Semeton
Balogun
Software Engineer | 5 Years Experience
Over the past 5 years, I have designed and delivered secure, scalable enterprise systems used by banks and large organizations. My work spans re-architecting legacy platforms, building multi-tenant SaaS applications, optimizing infrastructure for cost and performance, and integrating complex enterprise systems.
With deep expertise in PHP (Laravel), Node.js, and distributed architectures, I lead technical projects from concept to production—working directly with CIOs, security teams, and business leads to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
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Leadership & Technical Expertise
I lead with a balance of technical depth and strategic foresight, guiding teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact enterprise systems from concept to production.
Technical Leadership & Enterprise Development
Directed cross-functional teams delivering enterprise platforms for banks, manufacturing companies, and large estates, ensuring technical strategies aligned with business objectives.
Led multi-tenant, multi-database LMS architecture eliminating redundant deployments
Took ownership of legacy systems under critical security scrutiny, leading modernization efforts
Championed containerization across projects, reducing environment setup times
Built scalable proctoring systems with chunked video streaming for reliability
Technologies & Skills:
Strategic Architecture & System Design
Guided architectural decisions for complex enterprise systems, eliminating redundancy and enabling flexible technology adoption.
Designed distributed, cloud-ready solutions with custom UI theming per tenant
Oversaw modular integrations for diverse enterprise clients
Built fault-tolerant systems with adaptable frameworks
Implemented structured development, deployment, and CI/CD processes
Technologies & Skills:
Security Leadership & Engineering
Led enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation programs, ensuring compliance with stringent security audits for banking and financial systems.
Directed development of proactive security platforms with automated scanning
Built vulnerability scanning platforms integrating ZAP and Gophish
Established real-time monitoring for Docker containers and scheduled jobs
Ensured compliance with bank security audits and certifications
Technologies & Skills:
Performance & Infrastructure Leadership
Spearheaded performance improvement initiatives across multiple enterprise systems, optimizing infrastructure, database operations, and hosting strategies.
Led infrastructure consolidation and cloud cost-reduction programs
Cut operational costs by over 80% without sacrificing uptime
Boosted system performance by over 50% through database optimization
Migrated environments to optimized VPS with CyberPanel
Technologies & Skills:
Key Projects Contributed to or Built
Significant technical achievements that demonstrate my expertise in system architecture, security, and full-stack development.
A complete rebuild of a legacy PHP 7.4 learning management system used by major Nigerian banks including Wema Bank, First Bank, and FCMB. The project demanded stripping down tightly coupled, outdated code into a modern, scalable PHP 8.* architecture.
Key Contributions
- Implemented core modules for user and course management
- Added integrated JitsiMeet video conferencing and exam proctoring system
- Built multi-tenancy framework with multi-database support via strategy patterns
- Reduced infrastructure costs by approximately 85% through Hostinger VPS migration
- +3 more contributions
Technologies
A Laravel-based real-time ATM monitoring application for Access Bank. My role spanned QA, engineering, and performance optimization.
Key Contributions
- Diagnosed and resolved transaction-heavy processes that intermittently stalled job execution
- Implemented index-based query optimizations and cleaned up redundant database structures
- Redesigned long-running jobs for transactional efficiency
- Added automatic restart mechanism to ensure continuous uptime
- +1 more contributions
Technologies
I served as the sole engineer for two distinct but interconnected products. TrustPass is a digital estate access control system, while the Cybersecurity Suite combines vulnerability scanning, phishing simulations, and compliance tracking.
Key Contributions
- TrustPass: QR-based entry passes, granular role-based permissions, real-time revocation
- Web interface for administrators and mobile app for gate personnel and residents
- Cybersecurity Suite: vulnerability scanning (ZAPROXY), phishing simulations (Gophish)
- Domain verification, scheduled scans, automated email reporting
- +1 more contributions
Technologies
A ticketing and event management platform built with Laravel for the backend and React/Vite for the frontend.
Key Contributions
- Supports livestreaming of events
- Integrates Flutterwave and Stripe for payments in multiple currencies
- Provides organizers with real-time ticket sales dashboards
- Full-stack event management solution
Technologies
An AI-powered progressive web app built with Next.js for guided learning in secondary education. Unlike answer-delivery bots, SkuleIQ uses ChatGPT-style interaction to walk students through problem-solving processes.
Key Contributions
- ChatGPT-style interaction for guided problem-solving
- Tracks strengths and weaknesses over time
- Auto-generates targeted practice questions
- Maintains user progress profiles and supports multi-device access
- +1 more contributions
Technologies
A Stripe-integrated e-commerce platform for a growing food business. Customers can place and pay for orders online, track their order status, and view purchase history.
Key Contributions
- Stripe-integrated payment processing
- Online ordering and payment system
- Order tracking and purchase history
- Owner dashboard with customizable product listings
- +1 more contributions
Technologies
I Write, Not Just Code
Beyond coding, I share my thoughts on technology, society, and current events through writing and podcasting.
I write about politics, socioeconomic issues, and topics that pique my interest. Sharing perspectives on current events and societal trends.
What I Do:
Political commentary and analysis
Socioeconomic issue exploration
Personal insights and perspectives
Current events discussion
A dedicated space for technical content, tutorials, and insights from my development experience.
What I Do:
Technical tutorials and guides
Development insights and best practices
Code reviews and architecture discussions
Industry trends and analysis
I'm a major contributor to the Perspective Podcast Newsletter on Substack, helping curate and create content that complements the podcast discussions.
What I Do:
Newsletter content creation and curation
Podcast episode summaries and insights
Guest research and background preparation
Community engagement and discussion
I co-host a podcast where we discuss trending and topical issues around the world, providing diverse perspectives on current events.
What I Do:
Co-hosting weekly podcast episodes
Discussing global trending topics
Providing diverse perspectives on current events
Engaging with listeners and community
Contact
Interested in discussing technical challenges or opportunities? Let's connect.