Valentine Ofili
Full Stack Software Engineer @Barclays UK
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WORK HISTORY
Full Stack Software Engineer @Barclays UK
Knutsford, GB
Delivered & implemented Java 17 based middleware solutions within Oracle OWS EDQ Financial Crime Screening platform.Implemented and deployed innovative concurrency & parallel processing models, utilizing Java 17, concurrency model, Groovy, Bash Shell and PL/SQL for high throughput capabilities during screening workflows and enhance sanctions alert processing.Consumed and transformed data from diverse sources, integrating outputs into downstream applications and updating upstream systems as needed for screening accuracy.Implemented complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning strategies to optimize large-scale Oracle database operations for screening data.Collaborated with Financial Crime Technology stakeholders, 1st and 2nd Line of Defence, and solution architects to manage delivery expectations, risks, and dependencies.Conducted Proof-of-Concept projects to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in alignment with Barclays transformative innovation strategy, including API-driven microservices.Developed RESTful web services for low latency real-time screening integrations, leveraging Apache Tomcat and secure messaging protocols (JMS/MQ/Kafka).Produced technical documentation, low-level designs, and status reports to support compliance, audit, service management, change delivery and internal governance requirements.Key Achievements:• Innovated brand new functionality by incorporating real time API calls functionality into the screening engine leveraging Groovy script which enabled the project achieve real time sanctions block/unblock functionality and delivery within record timelines.
EDUCATION
University of Essex
Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence
University of Lagos
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT VALENTINE OFILI
As a full-stack Java developer specializing in financial technology platforms, I leverage my experience in business process automation, enterprise information systems, digital banking, insurance tech, and software engineering research experience to architect and implement robust and secure micro-service ecosystems that power digital solutions. I have a strong background in cloud computing, enterprise Java development, Spring, Kafka, React, and software architecture, and I hold multiple certifications in Android, Java, Python, AWS, and Azure.I am passionate about creating innovative and scalable products and services that meet the needs and expectations of customers and partners across the continent. I work with a talented and diverse team of engineers, product managers, and business analysts to deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions that increase system resilience, reduce latency, and improve response times. I enjoy learning new technologies and applying them to solve real-world problems that empower people and businesses to access digital driven services and opportunities.
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