I am a seasoned technology engineer with over 20 years of experience architecting and developing enterprise-grade software and web applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and media. I have a proven track record of identifying scalable technologies and delivering cloud-native solutions that align with business goals, compliance, and operational needs. I enjoy translating complex requirements into practical, sustainable systems and fostering collaboration across technical and business stakeholders. With more than 15 years in cross-functional leadership—spanning Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Information Security, Software Development, Project Management, Customer Engagement, and Technical Training—I excel at guiding teams, shaping IT strategy, and driving measurable improvements in delivery, efficiency, and user experience.

Richard Ayeni

I am a seasoned technology engineer with over 20 years of experience architecting and developing enterprise-grade software and web applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and media. I have a proven track record of identifying scalable technologies and delivering cloud-native solutions that align with business goals, compliance, and operational needs. I enjoy translating complex requirements into practical, sustainable systems and fostering collaboration across technical and business stakeholders. With more than 15 years in cross-functional leadership—spanning Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Information Security, Software Development, Project Management, Customer Engagement, and Technical Training—I excel at guiding teams, shaping IT strategy, and driving measurable improvements in delivery, efficiency, and user experience.

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I am a seasoned technology engineer with over 20 years of experience architecting and developing enterprise-grade software and web applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and media. I have a proven track record of identifying scalable technologies and delivering cloud-native solutions that align with business goals, compliance, and operational needs. I enjoy translating complex requirements into practical, sustainable systems and fostering collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.

With more than 15 years in cross-functional leadership—spanning Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Information Security, Software Development, Project Management, Customer Engagement, and Technical Training—I excel at guiding teams, shaping IT strategy, and driving measurable improvements in delivery, efficiency, and user experience.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at RallyTech LLC
May 1, 2024 - Present
Contracted by Intelecision Ltd to work on the development of ReVal, a strategic application for BNP Paribas’ Middle and Back Office teams. The platform unified three legacy systems—Exonet, OpenBook, and MyBook—into a single solution supporting capital markets and OTC products, including Fixed Income, FX, IRD, and EQD. ReVal streamlined daily client service operations such as valuation publications, VAR calculations, position reporting, charting, scheduling, and Bloomberg/Reuters price integration. Web applications were developed with React, Redux, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js; robust API services were built with Node.js and Fastify; data management used PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Infrastructure spanned AWS with VPC, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, EKS, RDS, AppSync, and more. A conversational chatbot using TypeScript and Microsoft Bot Framework was created for Teams integration to support scheduling and FAQs.
Senior Full Stack Developer at CarMax LLC
April 1, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Contracted to advance CarMax’s Finance Based Shopping Experience. Engineered backend services for soft credit pulls and optimized terms retrieval from multiple banks. Enhanced CarMax.com with features built in React, Redux, Next.js, TypeScript, and Material UI. Built an internal AdminTool to streamline developer workflows and implemented a customer-facing chatbot using Azure OpenAI for FAQ responses, reducing support load. Spearheaded Kubernetes adoption and cloud cost optimization on AWS; developed Python ETL pipelines for data ingestion and transformation; implemented testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).
Senior Full Stack Developer at Tiger Connect LLC
March 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Enhanced a real-time patient monitoring application with a modern UI (React/Redux/Next.js/TypeScript) and backend microservices in C# .NET 6. Led development of a Web3-enabled healthcare data exchange with smart contracts for consent management and HIPAA-compliant interoperability across EHR systems. Deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with ELK and Datadog for observability. Created reusable ARM templates for CI/CD in Azure DevOps and built ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory to transform data for analytics.
Technical Lead at Intelecision Ltd
July 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Led architecture and development across 10 mission-critical projects for finance, media, real estate, and commercial property. Delivered scalable web, mobile, and desktop solutions with modern cloud-native infrastructure and enterprise-grade integrations. Notable engagements included re-architecting legacy billing for Land Securities, delivering ad management platforms for MediaCom, real-time risk analytics for Schroders, and tenant/repair management for Notting Hill Genesis.
Senior Developer at Bruce and Brown Ltd
July 1, 2013 - October 17, 2025
Led two IT projects: a web application for employee and client data management and a WPF desktop application integrating web and accounts data, with reporting, automated payments, and performance analysis tools. Recruited developers and analysts, collaborated with product and software engineering teams, and supported migration to Office 365.
Solution Architect & Lead Developer at AXA Insurance, Brussels
December 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Implemented a POC into a full application for brokers to obtain quotes from third-party insurers and enter new business. Role involved requirements gathering, functional/technical specification, MVVM-based UI in WPF, Unity/MEF for DI, WCF RIA Domain Services, and CI via TFS. Also contributed to MAC MOSS 2007 project and SharePoint migration planning.
Solution Architect & Lead Developer at AXA Insurance, Brussels
February 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Developed a WPF-based banking/insurance application as a continuation of a PoC, using Prism, MVVM, Unity/MEF, WCF, and TFS CI. Heavily involved in SharePoint/MOSS 2007-related enhancements and migrations.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at Deutsche Bank, London
May 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Contract with GEBS IT to develop an Incident Capture, Audit, NPA, Task Tracking, Risk Control Self-Assessment, and SOx system based on MOSS 2007. Delivered site definitions, custom web parts, workflows, and RAG dashboards to consolidate views across disparate systems.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at AXA Insurance, Brussels
February 1, 2010 - October 17, 2025
Expanded a POC into a full WPF/SharePoint-enabled solution for brokers, employing MVVM, Prism, WCF, and RIA services; performed CI and code quality checks via TFS.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at AXA Investment Managers, Brussels
January 1, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Customized MOSS 2007 implementation, created SSIS packages to import Excel data, developed SSRS reports, and built custom master pages and web parts for reporting and dashboards.
SharePoint Developer at Emakina SA, Brussels
October 1, 2008 - October 17, 2025
Designed and built web applications for Fortis Bank using Silverlight, ASP.NET, and SQL Server; developed WSS/MOSS 2007 intranets with custom web parts, data integration via SSIS, SSRS, and data migration.
Senior Analyst Lead Developer at Schroder Investment Management Ltd
December 1, 2005 - October 17, 2025
Delivered a low-latency, multi-threaded treasury/derivatives module integrated with ONYX CRM; built front-office VaR, CVA, Greeks analytics, and back-office settlement workflows.
Senior Analyst Developer at Commonwealth Secretariat
January 1, 2004 - October 17, 2025
Developed CS-TMS for derivatives management (Loans, Securities, Bonds, Futures, Options) using C#.NET WinForms; supported Oracle and SQL Server back-ends; delivered reporting and data management capabilities.
Software Developer at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (Europe) plc
March 1, 2003 - October 17, 2025
Built an n-tier Excel-to-SQL reporting solution; enhanced Insurance Analysis System; implemented data import and ad-hoc reporting in C#, WinForms on SQL Server.
Analyst Programmer at Webbins Ltd
November 1, 2001 - October 17, 2025
Frontend/Trading-market system enhancements (Visual Basic 6) with Oracle backend; Crystal Reports for reporting; transitioned to multi-tier web-style reporting and data access.
Senior Analyst Developer at Enterprise Systems Ltd
August 1, 2000 - October 17, 2025
Broadcast scheduling systems for Sky networks; ASP.NET, WinForms, SQL Server; involved in multi-tier architecture and data-driven reporting.
Senior Developer at STB Systems Ltd
March 1, 1999 - October 17, 2025
Central bank regulatory reporting solutions; conversion from Delphi to 32-bit C++ to support dynamic decision engines; DLL-based services and data manipulation.
Delphi Programmer at Lee & Associates
August 1, 1996 - October 17, 2025
Developed time-tracking and billing software in Delphi 1 with Interbase; invoicing, payments, and reporting modules.
Senior Software Engineer at RallyTech LLC
May 1, 2024 - Present
Contracted by Intelecision Ltd to work on the development of ReVal, a strategic application for BNP Paribas’ Middle and Back Office teams. The platform unified three legacy systems—Exonet, OpenBook, and MyBook—into a single solution supporting capital markets and OTC products, including Fixed Income, FX, IRD, and EQD. ReVal streamlined daily client service operations such as valuation publications, VAR calculations, position reporting, charting, scheduling, and Bloomberg/Reuters price integration. Created microservices in C# (.NET 8) to ingest real-time pricing data, perform CRUD operations across SQL Server and Cosmos DB, and design ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory. Built Power Platform dashboards and integrated with Dynamics 365 and Azure to streamline regulatory reporting and enhance surveillance systems. Implemented a conversational chatbot using Microsoft Bot Framework to assist users, and introduced Docker/Kubernetes packaging, reducing deployment time and improving re
Senior Full Stack Developer at CarMax LLC
April 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Led development in CarMax’s finance department to enable buyers to pre-qualify for financing and secure optimal loan terms. Built backend services in C# (.NET 8) to perform soft credit pulls and retrieve best-fit rates/terms from multiple banks; created an AdminTool (ASP.NET MVC) to improve developer efficiency; migrated applications to Kubernetes, yielding cloud cost savings. Integrated with ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365; designed and deployed an AI-powered chatbot using Azure OpenAI to enhance FAQ experiences. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Terraform-based infrastructure, and built ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory and Python for analytics and reporting.
Senior Full Stack Developer at Tiger Connect LLC
March 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025
Enhanced a real-time patient monitoring application with a React/Redux frontend and .NET 6 backend to support clinical workflow automation and interoperability with hospital systems. Integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365, designed healthcare workflows with Power Platform, and containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes. Authored ARM templates for infrastructure provisioning and implemented CI/CD in Azure DevOps. Built ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Python; consolidated telemetry with Splunk; deployed across Azure services to ensure high availability and security.
Technical Lead at Intelecision Ltd
July 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Led architecture and development across 10+ high-impact projects for global clients in logistics, healthcare, finance, media, and real estate. Delivered scalable web, mobile, and desktop solutions with cloud-native infrastructure, enterprise integrations, and data-driven automation. Notable engagements included DHL MySupplyChain, NHS, Land Securities, MediaCom, Schroders, and Notting Hill Genesis. Guided cross-functional development teams and oversaw end-to-end delivery, architecture decisions, and quality assurance.
Senior Developer at Bruce and Brown Ltd
July 1, 2013 - October 22, 2025
Managed IT projects and collaborated with product teams to deliver integrated solutions. Assisted in migrating to cloud services and adopting Office 365; delivered reporting and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
Solution Architect & Lead Developer at EDF Luminus
July 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025
Enhanced a real-time gas trading/monitoring platform (GasOP) to align with regulatory changes. Created WPF UI following MVVM, developed WCF services, and extended data access with Oracle. Implemented automated data extraction and reporting workflows, improving front/back-office efficiency.
Solution Architect & Lead Developer at AXA Insurance
December 1, 2010 - October 22, 2025
Transformed POC into full application for brokers to obtain quotes from third-party insurers. Implemented low-latency, multi-threaded UI and services using WPF, MVVM, Unity/MEF, and WCF. Performed CI with Team Foundation Server and contributed to MAC MOSS 2007 efforts for broker sites.
Solution Architect & Lead Developer at Deutsche Bank
May 1, 2010 - October 22, 2025
Developed an Incident Capture, Audit, NPA, Task Tracking, and SOx system on MOSS 2007. Led stakeholder engagement, designed features, and built web parts, workflows, and dashboards to support governance and risk management.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at AXA Insurance, Brussels
February 1, 2010 - October 22, 2025
Led customization of MOSS 2007 implementation with web parts, master pages, content types, workflows, and reporting integration to support broker operations.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at AXA Investment Managers, Brussels
January 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025
Created SSIS packages to import Excel data to SQL Server, built SSRS reports, and integrated with MOSS 2007; delivered custom web parts and dashboards for risk and reporting.
SharePoint Architect & Developer at Emakina SA, Brussels
October 1, 2008 - October 22, 2025
Designed intranet/internet solutions; built dashboards, data transformation via SSIS, and WCF services; implemented Silverlight and SharePoint integrations for enterprise services.
Senior Analyst Lead Developer at Aero Inventory Plc, London
March 1, 2008 - October 22, 2025
Designed and developed an e-commerce platform for aircraft parts, migrated legacy systems, integrated document management, and supported procurement and invoicing flows across multi-system environments.
Senior Analyst Developer at Schroder Investment Management Ltd, City
December 1, 2005 - October 22, 2025
Built a low-latency treasury/derivatives module with multi-threading support; integrated FX, fixed income, and MM components with enterprise-grade data flows and reporting.
Senior Analyst Developer at Commonwealth Secretariat, London
January 1, 2004 - October 22, 2025
Developed CS-TMS for derivatives management; OO design in C#.NET WinForms; reports using Crystal Reports; multi-database support (Oracle/MS SQL Server).
Senior Analyst Developer at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (Europe) plc, London
March 1, 2003 - October 22, 2025
Consolidated European data into a centralized reporting system; extended IAS modules and in-house applications; multi-database data integration and ad-hoc reporting.
Analyst Programmer at Webbins Ltd, Suffolk
November 1, 2001 - October 22, 2025
Front-office trading systems for energy markets; migrated MS Access and VB6 components, enhanced reporting with Crystal Reports; data planning and CSV/FTP data pipelines.
Senior Analyst Developer at Enterprise Systems Ltd, Thames Ditton
August 1, 2000 - October 22, 2025
Developed parts of broadcasting scheduling and intranet solutions; integrated SQL Server, SSIS/SSRS, and multi-tier architectures for media operations.
Senior Developer at STB Systems Ltd, London
March 1, 1999 - October 22, 2025
Central bank regulatory reporting solutions; converted Delphi/Paradox-based apps to modern .NET architectures; contributed to decision engines and DLL-based components.
Delphi Programmer (Intern) at Lee & Associates, London
August 1, 1996 - October 22, 2025
Developed time-based software for billing, invoicing, payments, and reporting in a Delphi/Interbase environment.

Education

HND in Computer Science at Kwara State Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1995
IKM Tests Passed (C# 4.0 Programming, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Programming & Agile Software Development) at IKM
November 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
HND in Computer Science at Kwara State Polytechnic
October 1, 1995 - October 22, 2025

Qualifications

Scrum Master Certified
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Prince 2 Certified (Project Management)
January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
C# & ASP.NET & SQL Server Expert Rating Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Scrum Master Certified
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
IKM Tests Passed (C# 4.0, MS SQL Server 2012, Agile Software Development)
November 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Prince2 Certification (Project Management)
January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
C# & ASP.NET & SQL Server Expert Rating Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Scrum Master Certified
October 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
IKM Tests Passed (C# 4.0 Programming, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Programming & Agile Software Development)
November 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Prince 2 Certified (Project Management)
January 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
C# & ASP.NET & SQL Server Expert Rating Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Scrum Master Certified
October 1, 2018 - October 22, 2025
IKM Tests Passed (C# 4.0 Programming, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Programming & Agile Software Development)
November 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Prince 2 Certified (Project Management)
January 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025
C# & ASP.NET & SQL Server Expert Rating Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
HND in Computer Science
October 1, 1995 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics