Michael Mensah

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Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js · Golang) | MCP & Agentic AI Systems | Fintech · DeFi · Cloud-Native
Lagos, Nigeria
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  • Proxify
    Senior Software / Tech lead Engineer
    Proxify
    Jun 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    As a Senior Software / Tech Lead Engineer, I spearheaded the design and implementation of robust backend architectures and integrations for distributed systems, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop SDKs, APIs, and scalable services. My expertise in product design and management was crucial in driving AI product development, particularly in the context of large language models (LLMs) and secure storage solutions. Although my role was not specifically focused on game development, it necessitated a deep understanding of decentralized-system patterns and cryptographic concepts, which are directly applicable to Web3 integrations, smart contract interaction layers, and NFT-enabled platforms. Additionally, I utili
  • Sterling Bank
    Senior Software Developer/ Tech lead Engineer
    Sterling Bank
    Jul 2019 - Current (7 years 2 months)
    - Build the front end and connect it to the back end.
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    Product Engineer
    BackstageArmy
    May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    Architected backend systems for a blockchain-enabled DeFi platform from 0 to 1, owning all technical decisions from API design through production deployment on Kubernetes. - Built secure, high-throughput wallet and transaction services in Golang using gRPC and GraphQL, supporting real-time asset transfers with sub-100ms response times. - Implemented EIP-712 co-signature validation and built real-time broadcasting infrastructure using WebSockets and Redis Pub/Sub to distribute validated intent data to solvers and liquidity providers. - Optimized PostgreSQL queries for high-frequency transactional lookups; deployed and managed services using Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloudflare for routing and edge security. - Led backend technical decisions an
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    Product Engineer - Backend Engineer (Golang)
    Backstage, Creatorstack
    May 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
    As a Product Engineer - Backend Engineer specializing in Golang, I was responsible for writing and implementing system architectural designs, building APIs with microservices using Golang, and working with Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes. My role involved conducting thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality software development and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions. Additionally, I leveraged my experience in developing blockchain-integrated wallet systems, utilizing Golang and Node.js to implement wallet APIs for address management, balance tracking, and transaction processing. This experience, while primarily focused on backend development, provided me with insights into Web3 integratio
  • Sterling Bank PLC
    Senior Software Developer
    Sterling Bank PLC
    Jul 2019 - Oct 2023 (4 years 4 months)
    Led backend engineering for enterprise-scale banking systems serving millions of active users, achieving 50%+ performance improvement through architectural refactoring and strategic Redis caching. - Designed and delivered high-availability REST APIs in Golang and Node.js/NestJS for critical financial platforms, maintaining 99.9% uptime across production services. - Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure and Docker, eliminating manual deployment errors and cutting release cycle time across dev, staging, and production environments. - Leveraged Redis for distributed caching, session data, rate limiting, and high-frequency banking lookups; implemented observability via Azure Monitor and structured logging
  • Sterling Bank
    Software Developer - Fullstack/Tech Engineer
    Sterling Bank
    Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 11 months)
    As a Software Developer - Fullstack/Tech Engineer, I have successfully set up frontend projects using Angular, while also analyzing and debugging system architectural designs. My experience includes building APIs with Golang and maintaining the stability of live projects, ensuring seamless connectivity between REST APIs and frontend applications. I have written multiple scripts to ensure cross-browser compliance and have worked extensively with Docker and Azure to enhance deployment processes. Additionally, my background at Sterling Bank involved developing financial systems and secure transaction processing, which has equipped me with a strong understanding of cryptographic security practices and auditability. This experience is highly tra
  • Superflux International Limited
    Software Developer
    Superflux International Limited
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 1 month)
    Led backend engineering teams across multiple concurrent client projects, delivering scalable RESTful architectures in Golang and Node.js with query optimizations reducing DB response times by up to 35%. - Defined technical specifications and guided backend implementation across SaaS, e-commerce, and distribution platforms; mentored junior engineers and enforced quality standards.
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    Software Developer - Fullstack Engineer(Laravel
    Superflux Int. Ltd.
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 1 month)
    As a Software Developer - Fullstack Engineer, I was responsible for analyzing and debugging code, setting up both backend and frontend projects, and maintaining the stability of all live systems. I designed system architecture and developed RESTful applications, outlining and presenting specifications for all software requirements. My role involved writing multiple code scripts and ensuring cross-browser compliance, while also focusing on data structures to handle high request volumes. Although secure storage and blockchain were not the primary focus of my role, I implemented secure APIs and managed sensitive user and financial data, which are essential for robust web applications. This experience included enforcing access controls and desi
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    IT Network/Software Specialist
    Meetnetwork resouses
    Dec 2013 - Jul 2016 (2 years 8 months)
    It's a wonderful experience working with a startup company
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    Web Developer (PHP, HTML, CSS)
    MeetNetwork
    Mar 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 9 months)
    Maintaining performance of existing client websites, Build newwebsite for client, Suggesting improvements on design and functionality, Maintaining continuity throughout all websites both technically and creatively, Providing aftercare support for clients on assessing the performance of their sites.
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    DNIIT (HND) in Software Engineering
    Institute of Information Technology
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (5 years)
    - DNIIT (HND)
  • National Institute of Information Technology
    DNIIT (HND) in Software Engineering
    National Institute of Information Technology
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years 1 month)
  • National Institute of Information Technology
    Associate's Degree, Software Engineering
    National Institute of Information Technology
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years 1 month)
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  • Sterling Bank
    Edubank
    Sterling Bank
    Jul 2020 - Current (6 years 2 months)
    - The project is still on going and possible launch by the end of august - Responsible for the interaction of angular project with the server side endpoint - Responsible for the security process of both user and admin interaction with the project - Data structure
  • Superflux International Limited
    Human Resources Management sYSTEM
    Superflux International Limited
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 1 month)
    - It was launched and work perfectly with the company up till date - Building full functional application for maintaining employee information and running annually APPRAISAL - Maintaining the application and adding new functionality for more productivity purpose
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  • Sterling Bank
    Software Developer
    Sterling Bank
    Jul 2019 - Current (7 years 2 months)