Anu Apiti

Hi, I'm Anu Apiti!

Senior Software Engineer & Data Engineer Open to work

Experienced engineer building robust applications, cloud infrastructure, and scalable data pipelines. Passionate about solving complex problems with elegant, efficient solutions.

About Me

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I'm a Software Engineer and Data Engineer with a passion for building efficient, scalable systems that solve real business problems. With expertise in cloud architecture (AWS), data engineering, and full-stack development (Python, Java, Node.js, React), I bring a comprehensive approach to technical challenges.

My background includes designing and implementing solutions that process terabytes of data daily, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability across diverse sectors. I thrive on architecting robust backend systems and crafting intuitive user interfaces.

I'm passionate about crafting clean, maintainable code while embracing modern DevOps practices like CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code. My engineering approach emphasizes scalability, performance optimization, and test-driven development.

Beyond my professional work, I dedicate time to expanding my knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mathematical finance—particularly quantitative modeling. I consistently explore emerging technologies to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and apply these insights to solve complex challenges.

7+
Years Experience
14+
Live Projects Completed
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Work Experience

Senior Software & Data Engineer

Newclan Technologies, LLC.
October 2024 - Present Remote
  • Architected scalable web applications using React, Node.js/NestJS, and PostgreSQL/MongoDB, improving performance by 15%.
  • Implemented AWS cloud infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, RDS) with 20% faster deployment cycles.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning through CloudFormation and Serverless Framework, streamlining operations.
  • Architected real-time analytics dashboard processing 100K+ transactions/min.
  • Implemented IaC (Terraform) & CI/CD, cutting deployment time significantly.
  • Implemented secure authentication protocols with AWS Cognito, ensuring data integrity.

Senior Software Engineer

Pyypl, Abu Dhabi
October 2023 - October 2024 Remote
  • Engineered high-performance, scalable backend systems for financial transactions using Serverless microservices.
  • Integrated multiple payment processors for cross-border transactions across UAE, Philippines, Oman, Kenya, and Nigeria.
  • Designed microservices architecture adhering to GDPR, UAE Data Protection Law, and PCI-DSS compliance standards.
  • Implemented test-driven development practices achieving 95% code coverage and 40% reduction in production defects.

Senior Software Developer

Scrums (fka Sovtech), South Africa
2022 - 2023 Remote
  • Spearheaded development of enterprise SaaS video streaming platform utilizing comprehensive AWS services.
  • Implemented fault-tolerant CI/CD pipelines across DEV, QA, and PROD environments, reducing time-to-market by 40%.
  • Developed resilient REST and GraphQL APIs with 90%+ test coverage for mission-critical applications.
  • Achieved 9.5/10 client satisfaction ratings through high-quality deliverables.

Backend Developer

Sterling Bank, Nigeria
2020 - 2023 Remote
  • Led cross-functional team of 7 engineers developing enterprise-grade commodities trading and loan applications.
  • Designed blockchain-integrated trading platform utilizing VueJS, TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB, and Azure services.
  • Implemented Agile/Scrum methodologies, reducing personal sprint completion time by 37%.
  • Optimized trading algorithms delivering 33% performance improvement while maintaining system integrity.

Featured Projects

Skills & Tools

  • Java
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Spring
  • NodeJS/Express/NestJS
  • Flask
  • React
  • Hibernate
  • Prisma
  • GraphQL
  • Rest API
  • SOAP
  • MongoDB
  • Cassandra
  • Apache Spark
  • Airflow
  • Luigi
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Apache Flink
  • DBT
  • Kafka
  • PostgreSQL
  • Elasticsearch
  • Redis
  • Talend
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • EMR
  • RDS
  • DynamoDB
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • EC2
  • Redshift
  • Athena
  • Glue
  • Kinesis
  • CloudFormation
  • CloudFront
  • Elastic Beanstalk
  • Fargate
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • CI/CD

Education

University Of Lagos

BSc Ed Mathematics & Education

BLOOM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Full-Stack Web Development + Technical Interviewing

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Credly / AWS
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Data Engineer

Datacamp | Feb 2025
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Associate Data Engineer

Datacamp | Feb 2025
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Full Stack Web + Computer Science

Credly / Bloom Institute of Technology
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Interested in collaborating or have a question? I'm always open to discussing new projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out!

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