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Irikefe A.

Irikefe A.

Backend & Blockchain Engineer @Zone

About Irikefe A.

I'm a Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in backend development and blockchain engineering, complemented by a passion for building AI-driven autonomous agents.

My expertise in backend engineering includes designing scalable systems, optimizing RESTful APIs, and migrating legacy systems to cloud-based solutions.I've consistently delivered secure, efficient, and user-centric solutions, such as reducing time-to-market by 20% and improving system performance by 30%.

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