Peter Banjo
Software Engineer
Reading,WBK
Summary
Detail-oriented Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in system design, application development, and team leadership. Strategic planner with a 15-year track record across diverse industries and known for fostering collaborative team environments that enhance productivity and drive project success. Committed to leading with empathy, leveraging quality and amplifying learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Degrees
Work History
Principal Engineer
Photobox Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Led projects to protect £7M in margins, accelerate new product introductions, and reduce incidents to zero. Using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, CDK, DynamoDB, S3, and others.
- Supported team members in their personal development goals.
Senior Software Engineer
Samarkand Global Ltd
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Built a checkout for a multi-currency, eCommerce application in a start-up environment. Using TDD, React, TypeScript, MongoDB, RESTful APIs, Fastify, and GraphQL.
- Included in a Management Development Program, and promoted to line management responsibilities.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues, like cross-border tax calculations.
- Improved system stability through rigorous testing and CI processes that prevented regressions and maintained deployment velocity.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Teccura Software Limited
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Led discussions to build microservices secured by Single Sign-On with Auth0, to accelerate customer onboarding for SaaS. Using AWS, MongoDB, React, Node.js, Jest, Fastify, and Express.
UI Developer
Bottomline Technologies EMEA
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed single-page applications in a cross-functional team to build modern experiences. Using BackboneJS, jQuery, code reviews, Agile methods, etc.
Digital Developer
DirectionGroup (now TMW)
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Building corporate sites, content management systems, emails, and landing pages to drive conversion for leading brands. Using Litmus, WordPress, Umbraco, Mailchimp, etc.
Software Engineer
SMS Environmental Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2014
- Digital business transformation is enabled by a cross-platform, remote facility management app deployed through the Apple and Google app stores. Using .NET, SQL Server, Apache Cordova, Xcode, JavaScript, jQuery Mobile, and QUnit.
Web Developer
BT Fresca
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed white-label eCommerce websites, and our browser compatibility list included IE6+, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
Education
Master of Science - E-Business
Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom01.2012
No Degree - International Development
The Institute For Technology And Social Change
Remote 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Florida, USA 04.2001 -
Bachelors - Communication Design
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland, Australia01.2005
Bachelors - Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland, Australia01.2005
Skills
Proficient in NodeJs applications
Certification
TensorFlow Developer - DeepLearning.AI, Coursera - Nov 2020
Music producer and composer
Produced music placed in theatre productions and a feature film.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Photobox Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Samarkand Global Ltd
01.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Full-stack Developer
Teccura Software Limited
12.2017 - 11.2019
UI Developer
Bottomline Technologies EMEA
07.2016 - 12.2017
Digital Developer
DirectionGroup (now TMW)
11.2014 - 07.2016
Software Engineer
SMS Environmental Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2014
Web Developer
BT Fresca
03.2009 - 10.2011
No Degree - International Development
The Institute For Technology And Social Change
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - E-Business
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelors - Communication Design
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelors - Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology