Joseph Taiwo Bamisaye
Software Engineer
Summary
Software engineer who ships production changes as small, reviewed merge requests, each with a clear write-up, regression tests and before/after evidence. Currently building under NDA across a real-time trading risk system, Polars data pipelines and a live consumer web platform. Previously an AI Trainer at Turing, writing and verifying Python solutions used to train an AI coding model, and an active open-source builder of WebGL/Three.js engines and simulations.
Profiles
LinkedIn
GitHub
Experience
Private Software Consultancy (NDA Protected)
Remote
Software Engineer
October 2024 – Present
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Build and maintain Polars-based data pipelines and tooling for quantitative analysis, backed by integration and unit tests for accuracy in a high-stakes environment.
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Contributed to a real-time risk monitoring system for a trading operation: streaming market-data integration, fixing threading race conditions and moving blocking lookups off the hot path.
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Ship full-stack features and fixes on a live consumer web platform, covering signup, payment and credit flows, third-party data matching and duplicate-submission bugs.
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Deliver every change as a reviewed merge request with regression tests and automated before/after screen recordings, promoted through staging to production.
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Audit product flows against specifications and turn findings into scoped, reproducible tickets.
Turing
Palo Alto, CA (Remote)
AI Trainer (Contract)
November 2022 – December 2023
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Wrote and verified solutions to hard Python problems used as training data for an in-house AI coding model.
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Reviewed and debugged model-generated code against reference solutions, grading correctness and explaining where the model went wrong.
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Worked through ambiguous, research-style puzzles and turned them into clear, checkable problem statements and answers.
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Delivered all work under strict confidentiality and NDA with the client company.
ALX Africa
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
Software Engineering Intern
February 2022 – May 2023
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Collaborated within a diverse team to develop software solutions, gaining practical experience in a real-world environment.
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Implemented best practices in software development, consistently adhering to coding standards and industry guidelines.
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Contributed significantly to the design and development of a web application, leveraging Python, Django, and JavaScript.
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Conducted comprehensive testing and debugging processes to ensure the functionality and performance of the software.
Programmer
December 2019 – Present
Self-Employed
• Pursued self-learning to expand knowledge and skills in software engineering, continuously exploring new technologies and industry trends.
• Engaged in personal projects to deepen expertise and showcase a strong passion for programming.
Tradify
January 2018 – July 2020
Lead Analyst
• Moderated a financial think tank of 15+ diverse youths, fostering collaboration and driving innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing and coordinating critical projects to achieve organizational goals.
Education
Holberton School
Software Engineering
San Francisco, CA
February 2022 – June 2023
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Ondo, NG
October 2018 – November 2023
WorldQuant University
Master of Science
Financial Engineering
October 2025 – Present
Projects
Monty
Developed a Monty ByteCode Interpreter, a simple yet effective tool that reads and executes bytecode commands from a file. This project showcases expertise in using fundamental programming concepts, such as interpretation and file parsing, to build a functional solution that can be applied in various use cases.
Simple_Shell
Simple Shell, a custom shell program built from scratch. This project demonstrated proficiency in C programming language and system level programming, including creating and executing commands, handling input/output redirection, and managing process control. The successful completion of this project showcases strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills.
AsciiGen
Open-source browser engine that turns images and 3D models into live ASCII art or a GPU particle cloud, with spring physics and quality that adapts to the visitor's hardware. Three.js, GLSL, WebGL, GPGPU particles.
Boids Flocking Simulation
Interactive 3D flocking simulation of Craig Reynolds' boids algorithm with predators and food sources, kept smooth for thousands of agents with a spatial hash grid and instanced rendering. Three.js, GLSL.
SaveMyLinks
Open-source website bookmarking app for saving and organising links, growing toward one-click saving from the browser.
Volunteering
JCI Nigeria
November 2019 – Present
Skills
Technical Skills and Tools
JavaScript, Python, C, MySQL, Django, Pandas, SciPy, Flask, NumPy, Polars, PostgreSQL, Docker, Azure Cloud Services, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, RESTful APIs, Integration/Unit Testing, Data Scraping & Cleaning, Linux, Network Administration
Soft Skills
Quantitative Research, Data Infrastructure, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Software Development, Teamwork, Pair Programming, Effective Communication, Continuous Learning, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Ability to work under pressure, Fast Learner, Time Management
Certifications
Software Engineer
June 2023
ALX Africa
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
August 2023
LinkedIn
Introduction to AI and LLMs
October 2026
Cyberiad Labs
Foundations of Financial Engineering
March 2026
WorldQuant University
Publications
Creating a Restaurant Review and Recommendation Application: A Personal Journey and Technical Challenges
March 15, 2023
Medium
In this publication, I explore the intricacies of the Restaurants Review and Recommendation Application, a web-based tool designed to offer users a dependable guide to local dining establishments. The application leverages insights from user reviews, food bloggers, and vloggers to provide a comprehensive overview of the local culinary scene.
Languages
English
German