Paul O.
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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About
Joel O. is a software engineer with over four years of experience in backend and full-stack development, contributing to technology and AI-driven companies such as Punch LLC, Mark Patteson Software Inc, Max Migold, and Practical DevOps. Specializing in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, and scalable API integrations, Joel O. has designed AI-powered chatbots, built production-grade services, and overseen system architectures to enhance performance and maintainability in cloud-based environments. His domain expertise includes developing microservices, designing RESTful APIs, optimizing MongoDB and SQL databases, and orchestrating deployments using AWS, Docker, Jenkins, and Terraform. He has led end-to-end software lifecycle processes, performed security and quality controls, and enabled CI/CD pipelines across diverse industries, including AI solutions, DevOps automation, and software service companies in Nigeria and the USA.
Experience
AI Software Engineer
Punch LLC · 2025 — 2026Managed backend services for AI features, creating scalable APIs and service boundaries. Developed production-grade services in Node.js (TypeScript) to enhance reliability and maintainability. Delivered an AI-powered chatbot aimed at improving user engagement and support turnaround time, integrating AI solutions into applications to automate workflows.Software Engineer
Mark Patteson Software Inc · 2025 — 2025Gathered and documented user requirements to outline backend features. Maintained REST APIs in Node.js (TypeScript), focusing on modularity and reliability. Crafted MongoDB schemas to ensure scalability and high performance, while integrating Kafka workflows for real-time billing and onboarding. Automated infrastructure deployment using Terraform (AWS Lambda + DynamoDB) and carried out thorough testing with unit, integration, and API contract assessments achieving over 90% coverage.DevOps Engineer
Practical DevOps · 2024 — 2025Directed the development and integration of computer-based systems utilizing React.js, Node.js, and MySQL. Refactored the backend with Express.js and MongoDB to implement secure JWT-based authentication. Created and executed network and process models that enhanced performance significantly. Set up security controls and CI/CD pipelines facilitating over 30 automated deployments weekly and provisioned scalable cloud infrastructure with AWS S3 and CloudFront using Terraform to reduce costs.Backend Engineer
Max Migold · 2023 — 2024Designed and maintained software solutions leveraging Node.js and Express alongside MongoDB. Developed a microservice for user referral tracking, providing real-time data updates. Enhanced a RESTful API to manage over 10,000 requests per minute with under 150ms latency. Implemented quality controls and performance evaluations to ensure system reliability, and established CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and Docker for deployment.Software Engineer Intern
ALX Africa · 2022 — 2023Developed server automation scripts using Bash and instituted SSL/TLS security automation for production servers. Documented backend system flows, APIs, and integration processes via Swagger and JSDoc, while providing support to cross-functional teams through technical documentation and integration testing.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- bachelor’s in systems administrationEnsign College · 2025 — 2027
- Bachelor of Engineering, Petroleum EngineeringUniversity of Benin · 2012 — 2017
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