I'm a results-driven software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, high-performance applications across fintech, SaaS, and ecommerce. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architectures, and machine learning, delivering products that are reliable, fast, and easy to use. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, improving developer workflows, and turning complex problems into elegant solutions. I'm passionate about optimizing user experiences and shipping enterprise-grade software with a focus on quality and impact.

Seun Afara

I'm a results-driven software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, high-performance applications across fintech, SaaS, and ecommerce. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architectures, and machine learning, delivering products that are reliable, fast, and easy to use. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, improving developer workflows, and turning complex problems into elegant solutions. I'm passionate about optimizing user experiences and shipping enterprise-grade software with a focus on quality and impact.

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I’m a results-driven software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable, high-performance applications across fintech, SaaS, and ecommerce. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architectures, and machine learning, delivering products that are reliable, fast, and easy to use.

I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, improving developer workflows, and turning complex problems into elegant solutions. I’m passionate about optimizing user experiences and shipping enterprise-grade software with a focus on quality and impact.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Programmer / ML Engineer at zredeet L
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented linear and nonlinear algorithms, improving prediction accuracy by approximately 35-50% across multiple datasets. Built reinforcement learning environments that reduced model convergence time by about 40% through optimized reward functions. Developed neural network models including token-prediction systems, achieving roughly 30% improvement in next-token accuracy during pre-training. Created a color palette generation model that increased user satisfaction by around 45% based on user studies. Built data annotation and language-generation models to reduce manual labeling effort by roughly 60%. Implemented an image compression neural network capable of reducing file sizes by 50-60% on CUDA-enabled hardware.
Software Development Engineer at Platform Science
February 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Developed and optimized dashboard features, improving navigation efficiency by ~40% and reducing token-expiration drop-offs by ~55%. Implemented a resumable workflow/session restoration algorithm, increasing successful task completion rates by ~45%. Built data ingestion pipelines integrating multiple third-party providers, improving dashboard data freshness and accuracy by ~50%. Standardized table components using AG-Grid, improving rendering performance by ~30% and reducing IO-related bugs by ~25%. Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver production features on time, contributing to a ~20% faster release cycle.
Founding Software Engineer at Accrue
November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Led architecture and delivery across frontend, backend, and deployment for the development of pricing and rate card systems, reducing pricing configuration time by ~65%. Built user management, profile systems, dashboards, and reporting tools, increasing internal operational efficiency by ~50%. Integrated Salesforce, HubSpot, and Stripe ingestion pipelines, improving data consistency by ~60%. Automated invoicing and billing workflows, reducing manual errors by ~60% and turnaround time by ~45%. Owned architecture and delivery across frontend, backend, and deployment, cutting delivery time by ~35%.
Software Engineer at Future Technology Services
November 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Contributed to the design and development of a financial services platform for SMEs, supporting access to loans, donations, and basic financial tools. Implemented backend services and APIs to handle user onboarding, eligibility checks, transaction records, and asset tracking. Collaborated with product and business teams to translate requirements into features. Developed and maintained asset management modules, enabling better tracking of client assets and engagement history. Improved system reliability through iterative bug fixes, refactoring, and performance tuning. Participated in code reviews, testing, and deployments to support stable releases in production. Supported internal teams by troubleshooting issues and improving workflows, helping reduce recurring bottlenecks.
Lead Software Engineer at ZFO Capital Limited
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Led the technical design and development of a web-based investment management portal used for tracking client portfolios and investment performance. Managed a small team of engineers, providing technical direction, task breakdown, code reviews, and delivery oversight. Designed backend systems to handle investment records, portfolio calculations, client profiles, and reporting dashboards. Coordinated migration of historical investment data from spreadsheets into a centralized digital system. Worked closely with operations and finance teams to ensure the platform aligned with real-world investment processes and compliance. Improved data accuracy, reporting speed, and internal visibility by replacing manual processes with automated system workflows. Took ownership of system stability, performance improvements, and post-deployment support.
Programmer | ML Engineer at zredeet L Remote
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented linear and nonlinear algorithms, improving prediction accuracy by 35% across multiple datasets. Built reinforcement learning environments that reduced model convergence time by ~40% through optimized reward functions. Developed neural network models including style/token prediction systems, achieving q30% improvement in next-token accuracy during pre-tuning. Created a color palette generation model that increased user satisfaction scores by ~45% based on preference-based evaluation. Built sports data annotation and auto-generation models, reducing manual labeling effort by ~60%. Developed an image compression neural network capable of reducing file sizes by ~50% on specialized systems.
Software Engineer at Juture Technology Services
November 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Contributed to the design and development of a financial services platform for SMEs, supporting access to loans, donations, and basic financial tools. Implemented backend services and APIs for user onboarding, eligibility checks, transaction records, and asset tracking. Collaborated with product and business teams to translate requirements into features; improved reliability and usability through iterative bug fixes and performance tuning.

Education

BSc in Management Sciences at University of Lagos
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
BSc in Business Administration at University of Lagos
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services