about me

I develop, design and code solutions, and I love what I do.
Toks Lawal

Who am I?

Tokunbo Strategy

I'm an Enterprise Architect and Developer based in Atlanta, USA. I build immersive infrastructure, microservice applications and architecture through carefully crafted code and user-centric solutions

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Strategy
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
Experience
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • MyFit.ai
  • 2023-Present
  • Designed and implemented initial System Architecture – API Gateway, Backend Microservices, Databases,
    Infrastructure, following TOGAF ADM principles.
    Led Architecture Change Management and Product design activities to align with business objectives.
    Initial Development planning - Ubuntu server setup, web server configuration, and containerization
    (Docker) for efficient deployment.
    Developed demonstration and proof-of-concept solutions mapping out implementation roadmaps.
    Hybrid App development collaboration with product team and iOS & Android store deployment.
    Developed scalable web applications using PHP, React.js, and Node.js to adhere to design specifications.
    Designed and developed new custom components to meet project requirements.
    Led backend development for AI-driven health tracking, handling user health data, scheduling, and task
    management with Laravel.
    Developed customer-facing applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript, ensuring seamless user
    experience.
    Defined microservices consumption strategies using RESTful APIs and caching mechanisms for optimal
    performance.
    Worked within a cross-functional, scrum-based team focused on agile and continuous software delivery.
    Delivered customer-centric solutions through collaborative product development.
  • PHP Developer
  • Intralot
  • 2021-2023
  • Developed and maintained complex PHP-based web applications for INTRALOT's digital platform for lottery gaming operations,
    contributing to a 15% increase in website performance and a 20% reduction in load times,
    resulting in an improved user experience for millions of lottery players.
    Collaborated with a cross-functional team to deliver and implement software applications,
    specialized utility programs.
  • Software Engineer
  • Float Mobility
  • 2019-2021
  • Migrated the legacy platform to containers and implemented Kubernetes improving scalability and
    maintainability by 40%.
    Enhanced REST API performance by adding Redux caching, resulting in a 20% increase in page speed.
    Implemented real-time and high throughput systems using Apache Kafka, contributing to a 30% increase
    in data processing and ensuring reliable event-driven architecture.
    Mastered CI/CD for mobile apps and leveraged Smartphone Test Farm (STF) for device management and
    testing, reducing manual testing efforts by 50%.
    Applied Test-Driven Development using PHPUnit, leading to a 25% reduction in post-release bugs by
    writing tests before implementing functionality.
    Designed and optimized scalable microservice solutions using GCP/AWS, ensuring cost efficiency and
    business alignment.
  • Software Engineer
  • ChiefSoft Works
  • 2016-2021
  • Utilized Entity Framework to successfully implement robust and efficient web service APIs,
    ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within the system infrastructure.
    Provided technical oversight to previously developed and approved architectural solutions;
    drove innovation, developed, and reviewed the program and project-level architectures.