Olayiwola Ayoola

Software Developer & CTO

Experienced Software Developer with a strong record of founding successful companies and helping teams deliver exceptional results.

Nigeria

Tech Snapshot

Projects
15+
Companies Worked
6+
Leadership Roles
CTO
Core Stack
TS / React / Node

Projects

Selected work shipped end‑to‑end

Readycars – Ride Hailing Service

A comprehensive ride-hailing mobile application connecting riders with drivers, featuring real-time tracking, secure payments, and seamless booking experience.

React NativeNode.jsPostgreSQLGoogle Maps APIPayment Integration

Chattatrader – Web3 Voice Trading Assistant

An award-winning 'Web3 Alexa' that enables crypto trading and analysis through natural language via voice, text, or screenshots.

Next.jsAI/MLWeb3Voice RecognitionCrypto APIsTailwindCSS

Afridol – Creator Content Platform

Africa's answer to Patreon - a platform enabling creators to share exclusive content, connect with fans, and monetize their work through subscriptions and direct engagement.

ReactNode.jsPayment ProcessingContent ManagementReal-time Chat

Experience

Where I've built and shipped

Chief Technology Officer · Afridol

Jun 2024 – Present
  • Determine infrastructure that would be perfect and scalable for the idea
  • Supervise the tech team and ensure the product is built in time
  • Worked hand in hand with the non technical Cofounders to translate their requirements for the tech team
  • Played a pivotal role in the company's efforts to continuously refine its online presence and user interactions

Software Developer · Auris Tech Limited

Oct 2023 – Feb 2024
  • Collaborated with a team on the development of a cutting-edge web application, which uses AI to analyze speech
  • Worked with cross-functional team in the design, development, and deployment of a dynamic web application, resulting in increased user engagement and satisfaction
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive catalogue of e-books on the marketing site, utilizing contents from the web app
  • Played a pivotal role in building and optimizing the web app, focusing on intuitive design and seamless functionality

Contract Software Developer · LibLab

July 2023 – Sep 2023
  • Spearheaded website enhancements at LibLab, focusing on optimizing user experience and engagement
  • Successfully implemented AB testing frameworks, allowing data-driven decisions to improve the website's performance
  • Integrated Copper CRM API and AWS Lambda to enhance user funneling, resulting in a remarkable 25% increase in customer retention
  • Played a pivotal role in the company's efforts to continuously refine its online presence and user interactions

Full Stack Developer · Tiiny Host

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023
  • Led the development and successful launch of innovative products at Tiiny Host, streamlining the website hosting process
  • Designed and implemented a browser extension that significantly improved user experience by reducing upload time by 50%
  • Developed a cutting-edge product that seamlessly converts pptx and doc files into fully functional websites
  • Collaborated with the team to enhance Tiiny Host's core technology, improving the platform's performance and user-friendliness

Mobile App Developer · Hopstair

Mar 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Reduced the estimated first release time by 2 months through contributions to the integration of the first version of the application
  • Worked as lead backend engineer, designed and created the database architecture, enabling efficient database management
  • Collaborated with team members across the world, taking ownership of responsibilities and ensuring timely delivery
  • Worked on the integration of an app with over 25 screens, ensuring seamless functionality and exceptional user experience

Full Stack Developer · Zeeh Africa

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023
  • Played an important role in the development of the MVP, writing the initial line of code and documentation, resulting in product launch 3 months ahead of schedule
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines, reducing the time to deploy code by 50% and improving development process efficiency
  • Played a vital role in taking the company from the idea phase to the investment phase, contributing to the acquisition of seed funding
  • Collaborated closely with the CTO to design the team's architecture and structure for optimal performance, resulting in 40% increase in productivity

Skills

Tools and technologies I use

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonPHPSQL

Frontend

ReactReact NativeNext.jsTailwindCSSHTMLCSS

Backend

Node.jsExpressLaravelAPI DevelopmentDatabase Architecture

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBDatabase Design

DevOps

CI/CDAWS LambdaDockerGitHub Actions

Tools

GitCRM IntegrationAB TestingBrowser Extensions

Education

Formal training & certifications

B.Sc. Food Technology

University of Ibadan · Graduated

Contact

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