Excellence Ilesanmi
About Excellence Ilesanmi
Excellence Ilesanmi is a Senior Software Engineer at Delivery Hero with extensive experience in backend development and system architecture.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Excellence Ilesanmi is currently employed at Delivery Hero as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, he leverages his extensive expertise in backend development, big data aggregation, and low latency serving. He works with advanced technologies including Golang, Java, DynamoDB, BigQuery, Apache Flink, Kubernetes, Datadog, and AWS. His responsibilities include ensuring the seamless functioning of backend systems and optimizing system communication.
Previous Role at Westwing
Before joining Delivery Hero, Excellence Ilesanmi held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Westwing for a total of four years. Initially, he worked as a Fullstack Engineer for six months in 2019. Subsequently, he transitioned to the role of Backend/Team Lead. During his tenure, he focused on backend development, leading projects, and ensuring the reliability and performance of e-commerce platforms.
Experience at Konga Online Shopping Ltd
From 2017 to 2019, Excellence Ilesanmi worked as a Software Engineer at Konga Online Shopping Ltd. In this position, he contributed to developing and maintaining the company's online shopping platform. His role involved coding, debugging, and implementing new features to enhance user experience and streamline operational processes.
Early Career and Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Excellence Ilesanmi co-founded and served as the Lead Developer at VATT Inc. from 2016 to 2018 in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Additionally, he spent three years as an Undergraduate Researcher at iLab OAU while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University. His early career involved working on innovative hardware solutions, IoT devices, and embedded systems, demonstrating his passion for technology and entrepreneurship.
Educational Background and Technical Skills
Excellence Ilesanmi earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, completed between 2011 and 2017. With proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript (NodeJS), Python, Go, Java, and PHP, he combines his academic knowledge and practical skills to excel in software engineering and system architecture.