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Daniel Lawal

@firecoder

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Senior Frontend Engineer with expertise in high-performance web applications.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my frontend expertise to create impactful user experiences and contribute to a dynamic team.

I am a Senior Frontend Engineer with over 7 years of experience in architecting high-performance web applications. My journey has been marked by a proven track record of reducing load times by 50% and implementing advanced front-end optimization strategies. I have a passion for building scalable component systems and optimizing Core Web Vitals to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have led engineering teams and mentored junior developers, significantly increasing team productivity. My expertise lies in utilizing technologies such as React.js, TypeScript, and Next.js to create robust B2B e-commerce platforms and mobile applications. I take pride in my ability to enhance code maintainability and optimize performance, ensuring that the applications I work on not only meet but exceed user expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Frontend Engineer

Losode

Jun 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 6 months)

Architected and led the development of a high-performance B2B e-commerce platform using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript. Reduced Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) by 50% through the implementation of advanced image optimization strategies and lazy loading.

React Next.js TypeScript Lazy Loading Frontend Architecture

Senior Frontend Engineer

Neory GmbH

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Built rebounce pages in the ad server for advertisers to deliver targeted advertising, to track transactions, to run retargeting campaigns and to gather insights about the user behaviour of their customers

React JavaScript CSS3 CSS Animations

Senior Frontend Developer

Betty Bingo

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Spearheaded migration from class components to custom hooks architecture, improving code maintainability by 25%. Developed a comprehensive frontend testing strategy using Jest and React Testing Library, reducing QA time by 30%.

React Hooks Jest React Testing Library Storybook Lighthouse CI Lazy Loading

Senior Software Engineer

Food4ALL

Aug 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Led frontend development of a React Native application deployed to both iOS and Android platforms. Implemented efficient state management using Redux Toolkit, reducing component re-renders by 45%.

React Native React Redux Async Storage Hermes Engine GitHub Actions Sentry Bluetooth Low Energy AsyncStorage

Software Engineer

Enye

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)

Developed Node.js back-end and Firebase cloud functions for handling user authentication and Firestore data manipulation, resulting in a 40% reduction in authentication time and a 30% increase in data manipulation efficiency. Wrote a large and efficient cron-job system for performing periodic tasks on the back-end side without any front-end requests.

Node Firebase Firestore MongoDB Vite Passport Authentication JSON Web Token

Frontend Engineer

Grandilo

Jul 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Rebuilt legacy application using Vue.js, improving performance scores by 40%. Implemented WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, achieving AA compliance.

Vue.Js WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility Automated Testing Critical Rendering Path Time To Interactive

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in various aspects of the field. Completed coursework and projects related to circuit design, electronics, and related engineering principles.