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Evangel Ubaru · Lagos, Nigeria

Enterprise software.
End-to-end ownership.

Senior Software Engineer, enterprise applications leader, and founder. I connect hands-on engineering with the security, operations, and people that keep important systems running.

C# / .NET · Java · TypeScript · Cloud · IT governance

8+ yearsAcross banking, insurance, and the public sector
99.9% uptimeAchieved and sustained at NSIA Insurance
ISO 27001ISMS Lead Implementer certified · 2026

01 / Selected professional work

Real systems.
Business-critical responsibilities.

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NSIA Insurance · 2022–2026

Insurance platforms, connected.

Led development, operations, and maintenance across customer portals, the Marine Portal, mobile applications, web forms, and enterprise business systems.

C# · .NET · Angular · Secure APIs · Application operations

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LSETF · 2020–2022

Public services, made more accessible.

Enhanced the Palm-P loan application portal, added five application types and three Lagos CARES grant forms, and supported HR, finance, and procurement systems.

C# · Angular · PHP · ERP · Windows Server

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Banking · Engineering & integration

The connective tissue of financial services.

Built core banking APIs at Equity Bank, enhanced FCMB financial platforms through SBSC, and developed internal tools and chatbot enhancements at Fidelity Bank.

REST · API contracts · ASP.NET MVC · Technical documentation

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02 / Breadth with depth

From application code to the bigger IT picture.

I work across the software lifecycle: understanding the business need, designing and building the solution, testing it, deploying it, and keeping it dependable.

Software engineering

C#, .NET / ASP.NET Core, MVC, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Node.js, Next.js, PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, HTML & CSS.

APIs & data

REST, SOAP / XML, secure integration, Postman, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and API documentation.

Cloud & operations

Azure, AWS, GCP, cloud deployment, CI/CD, application monitoring, Windows Server, database troubleshooting, and infrastructure support.

Enterprise platforms

ERP, SharePoint, document and workflow management, WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, portals, and business process automation.

Security & quality

ISO 27001 ISMS implementation, ITIL, governance, audit readiness, data protection, unit and integration testing, IAT, and UAT.

IT risk & audit

Audit evidence, findings closure, IT control self-review, vulnerability / VAPT remediation follow-up, access and identity controls, disaster recovery exercises, policies & SOPs, and vendor/service risk.

Additional technologies

Java / Vert.x and Kafka, alongside the application and integration technologies above.

Leadership & delivery

Team leadership, Agile / Scrum, stakeholder management, architecture, budget planning, technical writing, mentoring, and business alignment.

IT risk, audit & governance

Engineering with a control mindset.

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Alongside building enterprise software, I bring hands-on experience supporting audits, closing control gaps, and helping teams prepare for disruption.

Audit engagement

Evidence, controls & follow-through.

Worked on EY, Deloitte, NAICOM, and internal IT audits at NSIA Insurance, supporting evidence requests, control reviews, audit observations, and follow-up actions. Also participated in IT audit activities at LSETF.

Risk remediation

Turn findings into practical fixes.

Followed up IT risk findings and vulnerability / VAPT remediation, including access removal for exited employees, account-deactivation procedures, and access-control improvements.

Resilience & privacy

Prepare for recovery. Protect data.

Supported disaster recovery exercises and cross-functional readiness at NSIA. Served as Data Protection Officer at LSETF, supporting privacy controls and responsible handling of sensitive information.

03 / Experience

Hands on.
Accountable.
Always learning.

Experience leading enterprise applications and delivering software in regulated environments.

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MAR–OCT 2026 · TANGO BROOK TECHNOLOGIES

Senior Full Stack Engineer & ISMS Lead Implementer

Enterprise applications in Java, C#, Node.js, and Next.js, alongside application support, system improvement, and ISO 27001 implementation.

SEP 2022–MAR 2026 · NSIA INSURANCE

Team Lead, Enterprise Software Applications

Deputy Manager responsibilities spanning delivery, operations, security, IT budgets, and cross-functional coordination. Employee of the Year 2025: 2nd Runner Up.

APR 2020–SEP 2022 · LSETF

Lead, Enterprise Software Engineer

Loan and grant platforms, ERP, workflows, intranet, data protection, deployments, and support across departments.

AUG 2018–MAR 2020 · FIDELITY BANK

Software Engineer & Technical Writer

Enterprise tools, IVY chatbot enhancements, internal application support, and technical and API documentation.

Additional remote contracts: Equity Bank (Aug 2021–Jun 2022) and SBSC / FCMB (Nov 2023–Feb 2024).

04 / Beyond the day job

A builder.
A founder.
A mentor.

Founder / CEO of Lavangel Innovations LLC since October 2022. My wider practice connects software development, enterprise technology, and product thinking.

I also mentor young adults through The Young People Place and continue to deepen my cybersecurity knowledge through postgraduate study.

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05 / The Notebook

Engineering that holds up in the real world.

Practical writing on modernising systems, designing dependable integrations, security, delivery, and engineering leadership.

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