Hi, my name is
Kolawole Balogun.
Backend Software Engineer.
Based in Jersey City, NJ, I have 17 years experience as a software engineer and a BSc in Industrial Mathematics. I focus primarily on backend software with a keen eye for design. Recently, I have been focused on console applications & web services.
About Me

I love designing, coding, testing and supporting next-generation applications. I continuously challenge myself, taking on projects that push me to work outside my comfort zone and knowledge set. I take pride in learning new languages and development techniques.

My interests include music, cooking, fitness, fashion and home improvement.

Core Skills
  • Python
  • Java
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML & (S)CSS
  • Angular
  • SQL
  • MongoDB
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
I also have experience with:
  • NodeJS
  • JQuery
  • Django
  • Flask
  • SMPP
  • USSD
  • Laravel
  • Redis
  • Nginx
  • Apache
  • Web Sockets
  • JWT
  • PGP Encryption
  • SOAP
  • RabbitMQ
  • Git
  • XML
Experience
  • 👨🏾‍💻
Co-Founder / Chief Technical Officer Simpu
January 2020 - Present

Develop and execute on the technical strategy for product development.

Maintain the backend restful API using Python (Django), MySQL, RabbitMQ.

Built the SMS engine capable for sending over 3,000 messages per second using SMPP, Java, RabbitMQ, MySQL, Mongo DB, Websocket.

Set up, manage and review auto deployment of version releases to development & production server (CentOS).

Manage an 8-person tech team and the day-to-day technology processes.

Chief Technical Officer DevCenter
September 2016 - December 2018

Developed the technical strategy for DevCenter, the largest developer community in Sub-saharan Africa.

Built the backend restful API for a project management application that manages developers, project managers and clients. Integrated Stripe for payments, Pusher for realtime chat.

Developed a slackbot that receives job applications for employers and process submission from applicant using Python(Flask), NodeJS.

Set up, managed & reviewed auto deployment of version releases to development & production server (Ubuntu).

Managed 5 developers and oversaw day-to-day technology processes.

Fullstack Engineer Starfish Mobile
August 2014 - March 2017

Designed & developed products like trivia, surveys, lottery, polls, reward system with PHP, Laravel, HTML, CSS.

Worked on an SMS application that integrates with the telecommunication SMPP server for two-way SMS & mobile airtime billing using Java, MySQL, websocket.

Deployed version releases to development & production server (CentOS, Ubuntu).

Fullstack Engineer Freelancer
September 2007 - August 2014

Worked on over 50 mostly web-based development projects.

Projects ranged from eCommerce, ticketing systems, music streaming, crawlers and mobile applications.

Projects
 
Simpu

Chat with your customers on WhatsApp, Twitter DMs, Instagram DMs, SMS, Messenger. You can even call them with your Simpu number.

With Simpu, you can organise and manage customer and client data seamlessly. Simpu List supports texts, images, attachments, long text notes, checkboxes, links to other records.

Automate any sales or marketing process with a flexible campaign builder.

  • Django
  • Flask
  • SMPP
  • RabbitMQ
  • Nginx
  • Linux
  • Web Sockets
  • JWT
Communication Tool

Two-way SMS platform to easily create and manage different services like, instant win, polling, voting templates, subscription based services.

Monetize services by easily integrating with the billing system like MT&MO, or third party billing platforms like Direct Billing (UCIP).

System is capable of sending over 3,000 SMS in a second.

  • Java
  • Python(Django)
  • PHP
  • SMPP
  • RabbitMQ
  • MongoDB
  • Linux
  • Tomcat
  • Nginx
  • JWT
  • PGP Encryption
 
 
Communication Tool

Two-way SMS platform to easily create and manage different services like, instant win, polling, voting templates, subscription based services.

Monetize services by easily integrating to the billing system like MT&MO, or third party billing platforms like Direct Billing (UCIP).

System is capable of sending over 3,000 SMS in a second.

  • Java
  • Python(Django)
  • PHP
  • SMPP
  • RabbitMQ
  • MongoDB
  • Linux
  • Tomcat
  • Nginx
  • JWT
  • PGP Encryption
 
Shopdirect Nigeria

Shop Direct showcases quality, prominent and top shopping stores, providing access to brands otherwise inaccessible in Nigeria.

An innovative site that merges content and commerce, it provides its visitors with seamless shopping, powered by a global search engine with access to products from the best stores and brands across the web. The website is accessible via desktop, mobile, tablet, and app.

  • JQuery
  • Python(Django)
  • PHP(Laravel)
  • Nginx
Contact
Feel free to say hi. I am more than happy to answer any questions.