courses on Introduction to Computer Programming, with a specific focus on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring students acquired a profound grasp of fundamental principles and practical applications.

Full-Stack Software Developer at Whyte Chapel & Partners (2018-03 – 2020-02)

• Architected and developed the CheckiT mobile application, utilizing Python Kivy for the front-end and PHP for the backend services.

Bachelor Of Engineering in Computer Engineering – University Of Uyo (2011-09 – 2017-08)