DADerrick Asimwe
@derrickasimwe
Full Stack Developer skilled in React, TypeScript, Next.js and cloud integrations.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Full Stack Developer focused on building scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications using React, TypeScript, Next.js and modern backend technologies. I bring hands-on experience implementing state management with Redux and Zustand, authentication flows with AWS Cognito and OAuth, and testing with Jest.
At Elite Nexus Solutions I design and implement responsive UI components, integrate GraphQL and REST APIs, collaborate on microservices using AWS Lambda, and optimize performance with Redis caching. I also develop backend services with Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL and MongoDB while enforcing type safety via TypeScript.
I value clean, modular code, close collaboration with designers and backend teams, and continuous learning demonstrated by multiple AWS certifications and bootcamps. I am immediately available and ready to contribute to product-focused engineering teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Developer
Elite Nexus Solutions
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Develops scalable React and Next.js applications with TypeScript, implementing auth via AWS Cognito/OAuth and improving performance with Redis caching; builds Node.js/Express APIs with PostgreSQL and MongoDB and maintains test coverage with Jest.
Front-End Developer
Oxford Business School
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 (4 months)
Contributed to development of an online educational platform, delivering responsive, cross-browser compatible UI and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery during a short-term contract.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), Accounting
2010 - 2012
Completed ACCA examinations including F1–F4 covering accounting, management accounting, financial accounting, and corporate law.
St Lawrence Citizens High School
Advanced Level High School Certificate, Secondary Education
2007 - 2009
Completed Advanced Level High School Certificate.
ZMZero To Mastery
Certificate, Web Development
Completed the Complete Web Developer Bootcamp covering full stack web development topics.
AAAmazon Web Services (AWS)
Professional Certifications, Cloud Computing / AI
Earned AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified AI Practitioner certifications.
UDUdemy
Certificate, Software Development
Completed courses including React (with Next.js, Redux) and Node.js/Express/MongoDB bootcamp.
Kerala Blockchain Academy
Certificate, Blockchain
Completed the Blockchain Foundation Program.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Website
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