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Ekojoka Chris Idakwo

@chrisidakwo

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Result-driven with experience in PHP, JS, and SQL. I'm always willing to make the extra effort.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for stability (as in long-term jobs), opportunity for learning and growth, and a fun and challenging workplace.

I am a result-driven Software Developer with a track record in designing and implementing usable software systems. With my skills in backend and frontend web development using technologies such as Typescript, PHP, Javascript, React, MySQL, and Vue.js, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver usable software products.

As the Owner & Lead Software Developer at BetDrills, I built the entire platform from end-to-end primarily with Laravel, Inertia.js, React/Typescript, MySQL, and Redis. I managed a team of 10 daily active test users who provided valuable feedback on their user experience. Additionally, I set up and configured the production environment on Linode with automated testing and deployment using GitLab CI/CD and Docker.

During my time as a Lead Software Developer at Techxagon, I led and managed the development of the SwitchEdu MVP, a platform that connects students to industry through a gamified virtual experience. I also created the core design system for UI elements based on Adobe React Spectrum and Tailwind, ensuring accessibility and easy adoption of styles. I was responsible for managing the product development team, making product-related decisions, and budgeting for tech-related services and tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Owner & Lead Software Developer

Current

BetDrills

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Built the entire platform from end-to-end primarily with Laravel, Inertia.js, React/Typescript, MySQL, and Redis. Managed 10 daily active test users who provide long and short form feedback on their user experience. Setup and configured production environment on Linode with automated testing and deployment with GitLab CI/CD and Docker.

Laravel Inertia React Typescript MySQL Redis Linode Gitlab CI Docker

Lead Software Developer

Techxagon

Nov 2022 - Jul 2023 (8 months)

Led and managed the entire development of SwitchEdu MVP – a platform for connecting students to industry through a gamified virtual experience. Built with Laravel, Inertia.js, React/Typescript, MySQL, and Redis. Created the core design system for UI elements based on Adobe React Spectrum and Tailwind. Responsible for managing the product development team, and budgeting for tech-related services.

Laravel Inertia React Typescript MySQL Redis Tailwind Budgeting

Fullstack Software Developer

Camptoo (now Goboony)

Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Wrote several payment processing React/Typescript components and in-house libraries to process payment and payables for users with multi-currency support as part of the platform’s payment processing feature. Streamlined and enhanced the user registration and login process by decoupling the different flows from a CakePHP monolith to a React/Typescript frontend powered by a CakePHP API.

React Typescript CakePHP Adyen Redux A B Testing Performance Monitoring MongoDB NodeJS TypeScript

Programme Assistant

International Organization for Migration (United Nations)

Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Led the development of an inventory system that manages the assets of projects worth over $3m. Built with Laravel, Vue.js, Redis, and MSSQL. Designed, installed, and configured a comprehensive migration data analysis system for the Nigerian Immigration Service across all major border points in the country. Provided technical support and user training services.

Laravel Vue.Js Redis MSSQL Inventory Management Data Analysis Technical Support User Training

Fullstack Software Developer

Reliance HMO

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021 (4 months)

Worked with PHP/Laravel to fix and enhance process automation within the existing HMO system for insurance claims, internal tools, providers, and other value-added services. Developed features for health care providers to improve the administration of claims and reduce the average claim processing time.

PHP (Laravel)Process Automation Administration

Fullstack Software Developer

Reimnet Limited

May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)

Led a team of interns and graduate trainees. Defined milestones, deliverables, and scope of work for the team. Managed the onboarding and training program for interns and new hires with Python as the primary learning technology. Contributed to user experience design processes for mobile and web applications. Contributed to the design and development of a facility management and monitoring web app

Python User Experience Design Facilities Management Phoenix Angular