Oghenemudiakevwe Okpako
@oghenemudiakevweokpa
Detail-oriented systems and backend developer with 6+ years building scalable infrastructures.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a systems and backend developer with over six years building scalable web applications, cloud infrastructures, and robust CI/CD pipelines. I have delivered 30+ projects across fintech, health, and business sectors, led a team of 10 developers, and improved system reliability through test automation, structured logging, and monitoring.
I prioritize clean, well-documented code, milestone-driven delivery, and remote collaboration in global teams. My core strengths include automated testing (PHPUnit, Jest), DevOps practices (GitLab CI/CD, Docker, AWS), and performance monitoring with tools like CloudWatch and Netdata, enabling dependable production systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Software Engineer
Self-employed
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Delivered 30+ projects across fintech, health, and business sectors focusing on PHP and Node.js backends, implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated tests, and monitored/optimized server performance.
Backend Developer
Diaspora
Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)
Developed backend endpoints and REST APIs using Node.js and PHP, configured VPS infrastructure with NGINX and PM2, and implemented test coverage and structured logging to improve system reliability.
Lead Software Engineer
JCP Network Consult
Nov 2020 - Oct 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Led a team of 10 developers to build and deploy secure PHP and Node.js backend systems, migrated legacy deployments to GitLab CI/CD, and introduced logging and monitoring to improve uptime.
Software Instructor
NIIT Port Harcourt
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Taught over 150 students backend development and testing, designing modules on PHP, Node.js, API integration, and DevOps fundamentals to improve student job readiness.
Junior Software Engineer
Savease
Nov 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Supported development of PHP backend services, integrated automated PHPUnit tests, and contributed to performance improvements that raised system performance by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UHUniversity of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science focused on backend development and software engineering principles.
NIIT Port Harcourt
Higher National Diploma, Software Engineering
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering with emphasis on practical software development and backend technologies.
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