My name is Olumide Kolawole. I’m an early-career software and security engineer originally from Nigeria, with a growing focus on:

• Backend development (Java, Spring Boot, SQL)
• Cloud & DevOps (AWS, containers, CI/CD)
• Information security and networking fundamentals
• Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

I enjoy solving real-world problems with technology, learning in public, and building projects that make life easier for others.

Current roles and programs:

• Information Security Apprentice @ Apple (2025)
• Application Development trainee @ Year Up United
• Computer & Data Science student @ MIT Emerging Talent (ReACT)

• Backend engineering with Java/Spring Boot
• Secure software development and application security
• Cloud-native architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS)
• Data science and analytics with Python

• Reading and studying the Bible
• Listening to gospel music
• Playing sports
• Spending time with my family

Languages

• Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, HTML, CSS

Frameworks & Libraries

• Spring Boot, Bootstrap

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

• AWS (incl. EKS), Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana
• Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
• Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), shell scripting basics

Security & Networking

• Ubuntu/Kali security lab (VMware, UTM, Raspberry Pi)
• TCP/IP fundamentals, packet capture and analysis with tcpdump and Wireshark
• Remote access and encryption validation in lab environments

Other Tools

• VS Code, Figma, Arduino, Airtable APIs

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration with engineers, testers, and PMs
• Communication, documentation, and training
• Incident response and process improvement

(Rough self-assessment; always improving.)

• Tech: Java, Spring Boot, SQL, REST APIs, GitHub Actions, Agile/Kanban
• Built an e-commerce backend applying OOP, database design, unit testing, and CI/CD in a team environment.
• Repository: EasyShop capstone

• Tech: AWS EKS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, CI/CD
• Built a production-ready microservices e-commerce platform with:
  • Multi-environment CI/CD pipelines
  • Auto-scaling and monitoring
  • Observability with Prometheus and Grafana

• Tech: Python and common data science tooling
• Collaborating on a data science capstone focused on cleaning data, exploring patterns, and building models to solve a real-world problem.
• Repository: MIT ET6 CDSP Group 11

• Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Airtable APIs
• Designed and built a custom web application for my family’s furniture company with:
  • Organized product catalog
  • Airtable-powered data storage and real-time updates
• Demo: JK Furniture

• Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Airtable, Bootstrap, Figma
• Contributed to a class directory site that helps showcase student stories and makes it easier for people to connect.
• Demo: Class directory

• Tech: C++, Arduino, Tinkercad
• Built a music selector using LEDs, buzzers, and a piezo element to practice hardware programming and user-centric design.
• Demo: Music box on Tinkercad

• Deepening backend engineering skills with Java and Spring Boot (Year Up)
• Building a stronger foundation in Python, data analysis, and machine learning (MIT Emerging Talent)
• Expanding my Linux, networking, and security lab skills (Kali, tcpdump, Wireshark, Raspberry Pi)
• Practicing cloud and DevOps with AWS, containers, and CI/CD pipelines

• MIT Emerging Talent (ReACT) – Computer & Data Science track
  Selected from thousands of applicants; completing MITx coursework in Python, data science, and AI with a capstone project.

• Year Up United – Application Development
  Full-time, year-long program focused on Java, backend development, and professional skills.

• Dev Mission – Pre-Apprenticeship Graduate
  Completed training in web development, IT, and IoT; built multiple web apps including a production-like furniture site.

• NSBE President (Former)
  Led outreach initiatives that expanded membership and created opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM.

• Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Google IT Support: Technical Support Fundamentals
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

• Port