Aima Ovai
ISSUE 02 · SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Hi, I’m Aima — Software Engineer.

A software engineer building thoughtful, scalable systems — from user experience to backend logic.

Now

Software Engineer II

Company

American Express

Working with

Java · Vert.x · Backend · React · JavaScript

01 / Experience

Where I’ve worked

American Express

Software Engineer II

Full-stack development
Started as a Java backend engineer and have since expanded across the stack — building both backend services and the frontend interfaces that consume them.
Backend development
Design and develop backend services and APIs using Java within a large-scale, distributed enterprise environment.
Collaboration & code quality
Contribute to system reliability, performance, and maintainability through clean architecture, code reviews, and testing best practices.

Dell Technologies

Software Engineer II

Frontend microservices
Led development of modular, scalable frontend microservices using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript — integrating multiple Dell storage systems.
API & backend integration
Authored Protobuf-based service contracts and collaborated on Go-based backend systems to improve API integration, data handling, and reliability.
02 / Principles

How I think as an engineer

  • Clarity over cleverness

    Code should be easy to understand, maintain, and evolve.

  • Systems, not just features

    I consider reliability, scalability, and long-term impact.

  • Collaboration + continuous learning

    Across frontend, backend, and infrastructure.

03 / Currently

What I’m learning

  • Java expertise

    Deepening expertise in Java-based backend systems and event-driven architectures.

  • API development

    Designing and implementing RESTful APIs with Java and Spring Boot.

  • System performance & observability

    Focusing on monitoring, logging, and improving system performance across layers.

04 / PROJECTS

Recent work

2026Next.js

Compassion Home Care

Web presence for a home care services provider — a clean, accessible site introducing the company's services and connecting prospective clients to care.

Next.js · TypeScript · React
 V1 2025Next.js

Triple Z Home Solutions

Full-stack site for a home solutions business — Next.js frontend paired with a Java/Spring backend deployed to AWS.

Next.js · TypeScript · Java · AWS
2024Python

Apple Time Series Processor

Python pipeline that cleans, filters, aggregates, and visualizes Apple stock time-series data into weekly candlestick charts.

Python · Pandas · Matplotlib