I'm Umusu Iruo Samson, a Backend / Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I build scalable applications using Node.js, Express, NestJS, TypeScript, MongoDB, and modern frontend technologies, while also designing and managing secure cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, Route53, SES) and automating CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy delivering production-grade solutions that are reliable, secure, and easy to maintain. I thrive on building robust backend architectures, optimizing performance, and deploying cloud-based applications. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate product delivery and crafting internal tools that improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Umusu Iruo Samson

I'm Umusu Iruo Samson, a Backend / Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I build scalable applications using Node.js, Express, NestJS, TypeScript, MongoDB, and modern frontend technologies, while also designing and managing secure cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, Route53, SES) and automating CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy delivering production-grade solutions that are reliable, secure, and easy to maintain. I thrive on building robust backend architectures, optimizing performance, and deploying cloud-based applications. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate product delivery and crafting internal tools that improve workflows and operational efficiency.

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I’m Umusu Iruo Samson, a Backend / Full-Stack Developer and DevOps Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I build scalable applications using Node.js, Express, NestJS, TypeScript, MongoDB, and modern frontend technologies, while also designing and managing secure cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, Route53, SES) and automating CI/CD pipelines. I enjoy delivering production-grade solutions that are reliable, secure, and easy to maintain.

I thrive on building robust backend architectures, optimizing performance, and deploying cloud-based applications. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate product delivery and crafting internal tools that improve workflows and operational efficiency.

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer at DUDUTECH
May 1, 2023 - Present
Built full-stack applications using Node.js/Express and frontend technologies; managed cloud infrastructure with AWS EC2, S3, Route53, and SES; implemented CI/CD pipelines, automation, and server monitoring; supported cross-functional teams with scalable digital solutions.
Backend Developer & DevOps Engineer at Celebrity Connect
July 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and deployed AWS infrastructure for production-grade systems; built REST APIs using NestJS and TypeScript; managed MongoDB databases for performance and reliability; developed automated transactional email systems using ZeptoMail.
Backend Developer & DevOps Engineer at Nollywood Filmmaker
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Managed AWS hosting (EC2, S3, Route53, SES); built backend services using Node.js, Express, TypeScript, and MongoDB; developed internal tools and email automation.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment