I am an experienced Lead Engineer passionate about developing robust back-end solutions and high-performance web applications. Skilled in technologies including ASP.NET, C#, Java, and Python, I have successfully led projects involving RESTful API development and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. I am driven to leverage my backend development skills to enhance system efficiency and scalability. Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to various industries including finance, technology, and agriculture by designing scalable architectures, integrating AI and payment systems, and mentoring junior developers. I enjoy collaborating in agile environments and advancing system performance while delivering user-friendly and secure applications.

Richard Odiase Okosodo

I am an experienced Lead Engineer passionate about developing robust back-end solutions and high-performance web applications. Skilled in technologies including ASP.NET, C#, Java, and Python, I have successfully led projects involving RESTful API development and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. I am driven to leverage my backend development skills to enhance system efficiency and scalability. Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to various industries including finance, technology, and agriculture by designing scalable architectures, integrating AI and payment systems, and mentoring junior developers. I enjoy collaborating in agile environments and advancing system performance while delivering user-friendly and secure applications.

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I am an experienced Lead Engineer passionate about developing robust back-end solutions and high-performance web applications. Skilled in technologies including ASP.NET, C#, Java, and Python, I have successfully led projects involving RESTful API development and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. I am driven to leverage my backend development skills to enhance system efficiency and scalability.

Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to various industries including finance, technology, and agriculture by designing scalable architectures, integrating AI and payment systems, and mentoring junior developers. I enjoy collaborating in agile environments and advancing system performance while delivering user-friendly and secure applications.

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Work Experience

Lead Software Development Engineer & Architect at WhyteLabel Technology
October 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented scalable AI-driven web applications using Angular and ASP.NET, integrating LLM APIs for natural language processing features. Built secure and modular .NET Core RESTful APIs supporting multi-currency payment integrations. Developed distributed microservices architecture focusing on scalability, fault tolerance, and observability. Integrated queueing systems and retry mechanisms for robust backend workflows. Enhanced real-time data processing modules and Angular applications to improve responsiveness and user experience. Optimized frontend performance and implemented server-side rendering to boost search engine visibility. Architected scalable data pipelines using MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB for unstructured AI-generated content.
Senior .Net Full Stack Developer at Union Bank Plc
September 30, 2023 - August 2, 2025
Led full stack development using ASP.NET backend and Angular frontend, ensuring seamless functionality and high performance. Collaborated with UI/UX designers to create responsive interfaces, boosting web engagement by 25%. Built and integrated RESTful APIs to enhance communication between frontend and backend databases. Participated in Agile development to deliver timely features within scope.
Full Stack Engineer at Polaris Bank Plc
December 31, 2020 - August 2, 2025
Developed Fleet Management System with React and Angular frontends and ASP.NET backend, streamlining fleet operations and improving response times. Optimized database queries and backend logic, improving system performance by 15% under high loads. Maintained RESTful API endpoints ensuring secure and efficient MongoDB communication and architected CosmosDB data models for large datasets. Mentored junior developers to elevate team performance.
Full Stack Engineer at Internation Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
October 31, 2019 - August 2, 2025
Led development of R&D Inventory system using ASP.NET backend, Angular frontend, and AWS Lambda serverless computing, delivering a scalable, efficient solution. Designed MySQL database architecture to improve data retrieval and accuracy. Utilized AWS Lambda for on-demand scalability, achieving 35% load time improvement and 20% performance boost overall.
Software Developer at Cloud Interactive Associate
April 30, 2016 - August 2, 2025
Led full-stack development of a social media web application using Angular frontend and Node.js backend. Managed data storage with MongoDB and Redis for caching to ensure high performance and scalability. Integrated Socket.IO for real-time messaging and notifications, enhancing user interaction. Improved application efficiency by 20% and reduced load times by 15%, collaborating in an Agile team environment.
Lead Software Development Engineer & Architect at WhyteLabel Technology
October 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and implemented scalable AI-driven web applications using Angular and ASP.NET integrating LLM APIs such as OpenAI and ChatGPT. Built secure .NET Core RESTful APIs supporting multi-currency payment systems including Paystack, Stripe, and Flutterwave, enabling refund processing and transaction reconciliation. Developed distributed microservices architectures focusing on scalability, fault tolerance, and observability across AI and financial modules. Integrated LLM APIs with robust backend validation, queueing with RabbitMQ, and retry mechanisms. Enhanced system responsiveness with real-time data processing modules and WebSocket-based updates for AI-generated content. Architected scalable Angular applications with performance optimizations like lazy-loading and server-side rendering, boosting SEO visibility by 30%. Designed data pipelines using MongoDB and Azure Cosmos DB for efficient AI content storage and queries.
Senior .Net Full Stack Developer at Union Bank Plc
September 30, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Led full stack development of web applications with ASP.NET back-end services and Angular front-end interfaces, ensuring seamless functionality. Collaborated with UI/UX designers to create responsive interfaces improving customer experience and increasing engagement by 25%. Built and integrated RESTful APIs to facilitate scalable communication between front-end applications and databases. Actively participated in Agile development, delivering features within scope and deadlines.
Full Stack Engineer at Polaris Bank Plc
December 31, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Developed the Fleet Management System with React and Angular front-ends powered by ASP.NET back-end, streamlining fleet operations and reducing response times. Optimized database queries and back-end logic to improve system performance by 15% during high-load periods. Maintained critical RESTful APIs for secure communication with MongoDB. Designed CosmosDB data model optimizing storage and retrieval related to vessel movements and cargo tracking. Mentored junior developers to improve team performance.
Full Stack Engineer at International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
October 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025
Led development of an R&D Inventory system using ASP.NET back-end, Angular front-end, and AWS Lambda for serverless scalability. Designed optimized MySQL database architecture improving data retrieval speed and management for product catalogs and transactions. Streamlined back-end operations with AWS Lambda enabling on-demand scalability. Achieved a 35% improvement in load times and 20% boost in application performance.
Software Developer at Cloud Interactive Associate
April 1, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Led full stack development of a social media web app using Angular front-end and Node.js back-end creating interactive user experience. Managed MongoDB and Redis for data storage and caching ensuring performance and scalability. Integrated Socket.IO for real-time messaging and notifications boosting user interaction. Enhanced application efficiency by 20% and reduced load times by 15%. Collaborated in Agile sprints to deliver aligned features.

Education

Masters on Information Technology at National Open University
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2021
BSc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Ambrose Alli University
January 1, 2008 - April 30, 2013
Masters in Information Technology at National Open University
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
BSc. Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Ambrose Alli University
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Agriculture & Mining

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