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Michael Ikaka

@michaelikaka

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Passionate software developer focused on building efficient applications.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a highly motivated software developer with a passion for building clean, efficient, and scalable applications that solve real-world problems. With a strong foundation in full-stack development and hands-on experience in both frontend and backend technologies, I thrive in environments that challenge me to think critically and innovate constantly.

What sets me apart is not just my technical skillset, but my mindset: I'm a team player who communicates clearly, adapts quickly to new tools, and is geared towards continuous learning. Whether I’m optimizing an existing system, debugging complex logic, or collaborating across teams, I bring energy, precision, and accountability to every line of code.

I’m not just looking for a job; I’m looking to join a team where my skills can make an impact, and where I can grow alongside forward-thinking developers and leaders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Developer (Junior)

Current

Raeven Marketplace

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year)

Offered consumer goods packages to corporate and clients, meeting with them quarterly to update or renew services. Trained junior sales agents.

JavaScript RESTful APIs Database Management

Current

Data Entry Specialist

Current

Fortis Company

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Performed data entry and verification for conditional cash transfer disbursement, writing field-assessment reports and maintaining accurate records. Supported data cleaning and validation to improve reporting and administrative accuracy.

Data Entry Data Verification Report Writing Data Cleaning Data Validation Conditional Cash Transfer Support Microsoft Excel Google Sheets SQL

Software Developer Intern

Dahel Techies 3MTT

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)

Visited corporate client offices to offer latest products and built relationships to maintain sales goals and create new opportunities. Spearheaded the migration of a SaaS application to AWS, leveraging ECS and Lambda to reduce infrastructure costs by 25% while improving latency.

AWS ECS Lambda SaaS Client Relationship Management

Data Entry

Fortis

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Distributed ATM for Conditional Cash Transfer and performed data verification and validation. Reviewed and cross-checked data for errors or inconsistencies before submission or storage.

Data Entry Data Validation Microsoft Excel Database Management

Executive Secretary Intern

Ghetekor Construction Company Ltd.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Assisted with scheduling, meeting and travel coordination, and handling confidential documents for senior staff. Managed correspondence and prepared reports and presentations to support office operations.

Meeting Coordination Travel Arrangements Confidential Document Handling Administrative Support Report Preparation Organizational Skills Multitasking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calabar

Bachelor's Degree, Genetics and Biotechnology

2019 - 2024

Studied Genetics and Biotechnology at the University of Calabar from 2019 to 2024.

Community Secondary School Adadama

S.S.C.E

Completed secondary education, focusing on core subjects to prepare for higher education. Developed foundational knowledge across various disciplines.

University of Calabar

B.SC Genetics and Biotechnology, Genetics and Biotechnology

Studied the fundamentals of genetics and biotechnology, including molecular biology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics. Gained a comprehensive understanding of biological processes and their applications.