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Akano Adekola

Native Android and IOS Developer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer

Email: Akano.Adekola@gmail.com Tel:+44-778-004-9579

United Kingdom

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About Me

A versatile and skilled software engineer with over 9 years of native Android and iOS development experience and a solid knowledge of backend and cloud engineering.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, I strive to create business-centric software applications.

Experience

Accenture

Mobile Consultant

Aella App

Lead mobile developer

Aella App is a digital banking solution that gives users access to quick loans and allows them purchase airtime, insurance, pay bills and make transfers using their in app wallet.

- Managed a team of 7 mobile engineers to transform Aella App’s Android and iOS applications into a digital bank including the introduction of 7 new products, driving 10x revenue growth and a 500% increase in users.

- Defined and executed a comprehensive technical roadmap focused on feature enhancement, optimising user experience while prioritising system stability, security, and scalability.

- Established standard code review processes and developed a robust CI/CD pipeline, ensuring best practices were followed, reducing code defects, maintaining 99% test coverage, and a 99.2% crash-free user rate.

- Directed regular knowledge-sharing sessions focused on upskilling, cross-skilling, and best practices, resulting in improved team productivity and a stronger skill set across team members.

- Achieved a milestone by developing Nigeria's smallest banking applications, reducing app size by 70% to 4 MB. This innovation expanded access to low-income users, driving both app downloads and revenue growth.

- Worked closely with the security team to proactively identify and resolve critical vulnerabilities, strengthening application security and compliance with industry standards.

Upperlink Limited

Senior android and IOS developer

-I developed in house mobile applications as well as converting clients' ideas into fully functional products.

•Senior android and iOS developer: November 2018 – July 2019
Paychoice: An agency banking app that allows bank tellers to perform transactions on the field. The app was built on a POS device which allowed for printing of transaction information and barcode on a receipt, scanning of existing receipts and managing transactions.
Bio Choice: A biometric access control and staff management system.

Outsourced Senior iOS Developer (Capricorn): August 2019 – December 2019
-I developed the first iOS version of Baxi using UIKit.
-Baxi is a digital and agency banking solution that provides wallet, bill payments and money transfer solutions as well as transaction management.

Crednet Technologies (CredPal)

Mobile Developer

-I developed the company's flagship product by designing the product alongside other members of the team, converting UI designs and implementing endpoints.

-I developed utility applications for the company and its partners to assist their field agents to improve their rate of customer data collection.

MyToddlr Limited

Mobile Developer

-I developed NannyFix, a mobile software that helps nannies keep parents up to date about their child's activities, events, homework & Health. It helps Nannies calculate their mileage, track hours worked, receive payments, browse craft ideas, outdoor and indoor activities.

-I maintained the application by fixing bugs and making technical enhancements.

LetsFarm

Senior android and iOS developer (Contract)

I developed the Android version of LetsFarm. LetsFarm allows users to sponsor farms and trade in commodities with a wide range of farm options. It provides the option of funding investments using an in-app wallet, bank transfers or direct card payments.

CleanAgent

Senior android and iOS developer (Contract)

I developed the Android and iOS version of Cleanagent. The app helps connect users who need laundry and dry cleaning services with trusted and vetted industry experts.

IGeeksNg

Mobile Developer

-I coordinated the design and implementation of various applications, including collaboration with project managers, and client representative and development teams.
-I assisted in recruiting and outsourcing developers for clients.

Projects

Aella app

I led the mobile team to transform Aella App into a digital bank, introducing 7 new products, optimizing system scalability, reducing app size by 70%, maintaining a 99.2% crash-free rate, and driving 500% user growth.

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Axxess

I modernized the Axxess Homecare app by refactoring it into a modular, efficient Android application. The project involved fully converting the codebase to Kotlin, integrating RoomDB, Hilt for dependency injection, MVVM architecture, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design for improved user experience and maintainability.

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Baxi Mobile

I spearheaded the development of the first versions of the Baxi mobile apps, a groundbreaking digital banking platform that empowers users to buy and sell digital products, pay bills, and grow thriving businesses. Designed for the Nigerian market, it offers seamless mPOS payments, Bluetooth printing, and a one-stop-shop for unparalleled convenience.

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Earth Hero

I volunteered in the developement of Earth Hero apps empowers individuals address the climate crisis via actions of almost all types that are impactful

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TagPay

I led the development of the TagPay app, a comprehensive digital banking solution that puts users in control of their finances. Packed with features like bill payments, money transfers, card management, and budgeting tools.

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Blinqchat

I developed Blinqchat, a feature-rich app enabling seamless messaging, chatting with friends, crisp voice and HD video calls, secure money transfers, and fundraising. Blinqchat prioritizes privacy and security, offering a comprehensive platform for staying connected and managing finances effortlessly.

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CleanAgent

A convenient and cost-effective platform that connects users with trusted and vetted laundry experts and dry cleaners. By leveraging robust mobile technology, CleanAgent simplifies laundry and dry cleaning, making it easy, reliable, and affordable for everyone.

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Android Studio Plugin: Android MVVM Boilerplate

I created the Android MVVM Boilerplate plugin for Android Studio, streamlining app development by generating pre-configured MVVM architecture components. This plugin simplifies project setup, boosts productivity, and ensures best practices for developers.

Android Studio Plugin: CurlToRetrofit

I developed the CurlToRetrofit plugin for Android Studio, which effortlessly converts cURL commands into Retrofit code snippets. This tool enhances productivity, simplifies API integration, and ensures developers can quickly generate Retrofit-based network calls

Let's Farm

Letsfarm gives users the opportunity to engage in Agribusiness anytime and on the go, by sponsoring farms, trading farm products, monitoring investments and returns.

Get it on Google Play

BioChoice

Integrated attendance and access control application. It utilizes biometric technologies such as fingerprint scanning, NFC card reading, and face identification to ensure secure, accurate, and efficient tracking of attendance and access management.

NannyFix

Mobile application that helps nannies keep parents informed about their child’s activities, events, homework, and health. The app also enables nannies to track hours worked, calculate mileage, receive payments, and explore craft ideas and activity suggestions for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Get it on Google Play

myToddlr

I developed Mytoddlr, a mobile solution that simplifies classroom management and enhances school communication. Educators can easily track attendance, record observations, and generate reports, while parents receive real-time updates on their child’s activities, ensuring constant connection and engagement.

Get it on Google Play

IRegisterKids

iRegisterKids is an app that helps with the checking in and checking out of kids in schools. With just few clicks, parents can personally check in or check out their wards seamlessly on the app.

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Bf_101

Bf_101 is a breast feeding education and assessment application. It includes a pre assessment, course outline and post assessment to determine the impact the course had on the knowledge of the user.

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Conve

Conve connects suppliers of diesel to buyers instantly, while maintaining high-quality standards, cost effect pricing and transparency. Buyers and delivery personnels can track eachother in realtime directly from the app.

PayChoice BranchCollect

BranchCollect is used for cash collections and payment for bank branches. It runs on an android smart Point of Sale (PoS) devices and the web interface thereby making it a convenient platform for payments and collections.

Skills

  • Android Development
  • IOS Development
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • Java Spring Boot
  • AWS
  • GCP

Education

University of Ibadan, School of Business

July 2018 - August 2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

University of Ibadan

January 2012 - December 2015

B.Sc Human Nutrition and Dietetics

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