JOSEPH AYENI

Aspiring Backend Engineer

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About

Aspiring Backend Engineer with hands-on Python and FastAPI expertise, currently advancing skills in a backend engineering program. Proficient in designing and developing RESTful APIs, managing databases with PostgreSQL and SQLite, and implementing modular, clean code. Passionate about solving real-world problems and contributing to robust backend systems through practical application of version control, testing, and API documentation.

Work Experience

Aspiring Backend Engineer (Program Participant)

AltSchool Africa

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Engaged in a comprehensive backend engineering program, developing expertise in Python, FastAPI, and modern database management for scalable web applications.

  • Gained hands-on experience in Python and FastAPI, mastering the design and development of robust RESTful APIs for diverse applications.
  • Cultivated proficiency in version control using Git and collaborative development workflows, ensuring efficient team contributions and code integrity.
  • Developed strong database management skills with PostgreSQL and SQLite, including schema design and optimization for performance.
  • Authored clean, modular, and maintainable code leveraging Pydantic for data validation and SQLAlchemy for efficient ORM interactions.
  • Practiced API testing with Postman and documented endpoints using Swagger UI, ensuring comprehensive and user-friendly API interfaces.

Education

Backend Engineering

AltSchool Africa

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Biochemistry

Federal University of Agriculture of Abeokuta

Sep 2019 - Mar 2023

Abeokuta, Ogun, NG

Certificates

Linux Basics for Hackers - Kali Linux

Self-taught

Introduction to Back-end Development

Coursera

Mar 2025

100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp

Udemy

Feb 2025

Introduction to Front-end Development

Coursera

Jan 2024

Projects

Mini Social Feed Backend

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Developed a robust backend system for a social feed application, implementing core functionalities and ensuring data integrity.

Student Records API

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Created a CRUD-based API for managing student records, focusing on efficient data handling and clean code practices.

TodoApp - FastAPI + Tortoise ORM

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Built a RESTful ToDo application backend using FastAPI and Tortoise ORM, emphasizing modularity and database schema management.

AI-Powered Background Image Remover Via Stability AI API

Nov 2024 - Nov 2025

Developed an image background remover leveraging the Stability AI inference API, providing users with AI-processed images.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Frameworks

  • FastAPI
  • RESTful API Design

ORMs

  • SQLAlchemy
  • Tortoise ORM
  • Pydantic

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • SQLite
  • MongoDB

Tools & Platforms

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • Swagger UI
  • Postman
  • TablePlus App
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Google Slides

Development Practices

  • Debugging
  • Coding
  • Version Control
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Modular Architecture

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Creativity