Edward Abattam
About Edward Abattam
Edward Abattam is a Backend Engineer at Reliance Health, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in transforming monolithic PHP codebases into Java Microservices and has a strong proficiency in Java.
Work at Reliance Health
Edward Abattam has been employed at Reliance Health as a Backend Engineer since 2021. In this role, he utilizes Spring Boot as the primary framework for backend development. He is involved in various projects that require a strong understanding of Java and microservices architecture. Edward collaborates with a cross-functional team consisting of 12-20 members, including front-end developers, quality assurance engineers, and product managers, to deliver effective solutions.
Previous Experience at TycketHub
Before joining Reliance Health, Edward worked at TycketHub as a Back End Developer for three months in 2020. His responsibilities included backend development tasks, where he applied his skills in transforming codebases and optimizing application performance. This experience contributed to his growth in the field of software engineering.
Co-Founder Role at turnupNG.com
Edward co-founded turnupNG.com, a tech startup, where he served as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he was involved in both the development and strategic aspects of the company. His experience at turnupNG allowed him to gain valuable insights into the tech industry while working on web and mobile application development.
Education and Expertise
Edward completed his high school education at Foucos Secondary School, earning a High School Diploma. He furthered his studies at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, he attended the National Institute of Information Technology, where he achieved a Certificate in Java Technologies. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering, particularly in Java programming.
Technical Skills and Tools
Edward possesses strong proficiency in Java, which is recognized as his primary skill. He specializes in transforming monolithic PHP codebases into Java microservices. In his current role, he employs various tools and technologies, including JHipster, AWS, Docker, GitHub, JUnit, and Mockito. His diverse job history also includes experience in graphic/web design and full-stack web app development.