I’m a software developer passionate about building high-performance fintech APIs and mobile apps using Flutter and Laravel. I’ve led AI-assisted fraud detection projects and built analytics dashboards that empower teams across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. I’m energized by cloud-native architectures, scalable systems, and delivering delightful user experiences. In every project I focus on clean architecture, collaboration, and measurable impact—reducing fraud, automating reporting, and enabling real-time decision-making. I enjoy mentoring teammates and pushing for robust, maintainable code while exploring AI/LLM integrations to drive smarter products.

Paul Stephen Ogbonna

I’m a software developer passionate about building high-performance fintech APIs and mobile apps using Flutter and Laravel. I’ve led AI-assisted fraud detection projects and built analytics dashboards that empower teams across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. I’m energized by cloud-native architectures, scalable systems, and delivering delightful user experiences. In every project I focus on clean architecture, collaboration, and measurable impact—reducing fraud, automating reporting, and enabling real-time decision-making. I enjoy mentoring teammates and pushing for robust, maintainable code while exploring AI/LLM integrations to drive smarter products.

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I’m a software developer passionate about building high-performance fintech APIs and mobile apps using Flutter and Laravel. I’ve led AI-assisted fraud detection projects and built analytics dashboards that empower teams across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. I’m energized by cloud-native architectures, scalable systems, and delivering delightful user experiences.

In every project I focus on clean architecture, collaboration, and measurable impact—reducing fraud, automating reporting, and enabling real-time decision-making. I enjoy mentoring teammates and pushing for robust, maintainable code while exploring AI/LLM integrations to drive smarter products.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Kora / Korapay
November 1, 2023 - Present
Core developer for high-performance Transaction & Payment Processing API. Optimized latency using Redis caching & microservices architecture. Implemented secure multi-currency payment flows (NGN, GHS, KES). Integrated API seamlessly with mobile apps for wallet, merchant, and fintech operations.
Software Developer (Team Lead, Fraud Intelligence Module) at Moniepoint Group
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Led team in designing AI-assisted fraud detection module integrated with mobile app. Reduced fraudulent transactions by 38% and disputes by 27%. Achieved 92% automated fraud flagging accuracy using ML + rule-based heuristics. Built real-time risk scoring engine and alert pipelines for operations teams.
Backend Developer (Humanitarian Analytics Dashboard) at PactWorld
January 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Developed real-time dashboards for 1,200+ field officers. Implemented ML models for trend detection, anomaly detection, and predictive insights from field data. Reduced manual reporting by 40%+ and improved operational decision-making.

Education

Diploma in Software Development at Afrhub ICT Institute
January 1, 2019 - December 22, 2025
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry at Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services