Oluwatosin Falola adrgvq@r.postjobfree.com

Oluwatosin Emmanuel Falola

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 13 years’ experience in electronic/digital platforms development. Having worked on different integration, digital and payment processing projects at different financial institutions, I have gathered in-depth knowledge of system design that maintain a healthy balance between system security and performance. Being a Software Engineer with a product thinking mindset has helped me collaborate better with internal and external stakeholders.

A team player and deep creative thinker who is deeply passionate about Digital transformation, Innovation thinking and Digital Business.

• Cloud application development using .NET and .NET Core

• Integration between On-prem and Azure resources (APIs), App service, Azure storage, service bus, etc

• Knowledge and experience in building SOAP and REST services

• Good knowledge of XML and JSON

• Good understanding of Azure App service, Azure Functions, Azure VM

• Understanding of Secure coding best practices

• Good knowledge of Unified Modeling Language (UML) for system design

• Good understanding of Agile methodology

• In-depth knowledge of .NET and .NET Core frameworks.

• Understanding of Messaging Queue i.e RabbitMQ

• ISO 8583 messaging for financial transaction processing

• In-depth understanding of MS SQL Server 2019 (T-SQL, Stored procedure, Functions, etc)

• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL

• Good knowledge of ReactJS and Microsoft Blazor.

• Postman, Github, Slack, Jira

04/2017 – present Synnoture Services Limited, Lead Developer/Architect

• Ensures code quality and accurate documentation.

• Provide technical architecture, specification, and direction on projects.

• Coordinate technical session with the developers.

• See through a project from conception to finished product

• Take part in product design

• Stay up to date on developments in the tech industry Oluwatosin Falola adrgvq@r.postjobfree.com

Project NUMERO

A Fintech platform that enables collection for merchants using wallet system which integrates to a partner Bank. Partner Bank integration was achieved with the “On- prem to Azure resources (APIs) integration”.

Features: Authentication, wallet management, wallet transfer, interbank transfer, merchant onboarding, virtual card request, transaction notification, interest calculation.

Technology stack: ReactJS, .NET Core, MS SQL Server 2019, Microsoft Azure Task: Azure Resource group creation, Azure Site-to-Site VPN gateway connection from on-premises network to VNet, Deployed APIs to Azure App service and Azure VM service, document storage to Azure blob storage, Azure key vault to securely store app secrets, Azure API gateway for request routing and client authentication, MSSQL Server 2019 provisioned in Azure, Github CI/CD pipeline for builds, testing and deployment, data exchange using JSON.

02/2015 – 03/2017 Heritage Bank Plc., Lead, Automation and Data Services

• Ensures adherence to software quality standards of the development team.

• Analyze business needs, functional requirements, and proffer optimized solution.

• Monitor and keep track of progress of projects within the team.

• Coordinates system analysis, design sessions, and discuss best approach to be adopted for project Implementation.

• Responsible for planning, coordination and leading of activities within the SDLC process.

• Responsible/coordinates failover activities for developed applications during disaster recovery exercise.

• Work closely with Project managers, business analysts and developers, as well as key project stakeholders (internal/external) as required.

• Validates third party applications architecture to ensure laid down standards of system development of the Bank are met.

• Direct/coordinate system migration plan and engage in disaster recovery planning sessions to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster.

• Develops Core system APIs/Major components that integrates with other internal and external systems when required.

• Responsible for policy document creation as It relates to the development space. 02/2013 – 02/2015

Heritage Bank Plc., Senior Developer

• Design and development of enterprise solutions - including technical requirements gathering and coordination of any proof of concepts exercises. Also responsible for the delivery of application development projects, from requirements gathering to testing and deployment to production, adherence to project schedule and creating technical documentation.

• Successful execution and delivery of IT Automation Projects, cutting across multiple groups, stakeholders, and executive.

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• Achieved success rate in solutions delivery by changing the orientation of the team to adapt to agile methodology and test-driven development approach via coaching and Internal training sessions.

• Played an active role in the successful Integration of legacy systems Inherited from the institution acquired by the Bank

• Write technical documentation

• Collaborate with the UI designers, back-end developers, and QA team. Project HB Padie

A platform that makes it possible for customer to carry out Banking activities from a mobile platform

I developed the back-end services of the old and upgraded version Features: Authentication, beneficiary setup, intra bank transfer, interbank transfer, bill payment, airtime recharge, customer onboarding, card request, Technology stack: .NET Core, MS SQL Server 2016, PostgreSQL, ISO 8583 messaging Task: On-premises deployment using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), connection to Core Banking Application built on Oracle database, Integration to Core Banking using ISO 8583 message format for account debit and account credit, Integration to Airtime service provider for Data and airtime refill, request authentication using API key and JWT, request validation using signature method via HMAC encryption, data exchange in xml format, etc. NIBSS Instant Payment

A back-end service that integrate to one of the payments Switching company to facilitate interbank transfers from one Bank to another Features: Name enquiry, Fund transfer, Transaction status query, block account, lien account, lien amount, standing order.

Technology stack: .NET Core, MS SQL Server 2016, ISO 8583 messaging Task: On-premises deployment using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), data exchange in xml format, connection to Core Banking Application built on oracle database, Integration to Core Banking using ISO 8583 message format for account debit, account credit, account enquiry, Direct debit instruction fulfillment, public and private key generation, request encryption and decryption using the public and private key exchange with partner organization. Card management system

An application that automates the internal ATM card data-prep process of a Bank. It also integrates to the Core Banking Application. I developed the back end of the application.

Features: Authentication, Card request, request approval, account debit, auto reversal, data extraction, acknowledgement, notification, dashboard/reporting, escalation, public holiday declaration, card scheme setup/configuration Technology stack: Microsoft Blazor, .NET Core, MS SQL Server 2016, ISO 8583 message format.

Task: On-premises deployment using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Oluwatosin Falola adrgvq@r.postjobfree.com

data exchange in xml format, connection to Core Banking Application built on oracle database, Integration to Core Banking using ISO 8583 message format for card charge, Verve and Master card PAN algorithm design and implementation, file exchange with card perso service provider via SFTP, SMS and email notification, analytics of card request, TAT, card delivery service and card collection by customer based on Branch and Bank wide.

04/2010 – 02/2013

Wema Bank Plc., Senior Developer

• Continuous review of existing processes and solutions, with the aim of identifying areas of Improvement, and providing 3rd/expert level support for end-use escalations.

• Reduced the Bank's dependency on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) by 50% through high numbers of Incidents/requests closed out at level 3.

• Created and maintained project schedule and technical documentation.

• Responsible for the application development deliverables that include designing, coding, and unit testing.

• Member of the team that successfully Implemented the Bank's Intranet portal using MS SharePoint 2010. Part of my role was to build custom webparts using Silverlight 4.0.

01/2008 – 04/2010

First City Monument Bank Limited, Application Developer/Support

• Review works (programs, scripts, documentation) done by outsourced development team as needed if any. Review projects delivered by vendors to ensure strict adhere to the organization’s development methodology and security guidelines.

• Support end users when called upon by the Head of the department.

• Work closely with project team members (Analysts, Architects, Developers, Project Managers, QA testers, Product Managers, etc.); coordinate and interface with other IT groups (e.g. Network, Operations, Engineering, etc)

• Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to standards, processes, and application functionalities.

• Responsible for the application development deliverables that include designing, coding, and unit testing.

• Review works (programs, scripts, documentation) done by outsourced development team as needed if any. Review projects delivered by vendors to ensure strict adhere to the organization’s development methodology and security guidelines.

• Provide technical guidance for outsourced development staff and serve as escalation point for complex technical software development issues.

• Designed, developed, and deployed the stockbroking portal and supervised the registrar portal for the shareholding arm of the organization.

• Provide level 3 development support for production issues and service requests. Oluwatosin Falola adrgvq@r.postjobfree.com

2021 – 2022 Stanford University,

USA Certificate of Completion (Design Thinking: From insight to Viability) 2018 – 2019 Emeritus Institute of Management,

Singapore POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (Digital Business) 2009 – 2009 University of South Africa,

South Africa POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (Strategic Management) 2000 – 2005 University of Lagos,

Nigeria B.Sc. in Computer Science

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