Full-Stack Engineering · Cloud & Infrastructure · AI Automation

Shola Omofola

Manager, Application Development & Deployment

I lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise applications and the cloud infrastructure that runs them — translating business requirements into secure, scalable systems, and translating systems into measurable business outcomes.

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~30%

hosting cost reduction

via centralized cloud container consolidation on AWS

50%

service efficiency gain

from the Meals Management cafeteria ordering platform

13+ yrs

engineering & leadership

across enterprise, startup, and agency environments

7

professional certifications

spanning cloud architecture, Kubernetes, and cybersecurity

About

A technology leader who still writes the roadmap and the code

Portrait of Shola Omofola

I'm a full-stack engineer and technology manager with 13+ years building and scaling web applications for enterprise and startup environments alike. My background started in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, moved through hands-on PHP/Laravel and Python/Django development, and has grown into leading application development and deployment for an entire institution.

At Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, I manage a team of developers responsible for enterprise-grade applications across the school — from internal platforms to public-facing e-commerce and payment systems. That work sits on cloud infrastructure I own directly: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Docker, and Kubernetes, tied together with CI/CD pipelines that let the team ship safely and often.

Outside of that role, I'm Co-Founder & CTO of PassIDy, an early-stage SaaS platform for AI-powered digital business cards and event management, where I own product architecture and engineering execution end to end.

An Executive MBA sits alongside my engineering background, which shapes how I approach technology decisions — not just whether something can be built, but whether it should be, and what it will cost or save the business. I care about infrastructure that is secure by design, deployments that are boring and reliable, and teams that get better at shipping over time.

Based in
Lagos, Nigeria
Current role
Manager, Full Stack Development
Also building
CTO @ PassIDy

Architecture before code

Requirements get translated into a technical roadmap before a line of implementation starts — so the system is built for the problem, not just the request.

Own the full lifecycle

From development through containerized deployment, CI/CD, and ongoing cloud operations — I stay accountable for what happens after launch, not just before it.

Security and cost as first-class constraints

Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2) and OCI Architecture — infrastructure decisions are made with security posture and hosting cost in view from the start.

Mentorship compounds

Team and graduate-trainee mentorship has been a constant across every role — embedding Agile, DevOps, and cloud practices so teams don't depend on one person.

Volunteer: Committee Member, Africa Retail Congress (2022, 2023) · Volunteer, Technext Coinference (2021)

Experience

Career timeline

Thirteen-plus years across enterprise, agency, and startup environments — from hands-on development to leading teams and infrastructure.

  1. Manager, Full Stack Development

    Sep 2023 – Present

    Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

    Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid)

    • Lead a team of developers building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications across the institution.
    • Oversee full-stack development using Laravel, Django, and React, delivering scalable, secure solutions.
    • Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) with CI/CD pipelines.
    • Implement Docker and Kubernetes for application containerization and orchestration.
    • Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, improving system performance and user experience.
    • Mentor junior engineers, embedding Agile, DevOps, and cloud architecture best practices.
    LaravelDjangoReactAWSDockerKubernetesCI/CD

  2. Full Stack Developer

    Jan 2022 – Aug 2023

    Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Designed and deployed internal platforms including a case study repository and faculty publication management portal.
    • Consolidated multiple applications into high-availability containers on AWS, reducing hosting costs by ~30%.
    • Developed e-commerce and corporate applications, including a branded merchandise store (mstore.lbs.edu.ng) and a management publication hub (managementhub.lbs.edu.ng).
    • Built the Meals Management System (meals.lbs.edu.ng), a web-based cafeteria ordering application that improved service efficiency by 50%.
    AWSDockerPHP/Laravel

  3. Co-Founder & CTO

    2025 – Present

    PassIDy

    Sheffield, UK (Hybrid)

    • Co-founded and lead technical direction for an AI-powered digital business card and event management SaaS platform.
    • Own product architecture, infrastructure, and engineering execution as part of early-stage startup leadership.

  4. Senior Web Developer

    Aug 2018 – Dec 2021

    SunRay Technologies Ltd

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Led server administration and upgrades for company web platforms, coordinating a team of developers to deliver client solutions on time.
    • Directed product roadmaps, translating client requirements into business logic.
    • Deployed a bulk SMS platform using telecom SMPP gateways for enterprise messaging (SunRay Messaging).
    • Designed and deployed a crowdfunded food bank web application (Purple Food Bank – purplefb.tk) in PHP/MySQL with integrated payment processing.
    • Developed a telemedicine application (Doctorr) enabling virtual consultations.
    • Mentored graduate trainees in full-stack and mobile application development, with all completing training ahead of schedule.
    PHPMySQLSMPPLinux

  5. Web Developer

    Jul 2016 – Aug 2018

    Homeset Interiors Inc.

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Built an e-commerce website (homeset.com.ng) with integrated payment solutions for Homeset Furniture & Lifestyle.
    • Designed and maintained the website interface, ensuring high availability, and implemented cloud backup solutions for data integrity.

  6. Web Developer

    Jan 2014 – Jul 2016

    ProThink Technologies

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Developed a mobile authentication system (ProductCare) to detect counterfeit products in circulation, in association with NAFDAC and SON objectives.
    • Managed and troubleshot Linux web servers (LAMP stack) and developed APIs to support upgraded company web frameworks.
    • Configured and deployed a secure cloud-based VPS for company hosting, including secure email and DDoS protection.
    LAMPLinux VPS

  7. Web Development Intern

    Feb 2012 – Sep 2012

    ProThink Technologies

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Gained hands-on experience in web development and prototyping using PHP, MySQL, HTML, Joomla, and WordPress.

Projects

What I've built and shipped

A mix of institutional platforms, an early-stage startup, and infrastructure work — spanning product, engineering, and deployment.

PassIDy

2025 – Present

AI-powered digital business card and event management SaaS platform, co-founded and led as CTO — covering product architecture, infrastructure, and engineering execution.

Centralized Payment Hub

2025

Scalable payment hub for institutional programmes, built with API integration across payment providers and cloud infrastructure.

Programme & Faculty Management Platform

2024

End-to-end platform covering programme attendance, certificate issuance, feedback collection, and analytics for faculty and programme teams.

Centralized Cloud Deployment

2023

Consolidated multiple institutional applications into centralized, high-availability containers on AWS.

Impact

Reduced hosting costs by ~30%

Cafeteria Management Solution

2022

Meals Management System (meals.lbs.edu.ng) — a web-based cafeteria ordering application built to remove manual bottlenecks in service.

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Impact

Improved service efficiency by 50%

Additional projects

Case Study Repository

2022

Repository platform for faculty and student case studies (casestudy.lbs.edu.ng).

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Event Management Platform

—

Oversaw deployment and configuration of an event management system in partnership with a vendor.

Doctorr Telemedicine

2021

Telemedicine application enabling virtual consultations between patients and providers.

SR Messaging

2018

Bulk SMS platform for enterprise messaging, deployed on telecom SMPP gateways.

Purple Foodbank

2020

Crowdfunded food bank web application (purplefb.tk) built in PHP/MySQL with integrated payment processing.

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ProductCare MAS

2015

Mobile authentication system for detecting counterfeit products in circulation, developed in association with NAFDAC & SON.

Skills

Technical depth, organized by function

Not a percentage bar — a map of where I have real, hands-on depth.

Languages & Frameworks

  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Python
  • Django
  • JavaScript
  • React

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Linux/VPS Administration
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

DevOps & Automation

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • n8n Workflow Automation
  • Git/GitHub

Databases

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL

API & Integration

  • REST APIs
  • Payment Gateways
  • SMPP Messaging Gateways

Leadership

  • Team Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Technical Roadmapping
  • Mentorship

Certifications & Education

Credentials behind the work

Certifications

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect Associate

    Oracle

    2025

  • OCI Certified Generative AI Professional

    Oracle

    2025

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Specialization

    LearnKartS

    2025

  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    ISC2

    2023

  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

    Coursera

    2023

  • Docker Essentials & Containerized Web Applications

    Coursera

    2024

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Organizations

    Rice University

    2025

Education

  • Executive MBA, Business Administration & Management

    Institute of Management, Technology and Finance

    2023 – 2024

  • BEng, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    Federal University of Technology, Akure

    2007 – 2012· Second Class Upper · 3.79/5.0

  • Certificate, Web & Graphics Design

    Riseup College

    2006 – 2007

  • UI/UX & Figma Design Certificate

    Zero To Mastery Academy

    2022 – Present

Contact

Let's talk about your next build

Open to conversations about technical leadership roles, cloud/DevOps consulting, or collaboration on ambitious products.

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Lagos, Nigeria