Daniel Chimezie

Build and maintain production websites as a long-term contractor for a Sweden-based development agency, delivering responsive client sites using React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Own ongoing feature development, bug fixes, and performance optimization across live client projects.

Built the frontend for an Africa-first, map-based hiring platform using React Native (Expo), Expo Router, and Zustand. Engineered real-time chat functionality with Socket.io and integrated REST APIs across wallet, KYC, and proposal workflows.

Led full-stack development of Yefa Daily, a productivity app for career and personal growth, from concept through App Store and Google Play release. Drove early adoption post-launch, reaching 500+ downloads across Android and iOS.

Built a drag-and-drop form builder using React Native and PostgreSQL, enabling dynamic form creation and validation for non-technical users. Optimized SQL queries and implemented pagination, reducing dashboard load time by 60%.

Led front-end engineering training for 200+ students, designing a project-based curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git. Mentored students through code reviews and technical sessions, improving comprehension and completion outcomes.

Founded a web development agency delivering custom websites and web applications for small businesses and startups, from design through deployment. Managed client relationships end-to-end, including scoping, pricing, timelines, and post-launch support across multiple concurrent projects.

Built property listing, search, and user dashboard pages using Next.js, implementing server-side rendering (SSR) and lazy loading, and optimizing data-fetching logic to cut page load speed by 25% and API wait time by 40%. Developed booking and inquiry forms in collaboration with designers as part of a redesigned interface, increasing user engagement by 20%.

Mentored students in responsive layout techniques and modern JavaScript, conducting code reviews across multiple cohort projects. Introduced frontend best practices, improving code quality and consistency across student projects.

Grade: 3.87 / 4.00

Pursued a National Diploma in Business Administration, achieving a CGPA of 3.87 out of 4.00.

Completed a Fullstack Web3 Development program.

Completed a Fullstack Web Development course online.