Backend Engineer / Lagos

Adesope Winner

Backend engineer building reliable systems with a playful edge.

I like APIs, databases, Rust, TypeScript, and software that feels simple because the hard parts are handled well.

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ModeBackend
BuildsAPIs
StatusOpen
system.exe

> booting portfolio

> loading backend systems

> ready for serious builds

01 / Profile

Profile

I'm a software engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I design systems, build core infrastructure, and ship deterministic software that keeps complex problems simple.

My work is anchored in TypeScript, Node.js, and Rust - from scalable microservices to monolithic apps where correctness, latency, and reliability matter most.

I care about architecture as much as implementation. I plan schemas, state machines, and interfaces first, then execute with speed and discipline.

Open to collaborations and high-leverage problems.

BaseLagos, Nigeria
Core StackRust, TypeScript, Postgres
Current FocusBackend Infrastructure
MethodologyAI-Assisted Engineering
02 / Stack

Inventory

The tools I reach for when systems need to stay fast, clear, and calm.

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptRustCSQL

Backend & Core

Node.jsExpressNestJSAxumSocket.io

Databases & ORMs

PostgreSQLMySQLSQLiteMongoDBPrisma

Infrastructure & Cloud

DockerCI/CDGitNeonDBWebAudio API
03 / Experience

Level Log

Production work, systems, and impact.

2025 - PresentLagos, Nigeria

Software Engineer, Backend

@ Varsigram
  • +Architected scalable chat microservices supporting 1-on-1 messaging and threaded replies using Socket.io and Node.js.
  • +Designed and maintained core database schemas utilizing Postgres, NeonDB, and Prisma ORM for high-availability data access.
  • +Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) and strict CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous, reliable software delivery in production.
  • +Optimized backend systems in TypeScript, significantly increasing API performance and overall system reliability.
TypeScriptNode.jsPostgresSocket.ioPrisma
04 / Work

Quest Board

Selected builds across creator tools, infrastructure, and systems work.

Creator Tools

Redner

Video creation should feel like writing. A web-first video editing system featuring a custom timeline playback and stage preview engine.

ReactRustWebAudio API
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Infrastructure

GirdORM

A lightweight, type-safe TypeScript Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) built from scratch for SQLite, designed as a fast alternative to Prisma.

TypeScriptSQLiteAST Parsing
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Infrastructure / Fintech

GirdLedger

A high-performance financial ledger engine built in Rust to handle complex transaction types and deterministic account state logic.

RustAxumPostgres
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05 / Journey

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2022

Started taking software seriously

Moved from tutorials to real projects. Learned the fundamentals of web architecture, debugging, and shipping small apps end-to-end.

2023

Leveled up in backend systems

Doubled down on APIs, data modeling, and reliability. Built services with stronger abstractions and a focus on performance.

2024

Started building

Moved beyond just learning syntax. Started piecing together how the web actually works and discovering the gap between writing scripts and engineering systems.

2025

Built an event platform

Architected and shipped my first major full-stack product. Learned the hard way how to manage complex state, handle databases in production, and build for real users.

2026

Infrastructure & Redner

Shifted focus to the invisible layers. Built a financial ledger in Rust, engineered GirdORM, and began architecting Redner to make video editing feel as seamless as writing.

Future

Building tools creators deserve

Continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible on the web. The ultimate goal is invisible software that removes friction and amplifies human creativity.

06 / Now

Current Run

Building

Creator tools with real-time systems and clean UX.

Focus

Backend infrastructure, deterministic state, and performance.

Open to

High-leverage collaborations and product engineering roles.

07 / Writing

Dev Notes

Short essays on engineering, design, and architecture.

08 / Contact

Start a serious build with personality

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