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Hi, I'm Okiki Nelson Backend Engineer

I build scalable RESTful APIs & production-ready applications with Python — FastAPI, Django, Flask. Passionate about clean architecture, database optimization, and shipping great software.

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About Me

Results-driven Software Engineer with proven expertise in backend development using Python frameworks.

Experienced in building scalable RESTful APIs, implementing secure authentication systems, and working with both SQL and NoSQL databases. Currently interning at KodeHauz and building backend systems at Project 24.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in agile team environments through successful delivery of production-ready applications. Passionate about clean code, database optimization, and innovative solutions.

Open to remote work, relocation, and exciting opportunities

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Projects Shipped

Years Experience

1000+

API Endpoints

99%

Uptime Record

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Tech Stack

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Backend Development

FastAPI Flask Django & DRF RESTful APIs JWT Auth SQLAlchemy ORM WebSockets

Python95%

FastAPI90%

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Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB SQLite Redis Database Design

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Frontend

HTML5 & CSS3 JavaScript Bootstrap Tailwind CSS Jinja2 Responsive Design

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Tools & DevOps

Git & GitHub Docker Postman VS Code Linux CI/CD

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Cloud & Services

Cloudinary SendGrid AWS (Basic) API Docs CORS Config File Uploads

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Practices

MVC Architecture CRUD Operations TDD Agile/Scrum Code Reviews Version Control

Featured Projects

Production

Bookify E-Library

Full-featured e-library management system. Production-ready backend API serving 50+ concurrent users with 99% uptime.

200+ daily auth requests 40% faster with Redis 500+ book covers 30+ API endpoints

FastAPI PostgreSQL JWT Cloudinary Redis

Mandel Blog

Complete blogging platform with user authentication, secure routes, and rich text editing. Comprehensive user management system.

User auth system Post CRUD Comment system Admin dashboard

Flask SQLAlchemy PostgreSQL Jinja2

Hotel Booking System

Hotel booking application with advanced room availability management, reservation system, and admin interface.

Room search & availability Date validation Booking confirmations

Flask PostgreSQL JavaScript HTML/CSS

Django Blog Platform

Professional blogging platform with Django's built-in authentication and comprehensive content management.

Categories & tags User profiles Comment moderation

Django Django ORM PostgreSQL

Flask Auth System

Secure authentication system demonstrating best practices in user security, sessions, and password handling.

Password hashing Session mgmt Protected routes

Flask SQLAlchemy Werkzeug

KodeCamp Projects

Collection of Python projects from KodeCamp bootcamp, demonstrating progressive learning and practical applications.

Advanced concepts API development Collaborative learning

Python FastAPI Flask APIs

Experience

Current

KodeHauz

Software Engineering Intern

January 2026 — Present

Building and maintaining backend services using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django)
Developing RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation and testing
Implementing authentication systems with JWT and role-based access control
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile sprint environments
Contributing to code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards

Current

Project 24

Backend Developer

2026 — Present

Designing and implementing scalable backend architecture for production applications
Building secure API endpoints with proper authentication and authorization
Optimizing database queries and implementing caching strategies for performance
Writing comprehensive test suites and maintaining CI/CD pipelines