Abolarin Nathaniel Dolapo

Phone: 07011527601, 08177337331 | Email: nathabolarin@gmail.com

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Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria

Professional Summary

Innovative and solution-driven Backend Developer with hands-on experience building scalable APIs and backend systems using Laravel and Node JS. Adept at developing robust authentication systems, payment processing flows, and dynamic data handling. Versatile in working independently and in collaborative teams, passionate about clean, maintainable code, and integrating complex third-party services. Proven ability to deliver value through real-world projects and freelancing.

Education

Backend Development
Stutern Graduate Accelerator
Graduation: May 2023 | Grade: Certificate of Completion

B.Sc. in Physics
Bayero University, Kano
Graduation: March 2025 | Grade: Second Class Upper

Professional Work Experience

Backend Developer — Africa Institute for Technology and Innovation (AITI)
April 2023 – September 2024
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs using Laravel for core platform features.
  • Implemented authentication systems, role-based access control, and secure registration flows.
  • Built endpoints for student course registration, assignment submission, and payments.
  • Collaborated with front-end teams to ensure smooth integration with React.
  • Wrote modular, reusable backend logic that scales with project needs.
  • Managed database structures in MySQL with proper indexing and optimization.
  • Participated in regular code reviews, Git collaboration, and Trello sprint meetings.

Freelance Projects

Shortlet Apartment Booking System
- Developed a rental platform that integrates with external calendar services like Airbnb.
- Created booking logic, availability synchronization, and an admin dashboard for property owners.
- Technologies: Laravel, MySQL, iCal, OpenAI, and others.
Football Ticket Sales Platform
- Built a full-stack web app for managing match ticket sales, with payment integration.
- Ensured mobile responsiveness and a smooth user checkout experience.
- Technologies: Laravel, Vue, Nuxt, MySQL, Prime Vue.

Skills

Programming Languages: JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Bash
Backend Frameworks & Tools: Node Js, Express Js, Laravel, REST APIs, JWT Auth, MVC Architecture
Frontend Frameworks & Libraries: React, Vue, Nuxt 3, PrimeVue, Tailwind, Bootstrap
Database & Storage: MySQL, MongoDB, AWS (S3 & services), Cloudinary
Dev Tools & Deployment: Git & GitHub, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel, Postman CLI, Command Line Tools
Design & UI/UX: Figma, Responsive Web Design, Component-based Architecture

Soft Skills