Michael Ishola

Name: Michael ishola
Price range: $

AI Software Engineer

ABOUT ME

I’m a Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, and AI Engineer with over 7 years of experience designing, building, and shipping software products that solve real-world problems. My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, product development, technical leadership, and emerging AI technologies.

Currently, I serve as an Engineering Manager at Sawport Inc., where I lead engineering initiatives and contribute to the architecture and development of a fintech-focused Virtual Branch SaaS platform. My work spans backend and frontend engineering, system architecture, API design, real-time communication, cloud infrastructure, and engineering team collaboration.

My technical experience covers a broad range of technologies, including Laravel, React, React Native, NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, WebSockets, WebRTC, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

Beyond traditional software engineering, I’m actively exploring and building with Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI. Through the Andela AI Engineering Bootcamp and the Andela × OpenAI API Deployment Practitioner programme, I’ve expanded my expertise in LLM engineering, AI agents, orchestration frameworks, tool calling, and production AI application development.

I’m particularly interested in building AI-powered products that go beyond conversational interfaces — systems that can reason, interact with tools, execute workflows, and deliver measurable value. My recent work includes StudyFellow AI, an AI teaching fellow concept designed to help learners understand difficult topics and make meaningful progress in their studies.

I also enjoy building and maintaining independent products. One of my projects is Turfmate, a football-focused product that reflects my interest in combining technology with my passion for football. I enjoy taking ideas from concept and architecture through development, testing, and deployment.

My contributions extend beyond my day-to-day responsibilities. I’m an active open-source contributor and developer of reusable software libraries and integrations. Some of my work includes Laravel Paystack. I’ve also contributed to the Laravel Telescope project.

I believe great engineering is about more than writing code. It’s about understanding problems, making thoughtful technical decisions, building maintainable systems, mentoring people, and delivering products that create meaningful impact.

Outside technology, I’m passionate about football, music, and exploring creative ideas. I enjoy learning, collaborating with ambitious people, and turning interesting ideas into things people can actually use.

Always learning. Always building. Always looking for the next meaningful problem to solve.

Connect with me: GitHub | LinkedIn | Portfolio

Core Technical Skills

Backend Engineering

Laravel, PHP, NestJS, Node.js, REST APIs, WebSockets, WebRTC, MySQL, API Integrations

Frontend & Mobile Engineering

React, TypeScript, React Native, Expo, JavaScript, Responsive UI Development

AI & Agent Engineering

LLM Engineering, OpenAI APIs, Agentic AI, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, CrewAI, MCP

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Cloud Deployments, S3, Application Monitoring

Engineering Leadership

Technical Strategy, System Architecture, Code Reviews, Engineering Team Leadership, Product Delivery

Open Source & Developer Ecosystem

Open-source Package Development, Developer Tooling, Technical Documentation, Community Contributions

Professional Experience & Recognition

Engineering Manager — Sawport Inc.

Leading engineering initiatives, technical architecture, product development, and engineering delivery for a fintech-focused SaaS platform.

Andela AI Engineering Bootcamp

Selected among 150 participants globally to participate in an AI engineering programme focused on building AI-powered applications and agentic systems.

Andela × OpenAI API Deployment Practitioner

Completed specialised learning in deploying applications powered by OpenAI APIs.

OpenAI × Andela × Miva Codex Hackathon

Participated in the Codex hackathon, developing StudyFellow AI and collaborating with engineers, students, hosts, and members of the OpenAI community.

Professional Development & Recognition

Andela AI Engineering Bootcamp

Selected among 150 participants globally for an intensive AI engineering programme focused on modern AI application development, LLM engineering, and agentic AI systems.

Andela × OpenAI API Deployment Practitioner

Completed specialised training in building and deploying applications powered by OpenAI APIs.

OpenAI × Andela × Miva Codex Hackathon

Participated in the Codex hackathon, developing StudyFellow AI, an AI-powered teaching fellow concept designed to help learners understand difficult topics and improve their learning experience.

Languages
English, Yoruba, Computer
Hobbies
Soccer, Video Game, Coding
Website
https://myckhel.com

I do this for a living and love what i do as every day there is something new and exciting to learn.

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WHAT I CAN DO

Full-Stack Engineering

I design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and software platforms, working across frontend, backend, APIs, and databases.

I build modern, responsive user interfaces with React and TypeScript, and robust backend systems with Laravel, NestJS, and PHP.

I focus on clean architecture, maintainable code, performance optimization, secure API development, database design, and seamless third-party integrations.

Backend & API Development

I build reliable backend systems, REST APIs, real-time applications, and microservices that power modern digital products.

My experience includes Laravel, PHP, NestJS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, WebSockets, and event-driven systems.

I can design application architecture, optimize database queries, implement authentication and authorization, integrate external services, and build secure, scalable backend infrastructures.

AI & Agentic Engineering

I build AI-powered applications that connect large language models, APIs, databases, and intelligent workflows to solve practical problems.

My experience includes Python, OpenAI APIs, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

I focus on building useful AI systems with structured workflows, tool integrations, context management, and human-in-the-loop capabilities rather than simply building conversational interfaces.

Mobile Application Development

I build cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native and JavaScript/TypeScript.

I can architect, develop, and maintain production-ready mobile applications with clean, reusable code and scalable application structures.

My capabilities include:

Building responsive, pixel-perfect interfaces from design specifications.
Implementing smooth animations and transitions.
Integrating REST APIs, third-party services, and native device capabilities.
Managing application state and performance optimization.
Debugging complex React Native issues and contributing to reusable libraries.
Setting up continuous integration and delivery workflows.

Engineering Leadership

I lead engineering teams and contribute to technical strategy, architecture, and product delivery.

My experience includes defining engineering standards, planning sprints, reviewing code, mentoring developers, and coordinating cross-functional teams.

I enjoy translating product requirements into practical technical solutions, making architectural decisions, improving development workflows, and helping engineering teams deliver reliable software.

Cloud & DevOps

I work with cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows to build, deploy, and maintain reliable applications.

My experience includes AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, application monitoring, and production troubleshooting.

I focus on improving deployment reliability, application stability, infrastructure efficiency, and the overall software delivery lifecycle.

Testimonials

I have worked with Myckhel on two complex projects and in both cases, the work was done on time, on budget, and with a high degree of professionalism.

Across the board, everyone enjoyed working with Myckhel. Myckhel not only did exceptional work based on the specs we gave him for each project, but he also gave input on how to make the end product even better and cared about how users would engage with the builds. I will be using Ian again in the future and would highly recommend his services to anyone.
L Oshiyemi, MD Hoffenheim Technologies

EXPERIENCE

PHP Backend Developer – TelescopeHR

Oct 2025 → Present

PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, AI Automation

Built a deterministic AI-powered policy automation system that helps HR clients generate structured policy manuals consistently and efficiently.
Engineered scalable backend services and automated workflows to streamline document generation and reduce manual administrative work.
Manage and maintain the technical infrastructure and backend systems for TelescopeHR and 123 Consulting Solutions.
Develop and maintain secure APIs, database operations, and production automation workflows.
Integrate structured logic systems and automation pipelines into existing business processes.

AI Engineer Fellow – Andela

Feb 2026 → May 2026

Python, LangChain, OpenAI, RAG, FastAPI, Agentic AI

Selected for Andela’s AI Engineering Bootcamp, focused on building production-ready AI applications and agentic workflows.
Developed practical experience with LLM-powered applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agent orchestration.
Worked with prompt engineering, tool integrations, and AI application architecture.
Collaborated with engineers to design and implement AI-powered solutions.

Engineering Manager / Full Stack Engineer – Sawport

Aug 2021 → Apr 2026

NestJS, Laravel, React, TypeScript, WebRTC, WebSockets, AWS, Docker, MySQL

Progressed from Full Stack Engineer into Engineering Management, taking ownership of backend architecture, engineering standards, and technical delivery.
Designed and developed backend services and APIs powering a SaaS platform for real-time digital video engagement in financial institutions.
Led backend architecture and development using NestJS, Laravel microservices, REST APIs, and real-time communication technologies.
Designed and implemented a custom WebRTC-based multi-participant video calling solution, including reusable client-side abstractions and backend signalling infrastructure.
Contributed to frontend development using React and TypeScript.
Improved deployment workflows and application stability through Docker-based infrastructure and CI/CD automation.
Led technical planning, sprint execution, code reviews, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration.
Established engineering practices focused on code quality, maintainability, security, and reliable software delivery.

Full Stack Developer – CollabNow

Jun 2022 → Mar 2025

React, Redux, NestJS, Node.js, WebSockets, AWS SNS, AWS SES, LLMs

Developed frontend experiences for a video conferencing and collaboration platform using React and Redux.
Implemented backend services, API integrations, and real-time communication features.
Built and optimized backend services with NestJS, including database query optimization and caching.
Integrated AWS services, including SNS and SES, to support application messaging and notifications.
Contributed to an AI-powered Meeting Assistant that generated automated meeting insights using transcripts and large language models.
Worked on third-party calendar synchronization and meeting notetaker integrations.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to deliver reliable collaboration features.

Full Stack Developer – Zenith Chain

Jan 2022 → Jun 2022

Vue.js, React, NestJS, TypeScript, Next.js

Developed frontend and backend components for a blockchain-focused platform serving cryptocurrency market participants.
Built responsive web interfaces and integrated frontend applications with backend services.
Designed and implemented application features using React, Vue.js, NestJS, and TypeScript.
Contributed to application architecture, server-side development, and database integrations.
Collaborated on delivering maintainable, cross-platform web experiences.

Full Stack Mobile Developer – WhatsNum

Jun 2019 → Jul 2021

React Native, React, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Python

Developed mobile application interfaces and frontend architecture for a social and friendship platform.
Built cross-platform mobile experiences using React Native.
Designed and developed backend REST APIs and web services using Laravel and PHP.
Created and maintained application servers, databases, and supporting backend functionality.
Integrated frontend applications with backend services and third-party APIs.
Worked with designers to translate product requirements into responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
Contributed across the software development lifecycle, from implementation through testing and delivery.

EDUCATION

Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Computer Science – Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade

2015 → 2017

Studied Computer Science, developing foundational knowledge in programming, computer systems, software development, and information technology.

CERTIFICATIONS

CS50x – Introduction to Computer Science, HarvardX / edX

Feb 2023

Covered algorithms, data structures, abstraction, resource management, programming fundamentals, software engineering, and web development.

Building LLM Applications with Prompt Engineering – NVIDIA

Jan 2025

Professional development in large language model applications and prompt engineering.

Software Architecture – LinkedIn Learning

Jun 2025

Professional development in software architecture and system design.

AI Engineer Core Track – Udemy

Mar 2026

Training in AI engineering fundamentals and the development of AI-powered applications.

AI Leader: Generative AI & Agentic AI – Udemy

Mar 2026

Professional development in generative AI and agentic AI systems.

AI Engineer Agentic Track: Complete Agents & MCP – Udemy

Mar 2026

Training in agent development, orchestration, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

AI Engineer Production Track: Deploy LLMs & Agents – Udemy

Apr 2026

Professional development focused on deploying and operationalizing LLM-powered applications and AI agents.

SKILLS

Full-stack software engineering, backend architecture, frontend development, mobile application development, AI engineering, agentic workflows, API design, database management, cloud infrastructure, and engineering leadership.

PHP

95%

Laravel

95%

JavaScript / TypeScript

95%

React

95%

React Native

90%

NestJS / Node.js

90%