Chijindu Orji

Spearheaded frontend engineering for IndiaFirstNews, a media publishing platform. Implemented scalable UI components using TailwindCSS and optimized server-side performance with SSR in Next.js. Built out CI/CD pipelines and drove adoption of code quality standards across the team.

Built and deployed a full-stack real estate platform including client portal, admin dashboard, and CMS-powered marketing site. Implemented blog functionality, advanced SEO configurations, and server-side rendering. Hosted on Vercel with responsive design and cloud-based backend via Supabase and MongoDB.

Developed a personal branding microsite and creator platform for showcasing interactive campaigns. Integrated SEO, blog publishing, and cloud-based storage using Firebase and Supabase. Designed responsive front end with TailwindCSS and deployed on Vercel.

Led frontend architecture and development for TeachBuddy, an education platform deployed across Web and Android TV. Reimplemented performance-critical components in native Android using Cursor, achieving over 50% improvement in app speed. Collaborated with QA, design, and product teams to streamline development cycles and pilot launch execution in the Philippines.

Built a tokenized social rewards engine for a hackathon project hosted by Bolt.new. Developed a full-stack web app that analyzes social media content quality using AI and NLP, assigning scores via the Aura Index. Integrated Algorand blockchain to mint/burn $SAURA tokens as rewards. Designed and deployed a GraphQL API, modular front end, and backend logic using Supabase and Next.js.

Led proof-of-concept development for a telemedicine platform. Delivered a secure patient-doctor web interface, implemented chat functionality, and built the backend APIs and MongoDB-based storage layer.

Oversaw architecture and delivery of a super app combining politics, polling, and media. Migrated frontend stack from Tamagui to Tailwind/Nativewind for performance and scalability. Managed end-to-end sprint delivery, engineering mentoring, and DevOps automation.

Delivered user-facing features for customer and merchant portals. Refactored core codebase to boost maintainability by 40% and reduce bugs by 25%. Worked cross-functionally with product and design to roll out new payment features.

Led the frontend team of a secure tracking platform used by enterprise clients. Introduced modern development practices and mentored junior developers. Delivered map-integrated dashboards and robust incident tracking features.

Designed and prototyped a drone delivery system featuring onboard telemetry, heading control, and stabilization logic. Developed firmware for Arduino and STM32 boards, with real-time telemetry integration.

Focused on software engineering, data structures, algorithms, and embedded systems. Completed multiple real-world projects in system design and automation.

Completed foundational coursework in electrical engineering, computing theory, and microprocessor systems before transferring to pursue a CS degree abroad.