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Busola Okeowo

Backend Engineer•Frontend Engineer•Mentor

5 Reasons to Work With Me

I Care About the "Why"

I'm not here just to take instructions and disappear. I actually care about whether the code I write makes sense for your business. If a feature feels like it’s being built for the wrong reasons, I’ll tell you. I’m here to build things that matter.

The Quality Gatekeeper

I bring a level of seriousness and 'detailedness' across Android, Web, and Backend. I act as an uncompromising gatekeeper, ensuring that nothing 'shabby' ever leaves our gate. I ensure every layer is polished to a high technical standard.

Architectural Elegance

I don't just solve problems; I build systems with distinct coding patterns and a highly technical style. My goal is to write code that is so elegant and clear that anyone who looks at it today (or years later) will value its clarity.

Unwavering Presence

My determination and attention to detail define the pulse of every team I join. I don’t just contribute to standups; I help drive the momentum. It's hard to imagine the project moving forward without the presence and focus I bring to every task.

A True Force Multiplier

I invest deeply in my colleagues and mentees. By providing the support and guidance others need to succeed, I leave a lasting impact on the team culture. I am a presence that is deeply felt because I bring out the best in the people around me.

Selected Work

Alajo

Senior Backend Engineer · 2025–Present

The problem

A savings platform handling real agents and real money — needed an engine with zero tolerance for errors and 100% auditability.

What I built

Standardised the codebase with event-driven architecture and a Generic Repository. Built the validation service and the eligibility + interest engines behind Alajo's Savings Plans and Marketplace.

₦500k/month · 30% faster

Agent collections fully auditable. Feature development time cut by 30%. Sub-second response times across 600+ live transactions.

stack →

NestJS

Sequelize

MySQL

Node.js

TypeScript

The Virtual Soul Clinic

Technology Consultant (Volunteer) · 2025–Present

The problem

A mental wellness organisation running coaching sessions on outdated processes — cancelled sessions, manual scheduling, no visibility into programme effectiveness.

What I built

Coach availability + substitution system, shared Zoom infrastructure integration, a programme metrics dashboard, and post-session feedback collection.

~$3,000/yr saved

20+ Zoom licenses consolidated. Cancelled sessions dramatically reduced. Coaching effectiveness now measurable.

stack →

Node.js

Zoom API

TypeScript

Veesitor

CTO · Aug 2024 – Jan 2026

The problem

Estate management in Nigeria was manual — WhatsApp groups, paper receipts, missed payments. Communities deserved better infrastructure.

What I built

Led the product from zero to launch. Access code generation, automated resident reminders, flexible dues collection across property types, and a waste-to-wealth recycling rewards system.

0 → live platform

Estate managers and residents actively using the platform. Features validated against real-world workflows from day one.

stack →

NestJS

Node.js

MySQL

TypeScript

AgricTrail

Co-Founder & CTO · 2023–2025

The problem

Smallholder farmers were managing finances on paper or not at all — no visibility into profitability, costs, or performance over time.

What I built

Designed and built the entire app from scratch — product design, frontend, and backend. Farm record-keeping, financial analysis, automated cost calculations, depreciation tracking, and profitability analysis.

Built end-to-end solo

Farmers can now track their entire operation digitally — from planting costs to harvest profitability — in one place.

stack →

NestJS

Node.js

MongoDB

Vue.js

Prodeegi

CTO · Jul 2024 – Jan 2026

The problem

African businesses needed serious technical partners — not just freelancers. They needed strategy, architecture, and delivery under one roof.

What I built

Led full product lifecycles for a digital agency serving clients across Africa. Managed and mentored a team of developers and designers. Enforced security best practices and performance standards throughout.

7+ websites · 1 SaaS

All delivered successfully. High-impact solutions built at minimal infrastructure cost.

stack →

NestJS

Node.js

Redis

MySQL

React.js

Noja360

Software Engineer · 2020–2024

The problem

A growing platform needed a business intelligence engine that could keep up with thousands of users — and give the product team real visibility into customer behaviour.

What I built

Built the BI engine and reporting system, led feature development, implemented event systems and cron jobs, and mentored interns across 4 years of continuous product growth.

10,000+ users powered

Four years of compounding impact — shipping features, building culture, and helping the platform scale.

stack →

Node.js

Vue.js

PHP

Laravel

About

Hi, I'm Busola

Lagos, Nigeria

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I'm a Full Stack Engineer who's spent most of my career close to the product — not just writing code, but understanding why it matters. I've been a CTO twice, a co-founder once, and an engineer at every stage in between.

I specialise in backend systems: the kind that handle money, manage access, and have to work correctly every single time. When I'm not building, I'm teaching.

experience

6+ years building web solutions

leadership

2× CTO, 1× Co-Founder

currently at

Alajo Technologies

based in

Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬

education

BSc. Industrial Mathematics — UNILAG

also loves

Teaching web development 🏫

🏆

Microsoft Leap Hackathon — Winner, 2019

Built a market access tool for farmers

What Colleagues Say

"It’s been amazing seeing your work, your determination, and your attention to detail. You’ve been such a presence that it’s hard to imagine our team standups without you."

— Feranmi

Software Engineer

"Your work on our codebase was truly impressive, showing distinct coding patterns and a highly technical style. Anyone who looks at our code today would comment on its elegance."

— Lekan

CTO, SaaS Product

"You brought a level of seriousness and 'detailedness' to the entire team—across Android, web, and backend. You acted as a vital gatekeeper, ensuring that nothing 'shabby' was ever released."

— Fortune

Software Engineer / Colleague

"I am truly grateful for the way you helped me throughout my own journey. You have always been there to provide support and guidance over the years."

— Emmanuel

Colleague / Mentee

"I really enjoyed learning from you. Out of all the colleagues I have worked with, your departure is the most deeply felt."

— Dapo

Software Engineer / Colleague

Let's talk

Want to work together or just talk shop? I'm easy to reach.

Drop a line

busolawritescode@gmail.com