I am a Backend Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in architecting scalable, cloud-native systems and leading technical teams to deliver impactful solutions. I have a proven track record of driving innovation through event-driven systems and seamless data migrations, contributing directly to business growth such as securing a $33M Series A funding round at Vendease. I enjoy mentoring developers, optimizing system performance, and aligning technical execution with strategic objectives. I am passionate about resilient system design and applying machine learning, with core skills in TypeScript, Node.js, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Joseph Henshaw

I am a Backend Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in architecting scalable, cloud-native systems and leading technical teams to deliver impactful solutions. I have a proven track record of driving innovation through event-driven systems and seamless data migrations, contributing directly to business growth such as securing a $33M Series A funding round at Vendease. I enjoy mentoring developers, optimizing system performance, and aligning technical execution with strategic objectives. I am passionate about resilient system design and applying machine learning, with core skills in TypeScript, Node.js, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

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I am a Backend Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in architecting scalable, cloud-native systems and leading technical teams to deliver impactful solutions. I have a proven track record of driving innovation through event-driven systems and seamless data migrations, contributing directly to business growth such as securing a $33M Series A funding round at Vendease.

I enjoy mentoring developers, optimizing system performance, and aligning technical execution with strategic objectives. I am passionate about resilient system design and applying machine learning, with core skills in TypeScript, Node.js, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

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Work Experience

Senior Back end Engineer at Vendease Y C W21
May 1, 2021 - Present
Led a critical data migration project between system versions, implementing an in-house solution that eliminated outsourcing costs and minimized downtime, contributing to operational efficiency and securing $33M Series A funding. Managed a development team building and maintaining the e-procurement product, reducing user churn by 30%. Developed internal migration tooling for legacy systems transition and designed micro-services for pricing management using AWS Lambda, improving user satisfaction by 50%. Created advanced analytics APIs enhancing business intelligence, and led initiatives aligning founder expectations with data metrics. Mentored junior developers and built multi-tenant SaaS systems facilitating business expansion into new verticals. Improved productivity through optimized reporting systems.
Engineering Lead at Elenasy (Contract)
October 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Led engineering team to successfully deliver a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS). Developed a technical roadmap to integrate LMS with HRMS creating a unified SaaS offering. Implemented feature enhancements increasing user satisfaction by 30%. Managed project production processes and provided mentorship ensuring successful project delivery with significant customer satisfaction improvements. Coordinated backend and frontend implementation focusing on collaboration and user experience.
Fullstack Engineer at Helixgade
May 1, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Developed a service-based health insurance platform with seamless frontend-backend integration. Optimized user experience through efficient system design and implementation.
Contract Web Developer at Freelance
September 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Built ticket booking and reservation system integrating Sabre API. Developed NGO website for COVID relief donations.
Intern at HNG Tech
July 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Participated in an intensive software development training program and collaborated on team projects to develop practical technical skills.
Senior Backend Engineer at Vendease
May 1, 2021 - Present
Led a critical data migration project between v1 and v2 systems using an in-house approach, eliminating significant outsourcing costs with minimal downtime, contributing to operational efficiency and business growth that helped secure $33M Series A funding. Managed a development team for the e-procurement product, increasing user adoption and reducing churn by 30%. Developed internal migration tooling for legacy system transitions, built advanced analytics APIs for business intelligence, designed microservices for pricing optimization, and created an AWS Lambda pricing service improving user satisfaction by 50%. Led business intelligence initiatives aligning founder expectations with data metrics, mentored junior developers, and developed multi-tenant SAAS systems enabling business expansion into new verticals.
Engineering Lead (Contract) at Elenasy
October 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Led a team to deliver a comprehensive Learning Management System and developed a technical roadmap for LMS integration with HRMS to offer a unified SAAS product. Implemented feature enhancements that increased user satisfaction by 30%. Managed project planning, provided technical guidance and mentorship, and successfully guided both frontend and backend implementations focusing on collaboration and user satisfaction.
Fullstack Engineer at Helixgade
May 1, 2021 - August 9, 2025
Developed a service-based platform for health insurance with efficient frontend-backend integration, optimizing user experience through effective system design and implementation.
Contract Web Developer at Freelance
September 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Built a ticket booking and reservation system integrating Sabre API and developed an NGO website for COVID relief donations.
Intern at HNG Tech
July 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025
Participated in an intensive software development training program and collaborated on team projects to develop practical technical skills.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Bells University of Technology
November 30, 2017 - August 9, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services