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Build for operation
The work should stay understandable after launch, not just during the sprint.
Open to remote and hybrid roles
OladeleDavid Temidayo
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I build backend APIs with NestJS, Laravel, and FastAPI, and operate the AWS/Azure infrastructure they run on — CI/CD, NGINX, Docker, and the day-two work most people skip.
Backend architecture for product teams
AWS environments, Linux operations, and release reliability
CI/CD systems that make shipping calmer and faster
overview.txt
Primary stack
Next.js, NestJS, AWS, Azure
Focus
Backend systems, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD
Working style
Calm, reliable, delivery-first
About
A DevOps and backend engineer with a bias toward systems that actually stay up.
I’m focused on backend services and the cloud infrastructure around them. I work across NestJS, Django, and FastAPI on the service side, and AWS on the infrastructure side — building, deploying, and operating the systems I ship.
about-me.ts
> David.engagement
["Remote", "Hybrid", "Contract", "Full-time"]
> David.coreFocus
["Backend systems", "Cloud infrastructure", "CI/CD automation"]
> David.preferredTools
["TypeScript", "PHP", "NestJS", "Laravel", "AWS", "Azure", "Docker"]
> David.contact
["oladeledavidtemidayo@gmail.com", "LinkedIn", "GitHub", "Hashnode"]
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I work where backend engineering meets operations. On any given week that means designing an API in NestJS or Django, wiring up a GitHub Actions pipeline, fronting services with NGINX and SSL, and keeping the PostgreSQL and Redis layers behind them healthy.
I started out writing software at OpensDigital in 2019 and have spent the years since moving deeper into the infrastructure side of the work — because the parts of delivery that actually break tend to live there.
My bias is toward systems that are easy to operate, easy to debug, and thoughtful about the long run. I care about clean delivery as much as I care about clean code.
02 / 03
Keep delivery calm
Pipelines, environments, and release practices should reduce tension for the team.
03 / 03
Move with intent
I prefer fewer, better decisions over noise that only looks busy.
Hackathon
Winning under pressure still shapes how I build.
Shipping quickly matters, but the better lesson is staying clear and decisive when the timeline compresses.
Working approach
Considered at every layer — from application code, to infrastructure, release flow, and daily operations.
Experience
Roles shaped by delivery, infrastructure, and backend systems.
Six years across five companies — from early software and cloud work at OpensDigital, through multi-tenant platforms at VeldtsDigital, to running AWS infrastructure at Meerge Africa and shipping backend APIs at Frootify.
Kittchens
DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Oct 2025 - Present
Owning release flow, infrastructure health, and AWS-backed environments for a product team scaling new digital experiences.
Improved deployment workflows with cleaner automation and more predictable release guardrails.
Managed production environments across AWS with stronger operational readiness around launches.
Raised visibility around container workflows, reliability, and day-to-day infrastructure discipline.
VeldtsDigital Limited
Software / DevOps Engineer
Jan 2023 - Present
Worked across product engineering and DevOps responsibilities, delivering application features while also supporting infrastructure and automation.
Built and maintained features across frontend and backend product surfaces.
Supported deployments, automation, and cloud operations for multiple client products.
Worked across React, Next.js, NestJS, Laravel, and broader delivery infrastructure.
Meerge Africa
DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
May 2025 - Sep 2025
Focused on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and operational stability for a growing African technology company.
Managed AWS resources spanning compute, storage, and application environments.
Implemented GitHub Actions pipelines for more dependable and repeatable delivery.
Introduced monitoring and operational habits around deployed services and environments.
Frootify
Software Engineer, Backend
Nov 2024 - Sep 2025
Developed backend services, APIs, and supporting application logic for product experiences that required strong reliability.
Built backend capabilities with laravel and PHP-based services.
Worked with MySQL schema design and application data modeling.
Contributed to cleaner API layers and healthier delivery speed for the team.
OpensDigital Limited
Software Developer / Cloud Engineer
Feb 2019 - Dec 2022
Built full-stack software and supported cloud deployment needs for business and enterprise-facing solutions.
Delivered software using Laravel, React, and supporting web engineering tools.
Supported cloud deployments and infrastructure operations across client projects.
Helped teams move from development work to dependable production delivery.
Projects
Selected work across commerce, marketplaces, education, and civic products.
Real products I’ve helped ship or maintain — storefronts, booking platforms, school operations, community reporting, personal finance. Different stacks, same standard: the thing has to run in production without me babysitting it.
Commerce Platform
SellaWise
Storefront infrastructure for small businesses ready to sell online.
Marketplace
DeskHive
Workspace discovery and booking across flexible work locations.
EdTech SaaS
ARPS
Enterprise software for school operations, records, and workflows.
Civic Tech
City Pulse
A map-first reporting tool for surfacing community issues faster.
Travel Booking
Staycation
Hotel search and booking platform with admin-managed listings.
An online platform for searching and booking hotel rooms. Users can register, explore hotels, and make bookings while admins manage listings, rooms, and reservations.
FlaskSQLAlchemyFlask-MigratePythonSQLite
Personal Finance
Chekam
Budgeting and expense control app with real-time spending alerts.
A personal finance platform for tracking income, categorising expenses, and enforcing budget limits. Includes authentication, real-time alerts, and APIs for managing transactions, categories, and budgets across users.
FastAPIPostgreSQLSQLAlchemyAlembicReactViteTailwind CSS
Skills
A stack shaped by backend depth, product delivery, and infrastructure ownership.
NestJS, Laravel, and FastAPI on the service side. AWS and Azure on the infrastructure side. Postgres, Redis, Docker, NGINX, and GitHub Actions tying it all together. Everything listed here is something I’ve actually used in production.
Languages
JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
PHP
Frontend
React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Backend
NestJS
Flask
FastAPI
Express
Laravel
Node.js
DevOps / Cloud
AWS
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
NGINX
Linux
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
MariaDB
SQLite
Tools
Git
GitHub
GitLab
Vercel
EMAEmailJS
Mapbox
PORPortainer
Cloudflare
Datadog
Certifications
Credentials that support the practical side of the work.
AWS, Oracle Cloud, ALX, and 3MTT credentials. I pursue them when the material lines up with what I’m already building — not as a shelf of badges, but as a way to pressure-test the cloud and DevOps work I do every day.
Education
Formal training that runs in parallel with the production work.
ALX Software Engineering (Backend) for structured fundamentals and an in-view Computer Science B.Sc at the National Open University of Nigeria. Both sit alongside day-to-day shipping — neither replaces it.
May 2023 - Oct 2024
ALX Africa
Software Engineering, Backend
2023 - 2026
National Open University of Nigeria
B.Sc. Computer Science
Blog
Notes on delivery, backend systems, and infrastructure work.
I write on Hashnode when a pattern, a bug, or a deployment lesson is worth documenting for the next engineer — usually me, six months later, staring at the same problem.
Contact
Backend, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure — if it needs to ship and stay up, reach out.
I take on contract and full-time work across backend APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS infrastructure. The fastest route is email — I reply within a working day.
Open to full-time roles, product collaborations, and cloud or DevOps consulting.
oladeledavidtemidayo@gmail.com
Open to remote and hybrid roles