Emmanuel is architecting secure, scalable backend systems for production
A Solutions Architect and backend engineer with a focus on cloud infrastructure, API design, and AI-integrated systems. He builds software that scales securely and ships to production.
About
A builder first.
An architect by mindset.
I'm Emmanuel, a Solutions Architect and backend engineer. I co-founded Heala Health, where we're building digital health infrastructure for Nigerian hospitals. Before that, I built ShadowGuard IT, Lexi Assist, and a few other things that are actually running in production.
Currently studying Computational Science at Veritas University Abuja, where I also serve as Director of Technology & Innovation at NACOS (elected twice). I organize hackathons, mentor backend developers, and occasionally compete in them too.
I care about systems that are secure, well-architected, and built to last. Whether it's a REST API, a cloud migration, or an AI integration, I want it to work properly the first time.
6+ products shipped · CCNA certified · AWS · 2x NACOS Director
Experience
Where I've worked.
What I've built.
Heala Health
Feb 2026 – Present
Co-founder & CEO / Backend Lead
- Architected and built the complete backend for a telehealth platform serving underserved communities across Nigeria
- Designed RESTful APIs for patient-doctor matching, appointment scheduling, and medical record management
NACOS Veritas University Chapter
Nov 2025 – Present
Director of Technology & Innovation
- Elected consecutively as Director of Technology & Innovation and Student Representative
- Organized Africa’s Talking x Veritas University Hackathon
Belsoft Systems Limited
Dec 2025 – Present
Backend & AI Engineer
- Built backend systems for Sla.net.ng, a production web platform
- Developed Belpower, an internal tooling product
ShadowGuard IT
Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
Co-Founder
- Built the backend risk-scoring engine for shadow IT detection
- Developed user activity analysis pipeline surfacing unauthorized cloud application usage
Lexi Assist
Oct 2023 – Present
Dev Team Lead & Backend Developer
- Lead the development team building an AI-powered EdTech platform
- Architected the backend supporting AI flashcard generation, adaptive quizzes, and chatbot tutoring
Nextar Quantum Systems
Jan 2026 – Sep 2026
Lead Software Engineer
- Led software engineering efforts across product development
- Architected and delivered backend systems for production deployment
ISACA Abuja
Jul 2025 – Sep 2025
Software Developer Intern
- Built and maintained websites for the organization
- Managed live web properties and resolved production issues
Lumina Labs Limited
May 2026 – Present
Cloud Architect
- Designing and implementing cloud architecture solutions
- Leading infrastructure decisions across cloud platforms
Projects
Things I've built.
Not demos.
Digital Health Infrastructure
Heala Health
Co-founder & CEO / Backend Lead
White-labeled digital health infrastructure for Nigerian hospitals. Telemedicine, lab delivery, pharmacy, and AI triage under each hospital's brand.
AI-Powered Academic Companion
Lexi Assist
Dev Team Lead & Backend Developer
AI-powered academic companion that sits between students and their course material. Lecture transcription, audio summaries, flashcard generation, and a RAG chatbot grounded in the student's own notes.
AI-Augmented Zero-Trust Security
ZT-Guardian
Lead Developer
AI-augmented Zero-Trust cloud security platform combining behavioral anomaly detection, a fine-tuned LLM, and a sub-50ms policy enforcement gateway.
Shadow IT Detection Platform
ShadowGuard IT
Co-Founder
Enterprise security tool detecting unauthorized cloud app usage. Built the backend risk-scoring engine analyzing user activity patterns and triggering real-time alerts.
Skills
What I work with.
Architecture to implementation.
Backend & API Architecture
Node.js, Express.js, Python, Go, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, system design, microservices.
Cloud & Security
AWS, Google Cloud, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Zero-Trust architecture, cloud security, network security.
AI & Machine Learning
LangChain.js, TensorFlow, Amazon SageMaker, LLM integration, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines.
Certifications
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
Cisco · Sep 2025
C Essentials 1
Cisco · Jun 2025
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
Google · Sep 2026
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Google · Sep 2026
Introduction to AI
Google · Sep 2026
Foundations of Project Management
Google · Sep 2026
Leadership
Beyond code.
Community and competition.
Director of Technology & Innovation
NACOS Veritas University Chapter
Elected twice consecutively (2025/2026, re-elected 2026/2027). Led technology initiatives, organized hackathons, and represented over 200 students.
Hackathon Organizer
Africa’s Talking x Veritas University
Organized and coordinated a university-wide hackathon in partnership with Africa’s Talking, bringing industry mentors to campus.
Event Organizer
GDG Abuja x Veritas University
Organized a collaboration event bringing Google Developer Group Abuja to campus, connecting students with the wider developer community.
1st Runner-up
Veritas University Software Exhibition
Designed and developed a high-impact software system addressing real-world operational challenges. Placed second university-wide.
Lead Instructor & Mentor
Backend Development Club
Competitor
WemaBank Hackaholics 6.0
Participant
2026 University Duel & Smart Challenge
Award of Service
NACOS
FAQ
Common
questions
Backend systems, API architecture, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations. If the problem is technically challenging, I'm interested.
Contact
Let's work together.
Got a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.
Open to backend engineering roles, cloud architecture consulting, startup collaborations, and anything technically interesting.