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Chidera Okara

@chideraokara

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Results-driven full-stack engineer with 6+ years of experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a results-driven full-stack engineer with over 6 years of experience delivering robust, scalable cloud-based solutions that drive performance and efficiency. Specializing in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern cloud infrastructures, I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, optimizing system performance, and automating processes that impact millions of users.

Adept at collaborating across teams and aligning technical strategies with business goals, I excel in solving complex challenges from architecture to deployment. My experience includes developing large-scale applications, optimizing workflows, and integrating various APIs to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Penaid Limited

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer at Penaid Limited, I developed Certifi, a large-scale student loan application, improving data workflows by 30%. I optimized pension loan collections using AWS SQS and established CI/CD pipelines, automating testing and deployment processes.

JavaScript TypeScript AWS CI CD React Angular MongoDB Ionic Redis

Senior Software Engineer

RemoteMore

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 (2 months)

At RemoteMore, I led a complete overhaul of the Be-Hookd website, enhancing UI/UX and increasing user engagement by 25%. I created automated reporting tools using ChatGPT API and integrated multiple APIs for real-time analytics.

React Firebase Puppeteer Python TypeScript Docker GraphQL Fastify

Fullstack Developer

Decagon

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)

As a Fullstack Developer at Decagon, I developed APIs for merchant onboarding and optimized delivery microservices using NestJS and Prisma. I also migrated databases to improve scalability and created CI/CD workflows.

NestJS Prisma MongoDB GCP GitHub Actions CI CD TypeORM Redis Flask

Fullstack Developer

StringCode Limited

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

At StringCode Limited, I built e-commerce and hospital management systems using Express.js and React. I implemented real-time chat features and integrated multiple payment gateways, enhancing user experience.

React PostgreSQL Python Docker AWS GitHub

IT Faculty/Instructor

Aptech

Sep 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 1 month)

As an IT Faculty/Instructor at Aptech, I conducted training in web design and Python, developing a student management system to streamline enrollment processes and guiding students through real-world projects.