I am a results-driven Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience across mobile and web platforms, backend services, and cloud infrastructure. I have a strong background in system design, performance optimization, and secure API integrations. Known for mentoring teams, improving app startup times, and leading initiatives that enhance developer productivity and user experience. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for translating business requirements into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps, optimizing application performance, and integrating complex fintech APIs. I actively evaluate and introduce tools and technologies that boost developer productivity and product quality, fostering collaborative and efficient working environments.

Michael Oshinaiye

I am a results-driven Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience across mobile and web platforms, backend services, and cloud infrastructure. I have a strong background in system design, performance optimization, and secure API integrations. Known for mentoring teams, improving app startup times, and leading initiatives that enhance developer productivity and user experience. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for translating business requirements into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps, optimizing application performance, and integrating complex fintech APIs. I actively evaluate and introduce tools and technologies that boost developer productivity and product quality, fostering collaborative and efficient working environments.

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I am a results-driven Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience across mobile and web platforms, backend services, and cloud infrastructure. I have a strong background in system design, performance optimization, and secure API integrations. Known for mentoring teams, improving app startup times, and leading initiatives that enhance developer productivity and user experience.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a passion for translating business requirements into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps, optimizing application performance, and integrating complex fintech APIs. I actively evaluate and introduce tools and technologies that boost developer productivity and product quality, fostering collaborative and efficient working environments.

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Language

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Work Experience

Lead Software Engineer at Think and Learn Now
May 1, 2025 - Present
Mentored junior developers via code reviews, pair programming, and growth plans. Translated business requirements into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps in partnership with product and stakeholders. Integrated APIs and data services securely and efficiently between frontend and backend systems. Optimized application performance through profiling, code splitting, and lazy loading, improving frontend responsiveness. Evaluated and introduced tools and technologies to increase developer productivity and product quality.
Senior Software Engineer at Fidelity Bank Plc
April 30, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Rewrote and re-architected retail mobile banking app using modern UI components and MVVM, improving UX and maintainability. Implemented security hardening including JavaScript obfuscation and cryptographic safeguards to address vulnerabilities. Integrated multiple fintech APIs (payments, betting, airtime) and bank services. Reduced app startup time by 50% through custom loading strategies and performance tuning. Integrated bank’s mobile app with the eNaira ecosystem. Designed loyalty program screens and integrated backend APIs. Adopted reactive programming patterns with RxJS for API orchestration and custom events. Built engaging UIs with custom Sass and contributed to change management for internal processes and technologies.
Software Engineer at Start Innovation Hub
October 31, 2020 - August 15, 2025
Designed and delivered a frontend onboarding curriculum for interns. Built event management system components in React and developed supporting APIs. Implemented robust form validation with Formik and state management best practices. Used React Hooks for performance and state lifecycle control; managed state with Redux/Redux Toolkit.
Technical Support Engineer at Bukos Ventures
September 1, 2019 - August 15, 2025
Installed and configured enterprise applications; diagnosed and resolved software/hardware issues. Ensured proper incident logging and resolution tracking to improve support quality.
Product Developer at Boddng
March 31, 2017 - August 15, 2025
Conducted customer interviews to identify core/niche requirements; tailored product features for market fit. Produced market trend reports to estimate market size and viability. Created an enterprise hardware/software maintenance service, contributing to a reported 15% revenue increase.
Product R&D at Bukos Ventures
December 31, 2016 - August 15, 2025
Ran market surveys for new products and developed go-to-market strategies to ensure competitiveness.
Network Operations Centre Engineer at Swift Networks Limited
August 31, 2014 - August 15, 2025
Monitored and escalated base-station downtimes to maintain service quality; documented incidents and root causes for maintenance teams.
Customer Support Engineer at Swift Networks Limited
July 1, 2014 - August 15, 2025
Guided customers on wireless product options; configured modems and resolved Wi-Fi connectivity issues to improve satisfaction.
Lead Software Engineer at Think and Learn Now
May 1, 2025 - Present
Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and growth plans. Translated business requirements into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps in partnership with product and stakeholders. Integrated APIs and data services securely and efficiently between front-end and back-end systems. Optimized application performance through profiling, code splitting, and lazy loading to improve front-end responsiveness. Evaluated and introduced tools and technologies that increased developer productivity and product quality.
Senior Software Engineer at Fidelity Bank Plc
April 30, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Rewrote and re-architected retail mobile banking app using modern UI components and MVVM, improving UX and maintainability. Implemented security hardening measures such as JavaScript obfuscation and cryptographic safeguards to address vulnerabilities. Integrated multiple fintech APIs including payments, betting, and airtime, as well as banking services. Reduced app startup time by 50% via a custom loading strategy and performance tuning. Integrated the bank’s mobile app with the eNaira ecosystem. Designed loyalty program screens and integrated backend APIs. Adopted reactive programming patterns with RxJS for API orchestration and custom events. Built engaging UI with custom Sass; contributed to change management for internal processes and technologies.
Software Engineer at Start Innovation Hub
October 31, 2020 - August 15, 2025
Designed and delivered a frontend onboarding curriculum for interns. Built event management system components in React and developed supporting APIs. Implemented robust form validation using Formik and state management best practices. Used React Hooks for performance and lifecycle control; managed state with Redux/Redux Toolkit.
Technical Support Engineer at Bukos Ventures
September 30, 2019 - August 15, 2025
Installed and configured enterprise applications; diagnosed and resolved software/hardware issues. Ensured proper incident logging and resolution tracking to improve support quality.
Product Developer at Boddng
March 31, 2017 - August 15, 2025
Conducted customer interviews to identify core/niche requirements; tailored product features for market fit. Produced market trend reports to estimate market size and viability. Created an enterprise hardware/software maintenance service contributing to a reported 15% revenue increase.
Product R & D at Bukos Ventures
December 31, 2016 - August 15, 2025
Ran market surveys for new products and developed go-to-market strategies to ensure competitiveness.
Network Operations Centre Engineer at Swift Networks Limited
August 31, 2014 - August 15, 2025
Monitored and escalated base-station downtimes to maintain service quality; documented incidents and root causes for maintenance teams.
Customer Support Engineer at Swift Networks Limited
July 31, 2014 - August 15, 2025
Guided customers on wireless product options; configured modems and resolved Wi-Fi connectivity issues to improve satisfaction.

Education

MSc, Advanced Software Engineering (Merit) at University of Sheffield, UK
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Pre-Masters (Distinction) at University of Sheffield International College, UK
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
BSc, Computer Science at Bowen University, Nigeria
September 1, 2011 - November 30, 2015
MSc, Advanced Software Engineering (Merit) at University of Sheffield, UK
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Pre-Masters (Distinction) at University of Sheffield International College, UK
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
BSc, Computer Science at Bowen University, Nigeria
September 1, 2011 - November 30, 2015

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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