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Dave Kalu

@davekalu

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Senior Full Stack Engineer with expertise in scalable software systems.

Malta

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my technical skills and offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

I am a highly accomplished Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 8 years of deep technical expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex software systems. I have a proven track record of owning the end-to-end feature delivery of key initiatives, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes with measurable impact across diverse industries. My experience includes leading the development of embeddable widgets and user account dashboards, significantly improving user experience and operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have founded and developed B2B SaaS applications, demonstrating my ability to solve ambiguous problems and drive change. I thrive in fast-paced, remote-first environments and am adept at mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence. My technical skills span across various languages and frameworks, including Python, Django, React, and Node.js, allowing me to deliver exceptional results on complex projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Showshappening Malta

Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)

Led design and development of an embeddable widget (React, TypeScript, and .NET), enabling partners integration, owning a key initiative to streamline event ticket purchases. Drove user account dashboard development, empowering users to track purchased tickets and manage accounts, partnering closely with Product and Design teams to deliver user-centric solutions. Architected and optimized the even

React TypeScript .NET Product Development UI UX Internationalization Mentorship

Founder & Lead Engineer

Shadebridge Software

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Founded and single-handedly designed, built and scaled two B2B SaaS applications, Formula PRO and SuperSend, for the Monday.com marketplace, significantly improving enterprise workflows and operational efficiency. Designed and implemented highly scalable backend services and user interfaces, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and vast real-world production experience. Implemented robust engine

React TypeScript PostgreSQL SaaS Backend Development UI Design CI CD Problem Solving

Senior Software Engineer

Andela

Apr 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 9 months)

Leveraged deep technical expertise and vast real-world production experience to deliver exceptional results on complex software engineering projects for partner Sevenrooms. Demonstrated technical leadership by guiding project execution and problem-solving within project teams. Led the architectural design and deployment of the custom i18n/globalization module, scaling language support from 1 to 16

Django Python Google Closure React TypeScript Technical Leadership Cloud Native Architecture Query Optimization

Senior Software Engineer

Praxent

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)

Collaborated closely with Product and Design teams to build key features in Node.js, TypeScript, and React for a custom home customization web application, ensuring alignment and timely delivery. Contributed to shipping an innovative, high-quality digital lending mobile application built with React Native and Node.js, showcasing adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Node TypeScript React React Native Collaboration Web Application Development Mobile Application Development

Fullstack Software Engineer

EProcess International S.A.

Mar 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Owned end-to-end delivery of a critical customer support AI chatbot orchestration layer using React and Node.js, integrating with IBM Watson to significantly improve closing rates, chat quality, and customer experience for customer service agents, demonstrating measurable impact and deep technical knowledge in complex system integrations. Built robust backend services in Java Spring MVC for seamle