BackenDrael

Crafting high-performance APIs, databases, and microservices.

My Tech Stack

Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Go

Frameworks

  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Express.js

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

Tools

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Git
  • CI/CD

Featured Projects

CommerceCore API

CommerceCore API

A BaaS API that helps developers build scalable and efficient E-commerce sites without the payment setup hassles

PythonFastAPICeleryRedisStripeRuby on RailsRubyPrismaSQLAlchemyMySQLPostgres
PropertyHive API

PropertyHive API

This API is for the Property Hive application, a B2C that helps property buyers and sellers

PythonDjangoDRFPostgreSQLExpressJsNodeJs
Earnily API

Earnily API

API designed for Freelancers looking to get good paying gigs from clients.

NodejsExpressJsAzure BlobAzureMongoDBPostmanMongoose ORM

Education & Experience

Professional Experience

Software Engineer

Humdov Inc

Remote (Dallas, USA)

2025 – Present
  • Led the implementation of a multi-signal content recommendation engine scoring posts across 9 weighted signals (social graph, engagement history, tag affinity, recency, location) with impression deduplication increasing feed engagement by 40%.
  • Architected end-to-end AI billing infrastructure for Stripe and Paystack, creating a new revenue line projected to increase ARPU by up to $79/org/month.
  • Engineered full Paystack subscription flow for Nigerian orgs across all product tiers, enabling 100% of the Nigerian market to convert from free to paid without manual intervention.
PythonFastAPIDjangoCeleryStripePaystackKafkaPostgresSentry

Backend Developer

Bibuian Multipurpose

Remote

2024 – 2026
  • Architected and delivered the entire Team Lead operational layer (8+ modules: shifts, live queue, coin hub, chat inbox, financial controls, reports) from scratch, enabling a three-tier operating model (CEO → Team Lead → Payer) that scaled the platform beyond single-operator use.
  • Implemented automated trading workflows reducing manual intervention by 80% for 5000+ payers using the platform.
  • Built scalable centralized system, supporting 4+ trading platforms with unified API.
NodeJsNode-cronExpress JSTypeScriptRedisBinance APIPaxful APINoones APIBullmq

Backend Engineer Intern

InternPulse

Remote, Nigeria

2024 – 2025
  • Developed the Property Hive API with a 15-person team to connect property buyers and sellers.
  • Delivered the MVP in two weeks by leveraging Django's built-in security for rapid production.
  • Led API documentation with Postman to ensure clarity and usability for frontend developers.
PythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkPostmanNodejsExpressjsPostgresSentry

Education

Full-Stack Software Engineering – Backend

Holberton School, United States

Bachelor of Computer Science

Rivers State University, Nigeria

National Diploma, Computer Science

Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Nigeria

Skills

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunicationTime managementTeamworkCollaboration

Hard Skills

Object-oriented programmingSoftware developmentAgile development methodologiesScrum methodologiesDebuggingProject managementCodingReliabilityAnalyticalTDDAttention to detail

Trusted by Amazing Companies

I've had the privilege of collaborating with amazing companies in the industry.

ALX
Skill Hat
Internpulse
Headstarter AI
Backendly

Testimonials

Here from those I've worked with.

"Working with Israel was a game-changer for our backend systems. The expertise and speed he brought to the table were invaluable."

SO

Salaudeen Olanrewaju

Frontend Developer at Skill Hat

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