Evans Odiaka

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Associate Software Engineer (.NET) at Western Financial Group
July 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and enhanced SaaS web applications using C# and .NET 8, implementing Blazor components and cloud infrastructure solutions that improved system performance by 40%. Built secure REST APIs with OAuth2/JWT authentication while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions following SOLID principles. Managed release implementations through Azure DevOps pipelines, streamlining deployment processes and cutting release cycles by 30% through automation. Led technical initiatives as Senior Developer, facilitating code reviews and mentoring team members while ensuring all deliverables met project timelines and quality standards. Solved complex technical challenges through systematic troubleshooting, delivering 30+ production releases with zero critical issues using comprehensive testing frameworks (NUnit, xUnit).
Software Engineer at Kidco Construction LTD
June 30, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Modernized legacy systems by migrating .NET 3.5 applications to .NET 8 with ASP.Net MVC architecture, boosting operational efficiency by 35%. Designed and optimized database solutions for high-availability Azure cloud environments, ensuring seamless performance under heavy workloads. Collaborated with stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle, delivering feature enhancements that consistently met business requirements and deadlines.
UI/UX Designer Tester at Think box
September 30, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Developed user interfaces and executed automated test scripts, improving testing efficiency by 50%. Collaborated with development teams to implement responsive design patterns.
Associate Software Engineer (.NET) at Western Financial Group
July 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and enhanced SaaS web applications using C# and .NET 8, implementing Blazor components and cloud infrastructure solutions that improved system performance by 40%. Built secure REST APIs with OAuth2/JWT authentication and worked closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions following SOLID principles. Managed release implementations through Azure DevOps pipelines, streamlining deployment processes and cutting release cycles by 30% through automation. Led technical initiatives as a senior developer, facilitating code reviews and mentoring team members, and ensuring all deliverables met project timelines and quality standards. Solved complex technical challenges through systematic troubleshooting, delivering over 30 production releases with zero critical issues using comprehensive testing frameworks such as NUnit and xUnit.
Software Engineer at Kidco Construction LTD
June 30, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Modernized legacy systems by migrating .NET 3.5 applications to .NET 8 with ASP.Net MVC architecture, boosting operational efficiency by 35%. Designed and optimized database solutions for high-availability Azure cloud environments, ensuring seamless performance under heavy workloads. Collaborated with stakeholders throughout the software development life cycle, delivering feature enhancements that consistently met business requirements and deadlines.
UI/UX Designer Tester at Think box
September 1, 2021 - August 18, 2025
Developed user interfaces and executed automated test scripts, improving testing efficiency by 50%. Collaborated with development teams to implement responsive design patterns and enhanced automated test coverage, reducing UI-related support tickets by 30%.
Software Engineer II (Full-stack .NET) at Western Financial Group
July 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and developed SaaS web applications using C#, Ruby, Rust, .NET 8, and Azure; built secure REST APIs with OAuth2/JWT; migrated UI components with Blazor and React; applied OOP and SOLID principles; maintained a zero critical incident rate across 30+ production releases through comprehensive test automation (NUnit, xUnit).
Software Engineer at Kidco Construction LTD
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Modernized legacy systems by migrating .NET 3.5 applications to .NET 8 with ASP.NET MVC; developed and maintained production features for a multi-tenant web application using Ruby on Rails, REST APIs, and SQL databases; diagnosed and resolved performance issues in Rails controllers and queries, reducing page load times and improving stability.
Receptionist at AWS Think box
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Managed front desk operations and client inquiries, ensuring a professional first point of contact; coordinated scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements to improve workflow efficiency for the team; improved scheduling accuracy by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2021
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2021

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment