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Michael Obasoro

Software Engineer

I build softwarethat solves real problems.

I'm a software engineer focused on building practical web applications across the stack, with a particular interest in backend engineering and the systems behind the products we use.

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Michael ObasoroLagos, Nigeria

Selected work

A few things I've built, from full-stack applications to systems involving APIs, asynchronous processing and real-world product workflows.

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YNX

A full-stack workflow automation platform for creating, configuring, validating, and executing automated workflows, with asynchronous task processing and execution tracking.

  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Celery
Coursecademy course dashboard

Coursecademy

A full-stack learning platform where users can create and take courses, complete assessments, and track their learning progress.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • React Router
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Axios
  • Vite
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • PostgreSQL
  • JWT Authentication
  • Redis
Chatter messaging interface

Chatter

A real-time messaging application built with React and Django, using WebSockets to support live communication between users.

  • React
  • React Router
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vite
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • Django Channels
  • Redis
  • PostgreSQL
  • JWT Authentication
Reddit clone homepage

Reddit Clone

A full-stack Reddit-inspired community platform with authentication, posts, comments, voting, and user-created communities.

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • React Router
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vite
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • PostgreSQL
  • JWT Authentication
Amazon clone storefront

Amazon Clone

A full-stack e-commerce application inspired by Amazon, built with React and Django and integrated with Stripe for payments.

  • React
  • React Router
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vite
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • PostgreSQL
  • Stripe
  • JWT Authentication

Engineering Notes

Things I've learned while building software and figuring out how systems actually work.

  1. DEV · Django · Python · June 2025 · 13 min

    An Introduction to Asynchronous Tasks and Background Workers in Django

    Asynchronous tasks are operations that are carried out independently of the main program's flow. These operations are performed by simple processes called background workers.    Read article(opens in a new tab)
  2. DEV · Django · React · May 2025 · 7 min

    How I integrated Google OAuth in my Reddit clone (DRF + React)

    Google OAuth allows users to sign in to your site using their Google account, instead of creating a new username and having to remember yet another password.    Read article(opens in a new tab)
  3. DEV · Django · Python · January 2025 · 7 min

    Breaking scary features down into tiny models and simple logic

    In this article, I'm going to show you how to approach such features using a recent project of mine (called Chatter) as an example.    Read article(opens in a new tab)

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About

A little about me

I have a Computer Science background and enjoy building software across the stack — from frontend interfaces to APIs, data models, and backend systems.

I deeply enjoy understanding how things work beneath the surface, turning ideas into practical products, and continuously improving the engineering behind what I build.

I'm focused on becoming a stronger software engineer, especially in backend architecture, system design, and cloud infrastructure. Along the way, I'm exploring AI engineering, sharpening my frontend skills, and continuing to build complete products from end to end.

Skills

What I work with

The tools I use across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • HTML/CSS

Backend

  • Python
  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • REST APIs

Data & Infrastructure

  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Celery
  • Docker

Experience

July 2025 — August 2026

Lagos

Teacher (NYSC Corps Member)

CPM School Lagos

Completed NYSC as a corps member at CPM School Lagos, teaching and supporting students and school operations.

  • Taught Basic Science/Technology and PHE through theoretical and practical lessons throughout the school year.
  • Taught English to junior and senior secondary students during an additional one-month summer programme.
  • Provided technical support for school administrative needs.
  • Led an academic group, organizing student presentations on AI and a student-produced news broadcast.
  • Designed enrichment sessions focused on problem-solving beyond the standard syllabus.
  • Mentored students on academic and personal development.

June 2023 — January 2024

Ikeja, Lagos

Software Engineering Intern

Alabian Solutions Ltd

Contributed to software development across client products, including LagosSchoolOnline, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) CRM, and third-party API integrations.

  • Automated data migration with Python, cleaning and transforming 400k+ rows of client data from legacy databases into normalized structures, improving readability and scalability.
  • Contributed to the development of a CRM system for Benin Electric Distribution Company, improving customer management and operations.
  • Delivered product demonstrations of MVPs to clients, gathering feedback and aligning features with business needs

Education

July 2019 — November 2024

B.Tech. Computer Science

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Contact

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If you're hiring for a software engineering role or want to talk about a project, I'd like to hear from you.