Rufus Oyemade

Hello, I'm Rufus Oyemade, an experienced software engineer with 12 years of deep knowledge of technology, adept at problem-solving, collaborating, and customer service. I have always been curious about computers — how they work, what powers them, what parts make up the whole, and how to create meaningfully with it. Convinced that this curiosity could lead me somewhere, I studied Computer Science at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria. In 2008, I made the first step towards becoming a software engineer when, like everyone who finds themselves in this field, I wrote my first HTML code. But it didn't just stop there. I picked up, quickly, other learning points: Windows desktop application development using C#, WPF, web development using ASP.NET and PHP. I have extensive experience with full-stack development tasks and product development using LAMP and MEVN Stack, and technology needs assessment, directing operations, deployment, and support of software projects. Over the years, here are some of my key achievements include: ● Co-founded and led the development of Disha Pages, a tool for creators to create a single-page website from their mobile phone, which had over 15, 000 users with over a million visits in the first 8 months. ● Led a team of developers and designers to deploy web software solutions for big brands in Nigeria like Zenith Bank, Transcorp Hotels, Sterling Bank, Glo, Davidwej, E-Health Africa, amidst others. ● Led the volunteering team and built the largest indigenous lyrics platform for African gospel music from 18 countries with over 10.2 million visits. Built a community of over 140, 000 fans and followers. ● Developed and sold GTPay and AccessPay payment modules for WordPress which was pivotal in the adoption of online payment in the early days of eCommerce in Nigeria I'm a disciplined self-starter with a reputation for attention to detail, organization, and a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges. I believe the key to a successful project is balancing a big-picture worldview with a passion for detail.