PAUL OKOLI
SUMMARY
Passionate Software Engineer with expertise in backend development, application integration, and support for frontend teams. Skilled in building robust web services, optimizing performance, and incorporating machine learning techniques. Adept in Python, Flask, Django, and modern software development practices.
PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulokoli/
https://github.com/PaulPextra/
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX January 2024 - Current
Fabricated nanofibers using the FLUIDNATEK LE-50 electrospinning machine.
Characterized nanofibers using SEM and FTIR technologies for advanced material analysis.
Software Engineer
Trusted Transfers Lagos, Nigeria September 2022 - December 2023
Collaborated with software engineering teams to develop, maintain, and utilize robust suites of fintech APIs and interfaces to enable individual or enterprise users' business payment needs.
Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems as needed for enhanced functionalities.
Built RESTful web services using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js frameworks for developing microservices architecture.
Optimized existing codebase by refactoring inefficient code segments and removing redundant logic.
Software Engineer
ALX Africa Nairobi, Kenya June 2022 - July 2023
Collaborated with software engineering teams to build software applications using Flask and Python.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance throughout the development process.
Researched emerging technologies for potential implementation in current products.
Created app documentation, which provided all pertinent information, including features, capabilities, and benefits.
Backend Developer
Univelcity Lagos, Nigeria September 2021 - February 2022
Developed RESTful APIs and web services using Django, Django Rest framework, Flask, and Python.
Collaborated with front-end developers to ensure a seamless integration of the back-end system with the user interface.
Integrated third-party APIs into the backend system for additional features and functionality.
Prepared comprehensive documentation detailing the design and implementation of backend systems.
CONTACT
**********@*****.***
702 Santee Street, Prairie View, TX 77445
IT SKILLS
Web Technologies: TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, Java
Backend: Django/Flask, Django Rest Framework, Mysql, NodeJS, ExpressJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
DevOps: Docker, CI/CD Pipeline
Product Management: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Jira,Trello, Clickup
Advanced computer programming
Team Collaboration
Restful API Development
Amazon Web Services
Software Development
Machine Learning
Deep learning
Big data technologies
Artificial intelligence
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Computer And Information Systems
Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, TX
Expected in December 2025
Bachelor of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
April 2018
CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
ALX Software Engineering
Univelcity Backend With Python Django
CyberArk Certified Trustee
Google Africa Developer Training Program
Scrum Fundamentals Certified