BABALOLA MACAULAY

Mobile App Developer | React Native Specialist

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About

Highly accomplished Mobile App DEV with over 7 years of expertise in React Native and full-stack development, specializing in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications for Android and iOS. Proven leader adept at leveraging modern front-end frameworks and agile methodologies to deliver intuitive user experiences that significantly boost engagement and drive business growth. Excels in technical leadership, mentorship, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Hello.Cv

Jun 2023 - Present

Nigeria, NG, NG

Spearheaded the development of Hello.cv's AI-powered Sites feature, integrating OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude, to enable customizable portfolio creation and significantly boost user engagement by 45%.

  • Architected and implemented scalable software solutions, aligning with strategic technology roadmaps to ensure seamless project execution and future mobile feature expansion.
  • Provided technical leadership in designing and implementing technology initiatives, enhancing system efficiency and fostering innovation across the platform.
  • Directed the full lifecycle of feature development, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of user-facing functionalities.
  • Enforced high coding standards and implemented robust security measures and compliance protocols, safeguarding sensitive user data and ensuring system adherence to regulatory standards.

Senior Software Engineer

Systemspecs Deelaa (Now Whatadeal.africa)

Jun 2021 - May 2023

Nigeria, NG, NG

Optimized backend performance for mobile applications, reducing page load time by 20% and significantly improving overall system efficiency, enhancing scalability and mobile user experience.

  • Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs, enhancing third-party integrations and increasing data processing speed by 30% for seamless mobile application interoperability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (designers, QA, product managers) to ensure timely delivery of scalable full-stack applications aligned with business needs.
  • Conducted extensive performance tuning, resolving bottlenecks and optimizing database queries, significantly improving system stability and mobile application responsiveness.
  • Mentored junior developers, leading code reviews to improve team productivity and ensure adherence to software development best practices.

Software Engineer

Byte Foundry Limited

Jun 2019 - May 2021

Nigeria, NG, NG

Spearheaded the development of the Cliqs by Payflexi mobile app using React Native, significantly enhancing customer experience and increasing user retention by 25% across Android and iOS platforms.

  • Automated CI/CD pipelines for mobile app deployments, reducing deployment time by 40% and minimizing production errors.
  • Collaborated with UI/UX designers to create visually appealing, user-friendly React Native mobile applications, optimized for performance and accessibility.
  • Integrated secure payment gateways into the mobile application, improving transaction success rates and enhancing seamless financial interactions.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and debugging, maintaining 99.9% uptime and ensuring exceptional stability for the mobile application.

Head of Engineering

234Parts Limited

Jun 2017 - May 2019

Nigeria, NG, NG

Led the end-to-end development of the 234Parts mobile application using React Native, driving a 35% increase in daily active users and ensuring a smooth, optimized user experience.

  • Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs, improving third-party service integration efficiency and ensuring seamless data exchange.
  • Managed and mentored a cross-functional engineering team, fostering collaboration to optimize mobile project execution.
  • Orchestrated system architecture planning for the mobile platform, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term reliability.
  • Mentored and guided junior mobile engineers, providing technical guidance and conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to industry best practices.

Certificates

Java Course

Sololearn

Jan 2023

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Java

Mobile Development

  • React Native
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Cross-Platform Development
  • Mobile App Development

Web Technologies

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • ReactJS
  • Node.js
  • RESTful API
  • UI/UX
  • Front-end Development
  • Backend Development
  • Full-stack Development
  • Web Standards

Databases

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • NoSQL Database
  • Database Optimization

Cloud & DevOps

  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • CI/CD Implementation
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Automation
  • Firebase
  • Backend as a Service
  • Realtime Database

Version Control

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Code Hosting

AI/ML Integration

  • OpenAI
  • Gemini
  • Claude
  • AI Integration
  • API Integration

Architecture & Scalability

  • System Architecture
  • Scalable Systems
  • Design Patterns
  • Microservices
  • Scalability Planning
  • System Design
  • Performance

Software Development Practices

  • Agile Development
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Project Management
  • Feature Implementation
  • Development
  • Coding
  • Performance Tuning
  • Optimization
  • Code Optimization
  • Refactoring
  • Clean Code
  • Software Deployment
  • Unit Testing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Code Reviews
  • Best Practices
  • Product Development
  • Feature Development
  • Product Lifecycle

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentorship
  • Technical Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Teams
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Debugging
  • Analytical Thinking