Hi, I'm Ella Agu. With four years of experience in backend and mobile development, I specialize in building and scaling applications from initial design stages to production. I enjoy working with Python frameworks like FastAPI, Django, and Flask, as well as mobile development using Kotlin and React Native. I'm also passionate about integrating AI/ML features to create smarter applications. I have a solid track record of delivering reliable backend architectures, seamless mobile experiences, and smooth deployments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and I'm always excited to learn and apply new technologies to solve challenging problems.

Ella Agu

Hi, I'm Ella Agu. With four years of experience in backend and mobile development, I specialize in building and scaling applications from initial design stages to production. I enjoy working with Python frameworks like FastAPI, Django, and Flask, as well as mobile development using Kotlin and React Native. I'm also passionate about integrating AI/ML features to create smarter applications. I have a solid track record of delivering reliable backend architectures, seamless mobile experiences, and smooth deployments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and I'm always excited to learn and apply new technologies to solve challenging problems.

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Hi, I’m Ella Agu. With four years of experience in backend and mobile development, I specialize in building and scaling applications from initial design stages to production. I enjoy working with Python frameworks like FastAPI, Django, and Flask, as well as mobile development using Kotlin and React Native. I’m also passionate about integrating AI/ML features to create smarter applications.

I have a solid track record of delivering reliable backend architectures, seamless mobile experiences, and smooth deployments using Docker and CI/CD pipelines. I thrive in collaborative environments and I’m always excited to learn and apply new technologies to solve challenging problems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Backend Developer at Roledrop
May 1, 2025 - Present
Led the build and deployment of Roledrop’s MVP backend and updates. Designed backend architecture with Python FastAPI. Implemented Telegram webhook and integrated Paystack and third-party APIs. Used SQLite3 for lightweight database management. Optimized Telegram job notifications for message limits and frequency. Deployed live app to Railway and tested for edge cases.
Mobile Engineer – ReactNative at Toota
February 1, 2025 - Present
Built cross-platform app using ReactNative and Expo. Integrated Expo location, Google Maps, Reanimated, and native modules. Ensured pixel-perfect design from Figma. Implemented CI/CD and EAS deployment pipelines. Collaborated consistently with TootaMobile team.
Backend Engineer at Aurora
November 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Built Python FastAPI backend with secure JWT-based authentication. Created endpoints for managing user data with PostgreSQL.
Backend Developer at SoberPal
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Used Python FastAPI with SQLite3 for backend services. Built endpoints, API versioning, and web sockets for mobile app. Monitored team deliverables and ensured project deadlines were met.
Mobile Engineer at Weathery
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Developed Android native app using Kotlin and XML. Implemented Retrofit, Gson, and localization features. Designed multiple UI screens and persisted user settings.
Backend Developer at TimbuApp
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Built FastAPI backend with MySQL. Automated lead identification endpoints. Supported React frontend integration and contributed UI components.
Backend & Mobile Engineer at HNG Tech
February 28, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Delivered both backend and Android native app functionality. Led and contributed to project deployments under tight timelines.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Self-employed
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Worked independently on both frontend and backend projects, delivering full-stack solutions.
Senior Backend Developer at Roledrop
May 1, 2025 - Present
Led the build and deployment of Roledrop’s MVP backend and updates. Designed backend architecture with Python FastAPI, implemented Telegram webhook and integrated Paystack plus third-party APIs. Used SQLite3 for lightweight database management and optimized Telegram job notifications for message limits and frequency. Deployed the live app to Railway and tested for edge cases.
Mobile Engineer – ReactNative at Toota
February 1, 2025 - Present
Built cross-platform app using ReactNative and Expo. Integrated Expo location, Google Maps, Reanimated, and native modules. Ensured pixel-perfect design from Figma and implemented CI/CD and EAS deployment pipelines. Collaborated consistently with TootaMobile team.
Backend Engineer at Aurora
November 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Built Python FastAPI backend with secure JWT-based authentication and created endpoints for managing user data with PostgreSQL.
Backend Developer at SoberPal
December 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Used Python FastAPI with SQLite3 for backend services. Built endpoints, API versioning, and web sockets for mobile app. Monitored team deliverables and ensured project deadlines were met.
Mobile Engineer at Weathery
August 31, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Developed Android native app using Kotlin and XML. Implemented Retrofit, Gson, and localisation features. Designed multiple UI screens and persisted user settings.
Backend Developer at TimbuApp
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Built FastAPI backend with MySQL. Automated lead identification endpoints and supported React frontend integration. Contributed UI components.
Backend & Mobile Engineer at HNG Tech
February 28, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Delivered both backend and Android native app functionality. Led and contributed to project deployments under tight timelines.
Full Stack Software Engineer at Self-employed
June 30, 2023 - July 29, 2025
Worked independently as a full stack software engineer, building various projects spanning frontend, backend, and mobile technologies.

Education

Software Engineering at ALX Holberton School
November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
Software Engineering at ALX Holberton School
November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024

Qualifications

AI Programming with Python
June 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Full Stack Engineering
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
AI Programming with Python
June 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Full Stack Engineering
July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services