Richman Loveday

Mid-level Backend & Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years building scalable web apps using PHP, Laravel, and Vue.js/React. Specialises in RESTful API design, SaaS/fintech architecture, and clean MVC patterns across the full development lifecycle.

Lead Laravel Backend Developer (Project) - Emerj LLC - USA

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Architected HNG Job Portal backend in Laravel using service-layer design and MVC patterns optimised for long-term maintainability
• Built suite of reusable APIs and shared services, eliminating cross-module duplication and cutting new-feature onboarding time
• Collaborated with cross-functional remote team to integrate backend APIs with frontend, enforcing consistent validation and auth flows

Backend-Developer (Internship program) - Hotels.ng - Nigeria

(2025-10 - 2025-12)

• Led backend engineering team for HNG Job Portal, coordinating sprints, code reviews, and feature delivery across distributed developers
• Designed database schemas and implemented backend logic adhering to SOLID and DRY principles from UI design to production endpoints
• Drove code review sessions that measurably improved architectural consistency and reduced post-merge bugs across the team

Fullstack Developer - 5centsCDN - Canada

(2024-07 - 2025-12)

• Boosted team productivity 20% by refactoring core Slim-based architecture with reusable components and streamlined deployment workflows
• Built and maintained RESTful APIs powering AI-driven chatbots on a high-traffic CDN platform, reducing production bugs by 15%
• Containerised applications with Docker and contributed to GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, ensuring dev-to-production parity

PHP Developer - Cryptographic Solutions - India

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Delivered full loan management system in PHP/MySQL on contract, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining security and performance standards

Fullstack Developer - Luzoma Microsystems - Nigeria

(2022-01 - 2024-07)

Sole developer of "Risky T", a secure escrow platform handling real financial transactions. My responsibility was mainly on the backend side — setting up the architecture, designing the database, and making sure the system could handle its core features smoothly.

• Built escrow-style transaction workflows with fraud prevention, optimised DB queries for growing volume, and cut development turnaround time

Bachelor - Computer Engineering - University of Uyo (2023)