Shittu Abdulwasiu

Experienced Full-Stack and DevOps with a strong track record of delivering exceptional results. Passionate about creating engaging online experiences and driving innovation. Proven ability to optimize web applications, lead cross-functional teams, and excel in both front-end, back-end development and DevOps.

Full Stack and DevOps Engineer (Freelance) at Elavayt Limited (2023-09 – Present)

Spearheaded the development of micro-services and full-stack applications with focus on cloud infrastructure and deployment optimization.

• Spearheaded the development of micro-services for the Elavayt project using Node.js and Typescript.
• Implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and deployed on AWS EC2 with load balancers and NGINX server.
• Configured domain and subdomain URLs via AWS Route 53, set up security groups, and managed SSL certificates.
• Led the design and implementation of front-end applications using React, Webpack, SCSS, Material UI, and Redux Toolkit, and automated deployment with AWS Amplify.
• Optimized AWS costs by 25% by selecting appropriate EC2 instance types and implementing dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) configurations.
• Achieved AWS SES Production access for the organization, resolving significant challenges.
• Worked and launched 4 different products within a year in the organization.

Backend Developer at Stylist Piazza (2023-02 – 2023-08)

Developed backend services and database solutions for a beauty industry application serving barbershops and salons.

• Managed diverse Database Management Systems, optimizing database performance and reducing query response times by 40%.
• Implemented rigorous testing practices, reducing critical defects by 15% and improving overall code quality.
• Led efforts to standardize coding practices, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration.
• Developed and launched a fully functional app tailored to the beauty industry, specifically designed for barbershops and salons.

DevOps Engineer at Fiverr, Upwork (2022-03 – 2023-05)

Provided DevOps and cloud infrastructure services to multiple clients across freelance platforms.

• Successfully migrated 6 clients to AWS, optimizing their infrastructure and reducing operational costs.
• Improved deployment efficiency by developing a standardized CI/CD framework used across multiple projects.
• Architected cloud solutions on AWS, leading to a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs and improved scalability.
• Successfully managed DevOps processes for 6 clients, ensuring tailored solutions to meet each client's unique requirements.

Bachelor's – Federal University of Agriculture (2015-09 – 2020-08)