Ayo Akenroye
Backend Software Engineer
I build reliable backend systems that power modern applications using Python, Django, and battle-tested infrastructure.
About Me
4+ years building highly available backend systems with Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery. I architect scalable APIs, real-time features, async processing pipelines, and high-traffic services.
Tech Stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Infrastructure
Experience
Backend Engineer
The Casting PlaceBuilt scalable Django REST APIs for casting platform with real-time chat, social feeds, and video processing. Reduced API response times by 60%.
Software Engineer
Amdari (Contract)Built Django REST APIs for AI-powered job board with ML-based candidate matching. Architected backend for e-commerce platform integrating ML models for attrition and sentiment analysis.
Software Engineer
PreDiagnLed development of health-tech platform with secure patient data APIs and lab result processing. Reduced server response time by 40% through database optimization and caching.
Software Engineer (Freelance)
UpworkDelivered 10+ custom web applications for clients, including management systems and data collection tools.
Projects
Async task queuing with Celery and Redis. Worker management, retry logic, and background job processing.
RESTful API with monitoring, distributed locking, and observability via metrics, tracing, and error tracking.
WebSocket notification system with Django Channels. Bidirectional communication and presence tracking.
RAG-based learning system with vector embeddings, semantic search, and adaptive content delivery.
Published PyPI package for affiliate tracking, commission calculation, and multi-tier referral programs.
AI-powered analytics tool with vector database integration and LLM-driven insight generation.

Casting platform with real-time chat, social feeds, and video processing. Reduced API response times by 60%.

Learning platform backend with course delivery, progress tracking, and payment processing.

Let's work together.
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Let's talk.
