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Goodnews D. — Senior Technical Lead from Nigeria

Goodnews D.

Senior Technical Lead

Nigeria 6+ years
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Goodnews D. is an accomplished Technical Lead, Software Engineer, and ML/Cybersecurity Researcher currently operating in the AI and software development space. His career spans over 15 years of diverse experience in architecting innovative solutions and leading cutting-edge projects. At Maziv Technologies Limited, he spearheaded AI-driven strategies while leading cross-functional teams to secure and optimize enterprise-level systems. His tenure as a Senior Software Engineer at SnappyCX saw him utilizing TypeScript and JavaScript to enhance product functionalities and managing backend infrastructures with serverless technologies. As an AI Trainer and Technical Business Analyst with Turing, based in California, United States, he evaluates and enhances Large Language Models (LLM) for improved software engineering practices. Goodnews holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in software-related fields and is pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity, continuously contributing to the domains of Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and Cloud Technologies.

Experience

  • AI Trainer & Technical Business Analyst (Software Engineering)

    Turing · 2026 — Present
    Conducts evaluations and enhances Large Language Model (LLM) performance across various programming languages while ensuring secure and efficient code output. Engages in thorough technical research to validate software engineering best practices, identifying and addressing inconsistencies in model outputs. Utilizes domain knowledge to refine model comprehension of complex architectures and debugging processes, translating business requirements into detailed scenarios for real-world testing. Facilitates reinforcement learning by analyzing model responses and optimizing AI behavior in line with standard software development practices.

  • Senior Software Engineer

    SnappyCX · 2025 — 2026
    Architects and builds robust software solutions using TypeScript and JavaScript, enhancing core product functionality. Oversees backend infrastructure and data persistence utilizing Supabase serverless Edge functions and PostgreSQL for high availability and real-time data synchronization. Integrates seats.io API for seating chart management and implement Go High Level APIs to streamline marketing and customer relationship workflows. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve application performance and deploy scalable features.

  • Mentor

    VC4A · 2024 — 2026
    Offers mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs and founders in technology, strategy, product innovation, and team development within sectors such as technology, e-commerce, education, health, and legal services. Engages in bi-monthly meetings to address challenges and provide strategic guidance.

  • AI Domain Expert & Fullstack Development Trainer

    Mindrift · 2024 — 2024
    Conducts training and fine-tuning of AI models on best coding practices related to Python, Java, and JavaScript. Develops and curates content to improve AI's grasp of full-stack development, algorithms, and secure coding. Collaborates globally to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of AI-generated code.

  • Technical Lead

    Maziv Technologies Limited · 2023 — Present
    Directs AI-focused technical strategies to align with business objectives, promoting innovation. Oversees the design of secure and scalable systems catering to enterprise clients while mentoring junior engineers to cultivate a culture of continuous learning. Manages cloud migration projects utilizing Azure and AWS to enhance infrastructure performance and cost efficiency. Applies Python and machine learning frameworks to establish predictive analytics models.

  • Product Manager | Co-Founder

    LawCribs Limited · 2018 — 2022
    Managed requirement engineering, UML modeling, and optimization of business processes. Designed secure SaaS solutions in compliance with global regulatory standards while overseeing vendor selection, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications.

  • Program Analyst

    Bayelsa State Government of Nigeria - eGovernance Bureau · 2018 — 2018
    Focused on in-house applications utilizing technologies such as Oracle and Java.

  • Software Engineer | Co-Founder

    Geecock Solutions Limited · 2013 — 2017
    Developed full-stack applications using C#, Python, and JavaScript. Participated in code reviews, facilitated JAD sessions, and engaged in Agile sprint planning. Created data pipelines for analytics and reporting purposes.

  • Center Academic Head/Faculty

    Aptech Computer Education, Uyo · 2015 — 2016
    Managed the student portal and reported to the head office in India. Supervised final year projects for Software Engineering students from research to the development phase. Instructed Java programming, focusing on console and desktop application development.

Skills & Expertise

AI and Data ScienceAI Engineer

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Machine Learning/Cyber Security
    University of Johannesburg · 2022 — 2024
  • Master of Science - MS, Software Development
    Coventry University · 2019 — 2020
  • Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Engineering
    University of East London · 2009 — 2012