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Experience.
ALAT by Wema
Web Engineering Team Lead Nov 2023 — Present
- Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to the web team in implementing modern frontend technologies, including React/Next.js/Vite and TypeScript.
- Foster seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and backend developers, to ensure a unified approach to project delivery.
- Successfully lead and deliver multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and business requirements.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
Nkọwa okwu
Open Source Developer Jan 2021 — Present
- Contributing to open source projects focused on Igbo language learning and preservation.
- Collaborating with a global team of developers to build and maintain the platform.
Stanbic IBTC
Software Engineer Aug 2022 — Nov 2023
- Spearheaded the revamp of an internally used bank teller and approval application, improving the user experience and increasing performance by 10x.
- Developed and maintained the bank's online banking platform and internal applications in collaboration with a team of engineers.
- Wrote and reviewed code to ensure high-quality standards and tested software to meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
Manifest and Company Inc
Junior Developer Jan 2020 — Jan 2021
- Resolved architectural inaccuracies in existing web applications, achieving a 150% decrease in app load time.
- Organised and led internal workshops to teach 5 interns and a co-worker how to use the company’s multi-tenant services API.
Oluaka Institute
Software Developer Jul 2019 — Jan 2020
- Worked with a team of software developers to build projects, ensuring best practices in code and architecture.
Self employed
Independent Entrepreneur Aug 2015 — Jan 2017
- Worked on various freelance projects and personal ventures.
Selected Works
About.
Hi, I am a mission-driven Software Engineer with over half a decade of experience building high-performance, user-centric web applications and APIs across banking/fintech, health-tech, e-commerce, edutech, agrotech, and CRM.
Currently, I lead the web engineering team at ALAT by Wema Bank and serve as Lead Organizer for Google Developer Groups Owerri, growing the community from 0 to 2,000+ members.
Passionate about leveraging modern technologies, I combine technical expertise with leadership to deliver accessible, impactful solutions while inspiring others.
My goal is to continue driving innovation and making a meaningful impact in the global technology ecosystem.
6+ Years Experience
12+ Projects Done