Tobi Oyelami
About Tobi Oyelami
Tobi Oyelami is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in PHP, NodeJs, and Java. He has a diverse background that includes experience in sales and various engineering roles across multiple companies in Nigeria and Canada.
Work at Duplo
Tobi Oyelami currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Duplo, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining software solutions that align with the company's objectives. His experience at Duplo builds on his previous roles in software engineering, allowing him to contribute effectively to the team.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his role at Duplo, Tobi Oyelami worked at League as a Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023, where he operated remotely from Canada. He also held positions at Zenith Bank Plc as a Software Engineer for 10 months in Nigeria and at TeamApt as a Software Engineer for one year. Additionally, he served as a Backend Engineer and later as a Backend Lead Engineer at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Tobi Oyelami studied at freeCodeCamp, where he completed a program in Computer Software Engineering and achieved the designation of Full Stack Web Developer in 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mining Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure, which he completed from 2009 to 2015. His technical expertise includes proficiency in PHP, NodeJs, and Java, which are essential for his role as a Senior Software Engineer.
Background in Sales
Tobi Oyelami has a background in sales that complements his technical skills in software engineering. This combination provides him with a unique perspective on projects, allowing him to understand both the technical and business aspects of software development. His management skills further enhance his capabilities in leadership roles within engineering teams.