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Francis Igbokwe

@francisigbokwe

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I build high-throughput backend platforms, real-time systems, and production API integrations.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to remote opportunities where I can build high-throughput backend systems, real-time products, API integrations, and reliable deployment infrastructure.

I've built backend and mobile platform architecture at AppForceStudio, including multi-provider LLM orchestration across OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini that reduced operational costs by up to 30%.

As founder of Keonix Systems, I built Lockeen and Slipd with Node.js, Express, Supabase, real-time subscriptions, payment integrations, voice processing, OCR workflows, and WhatsApp delivery hooks. I also created QuakeWatch v2, an open-source Databricks medallion pipeline for live USGS seismic data, alerts, and Streamlit analytics.

Across Mercury Holidays, CloudFift, Waje Smart Solutions, and Itialus, I've delivered reliable Node.js APIs, event-driven microservices, database optimization, GDPR data protections, automated testing, observability, and third-party integrations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder

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Keonix Systems

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Founded and developed multiple SaaS products including Lockeen, an AI focus OS, and Slipd, a business management SaaS. Built backend services, payment integrations, and real-time features.

Express Supabase PostgreSQL Stripe Deno WebSockets OCR Python Databricks Streamlit

Senior Backend Engineer

AppForceStudio (Puzzerax Inc)

Feb 2026 - Jun 2026 (4 months)

Architected the entire backend and mobile platform from scratch in Node.js/TypeScript, expanding product capabilities from web UI generation to full-stack backends and native iOS/Android applications. Built a unified LLM abstraction layer across OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini, cutting operational costs by up to 30%.

Node TypeScript Express Deno OpenAI Claude Gemini Supabase PostgreSQL WebSockets Pusher Expo App Store Connect Netlify E2E Testing Jest Cypress

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Mercury Holidays

Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Maintained high-availability backend services for a travel booking platform, expanding test coverage with Cypress. Spearheaded GDPR compliance and database refactoring, implementing table masking and secure API data isolation.

PHP Cypress GDPR Data Masking Sentry Swagger OpenAPI Testing Observability

Lead Backend Engineer

CloudFift Inc

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Designed and deployed Node.js REST APIs handling authentication, real-time data sync, and third-party integrations, improving API throughput by ~25%. Established backend conventions and error handling middleware.

Node REST APIs Authentication Third Party Integrations Error Handling

Software Engineer

Waje Smart Solutions

Mar 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 9 months)

Built event-driven Node.js microservices for transactional workflows and high-volume data processing. Modeled PostgreSQL and MySQL databases with optimized indexes and automated data workflows using Azure Logic Apps and LUIS.

Node Microservices PostgreSQL MySQL Azure Logic Apps LUIS Database Modeling Indexing