About

Akin Akinkugbe is a seasoned software developer with over 7 years of experience in multiple industries. He is currently working as a Software Developer at RBC Global Asset Management, where he brings his expertise in Java EE, Spring Framework, SQL (Oracle and DB2), and SOA architecture to drive growth through innovative implementation of new processes, scripts, and code. Akin's passion for excellence is evident in his proven track record of modernizing legacy monolithic applications by connecting them to RESTful services, which has increased productivity by 5%. He has also improved repository technology and code standards by migrating from SVN to BitBucket and implementing several code standards. His technical expertise has enabled him to design solutions to multiple application gaps required from an acquisition and complete them within three months. Akin has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from McMaster University and is currently working towards a Project Management Certificate. He has worked for other notable companies such as Scotiabank and Intact, where he served as a Programmer Analyst Advisory and Programmer Analyst I, respectively. At Intact, Akin played a pivotal role in converting company data from a legacy system to a Domain Object Model, streamlining communication between systems. He also designed SOAP and RESTful web services using SOA methodologies, subsequently increasing their reusability. Akin utilized SoapUI to test web services to ensure continuous delivery and organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner. Akin's tech stack includes Software Engineering, SQL, Java, Spring, Web, and Test. He is a strong engineering professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving growth through innovative implementation of new processes, scripts, and code.