Okwu J.

About Me

Okwu is an adept software engineer with 6+ years of experience in full-stack web development and enterprise software development, performing different roles and using a wide broad of technologies. He is most proficient in PHP, Laravel, Node, and JavaScript. Okwu is focused on addressing the client's priorities first and foremost, estimating tasks accurately, and investigating solutions completely through detailed research.

Frontend

Backend

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior PHP Developer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different 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.

Riby HQ
Riby HQ
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Nigeria
  • Worked on the development of Nigeria’s foremost digital platform for cooperatives and trade groups, offering access to financial services like savings and loans.

  • Led a team of developers that rebuilt the legacy system which was modified to fit any new client, using Node.js and PostgreSQL.

  • Managed to make the system more dynamic in order to allow any client onboard, and created their requirements without supervision.

Chigisoft
Chigisoft
CTO/Full-Stack Web Developer
2017 - 2020 (3 years)
Nigeria
  • Oversaw all technical aspects of the company including managing servers to creating a development guide to enhance collaboration.

  • Developed enterprise web applications and also responsive websites for clients. Set up and moved all company's repositories from gitlab.com an github.com to private gitlab server.

  • Developed standard APIs for projects. Setup DevOps for easy project deployment.

Hotels.ng ​
Hotels.ng ​
Software Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Worked on the development of software solutions for the largest online hotel booking agency in Nigeria, with over 7000 hotels registered on its platform.

  • Developed an internal finance application for the company.

  • Contributed in all phases of the development lifecycle and followed industry best practices.

Adimsira LLC
Adimsira LLC
Software Developer
2016 - 2016
Nigeria
  • Created and developed Java desktop applications and responsive websites for multiple clients.

  • Built reusable code and libraries for future use, as well as implemented security and data protection.

  • Met with clients to discuss their website design and requirements.

Showcase

Software Engineer - Kusnap
Software Engineer - Kusnap
  • Kusnap is a free platform connecting buyers and sellers nationwide.

  • The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to personalize product recommendations for customers.

  • The system architecture was designed and built by the developer, including backend development, system architecture, and DevOps responsibilities using Laravel, Firebase, MySQL, Twilio, SendGrid, Cloudinary, Digital Ocean VPS, and Kubernetes.

Software Engineer - Riby Enumerator
Software Engineer - Riby Enumerator
  • Riby is a digital platform for cooperatives and trade groups in Nigeria.

  • The project involved rebuilding a legacy system to accommodate new clients.

  • The team utilized Node.js and PostgreSQL for the development and implementation.

Software Engineer - Plax
Software Engineer - Plax
  • PlaX is a Complete Benefit Administration Platform designed for seamless end-to-end administration of public benefits and social development initiatives.

  • It utilizes a microservices architecture with each component deployed as a micro-service.

  • The project leverages Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQLSQL technologies.

Education

​BSc. Computer Science
​BSc. Computer Science
University Of Port Harcourt ​
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
Certificate in Java Programming and Web Component Development
Certificate in Java Programming and Web Component Development
National Institute of Information Technology