Everistus O.

About Me

I am a Full Stack JavaScript/PHP/Laravel developer with 8+ years of expertise and technical specialities in the use of different tools within the JavaScript ecosystem for the building of clean, scalable and performant software applications for clients. I have mastery in the use of the latest libraries and frameworks on projects; offering excellent customer service and delivering innovative solutions in line with business requirements for clients.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Full Stack Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Safyre Labs
Safyre Labs
Senior Full Stack Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Managed the re-implementation of user authentication and management microservice for Safyre Labs; leading to 60%+ less complains to customer service.

  • Built and deployed an improved checkout system adopting industry best practices that led to increased checkout completion on the site.

  • Led the team to implement a new cart design for the project and implemented new payment methods to give customers increased convenience during checkout.

Turing
Turing
Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Gathered, organized and managed project requirements from users and various levels of management, and developed work schedules for the team to meet project deadlines.

  • Served as a liaison between the client and Agile scrum team members, delegated tasks, identified risks and formed contingency plans.

  • Designed and implemented the tools and services needed for the prototype of getshuffle.app's web version.

Stears Data
Stears Data
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Lagos, Nigeria
  • Designed, prototyped and architected software solutions using a modern technology stack for Stears Intelligence; writing readable and maintainable code built to scale.

  • Adopted a Kanban/Scrum methodology for day-to-day workflows, reviewed code, provided guidance, coaching and training.

  • Maintained and upgraded existing projects for Stears Intelligence; evangelizing and adopting industry best practices and standards on solutions.

RedPages Consulting and ICT Services
RedPages Consulting and ICT Services
Integration Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Successfully developed across platform mobile/web application for a client using React Native, Ionic, PHP, and Node.js; improving customer engagement by 35%.

  • Efficiently designed, developed and deployed enterprise chatbots and messaging services for clients like the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Inland Revenue Service; increasing their user engagement by more than 56%.

  • Built and released different e-commerce and investment products applications for clients; leading to an increase in revenue generation by an average of 15% for the clients.

Chingu
Chingu
Full Stack JavaScript Developer
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Provided technical expertise and guidance for the development of an application that help users manage subscriptions to popular Google and Twitter APIs.

  • Worked remotely with two other developers in optimizing the performance of applications; ensuring that the apps are well tested and free of bugs.

  • Actively participated and contributed innovative ideas for the development of both the frontend and the backend components of the application.

Hotels.ng
Hotels.ng
Web Developer (Intern)
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Coded and deployed applications in a cross platform/cross browser environment, and handled updates of in-house products and websites in conformance with the latest web standards.

  • Provided technical expertise and guidance for the design, development, deployment and maintenance of different e-commerce web applications.

  • Efficiently initiated and implemented a payment gateway integration solution for the client, providing maintenance/support for the app leading to a 12% increase in customer retention.

Chingu
Chingu
Backend Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed an application used purposely for the creation of custom computer-based tests for institutions.

  • Developed and optimized the database application and queries on the project.

  • Developed a scaleable API in Node.js that serves as the backend to the application.

Save the Children International
Save the Children International
IT/Application Support
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Nigeria
  • Engineered a GIS application that was instrumental in tracking over 21000 beneficiaries of one of Save the Children's projects.

  • Offered support and technical expertise that reduced the cost of computer and network maintenance by 40% for the organization.

  • Developed applications that helped project beneficiaries identify and access e-vouchers and cash transfer opportunities within their communities.

Teens and Youth Educational
Full Stack Web/Mobile Developer
2010 - 2017 (7 years)
Nigeria
  • Developed FarmEx an agricultural exchange application to aggregate agricultural produce from smallholder farmers and make it available to wholesalers and international buyers on the exchange.

  • Built and released a church management application for a large church in Nigeria with features for managing memberships, finances, and meetings.

  • Led the development of an e-voucher management system for use in-house by two nonprofit organizations for the efficient distribution of cash and non-cash assets to vulnerable populations in Nigeria.

Showcase

Full Stack Developer - Goatti.ng
Full Stack Developer - Goatti.ng
  • Developed a complete web application with API and GraphQL endpoints.

  • Implemented an administrative interface, mobile application, and customer web interface.

  • The project encompasses a full-stack solution for a web application.

Full Stack Developer - SpendTrim
Full Stack Developer - SpendTrim
  • Managed database setup and optimization.

  • Implemented authentication and authorization, email notification, approvals, and expense management systems.

  • Worked on the client's project, focusing on key functionalities.

Full Stack Developer - Roomhub
Full Stack Developer - Roomhub
  • Configured and optimized the application's database for improved performance.

  • Implemented key systems including authentication, authorization, email notifications, bookings, reservations, payments, API integration, and room management.

  • Focused on application setup and database enhancement.

Full Stack Developer - ByteBlog
Full Stack Developer - ByteBlog
  • Developed and deployed a complete application, including database setup, API development, and frontend implementation.

  • Managed application databases during the project lifecycle.

  • Implemented the entire application, from initial setup to deployment.

Full Stack Developer - FoodGatsby
Full Stack Developer - FoodGatsby
  • Implemented authentication and authorization systems for the FoodGatsby database.

  • Integrated email notification functionality for users.

  • Designed and implemented distance calculation using the Google Distance API.

Full Stack Developer - CrimeMap
Full Stack Developer - CrimeMap
  • Developed a crowd-sourced crime mapping application.

  • The application facilitates crime submission across the globe.

  • The application supports research into crime rates in specific areas.

Education

Nano Degree - Cloud Developer
Nano Degree - Cloud Developer
Udacity
2020 - Present (5 years)
Google Certified Mobile Web Specialist
Google Certified Mobile Web Specialist
Google
2020 - Present (5 years)
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
FreeCodeCamp
2019 - Present (6 years)
Responsive Web Design
Responsive Web Design
FreeCodeCamp
2019 - Present (6 years)
Mobile Web Specialist
Mobile Web Specialist
Andela/Udacity/Google
2018 - Present (7 years)
 Frontend Development
Frontend Development
Andela/Google/Udacity
2018 - Present (7 years)
MBA, General Management
MBA, General Management
Assam Don Bosco University, Guwaharti - India
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
HND Computer Science (BSc. Equivalent)
HND Computer Science (BSc. Equivalent)
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi - Nigeria
2010 - 2015 (5 years)