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NORMAN AKANAEGBU

NORMAN AKANAEGBU

Awka

Summary

Tech-savvy Full Stack Web Developer proficient in fundamental front-end languages and server-side languages. In-depth knowledge of Oracle, MySQL and MongoDB. Analytical and precise professional with 8 years of hands-on experience taking charge of front and back-end web development. Skillful creating servers and databases for functionality and designing and developing APIs. Hardworking collaborator with track record of superior results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-founder | CTO

NAWE.IO, NAWE School
08.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the establishment of a physical tech hub for NAWE Schools in Awka, Nigeria
  • Single-handedly fostered team management for the backend server administration, ensuring efficient system performance
  • Trained students in server maintenance and administration, equipping them with essential technical skills and practical experience to excel in the IT industry
  • Built scalable backend solutions to support the growing needs of the school

Backend Developer

Vessel Labs
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with a team of developers to design and implement API endpoints using NestJS, contributing to the creation of a feature-rich sports betting platform, 'Betarbi' and 'My Native Tree' – A Family Tree Tracking
  • Accelerated API development as a junior developer, contributing to an about 30% fast feature rollout and enhancing user experience
  • Achieved about 20% reduction in database response time, by optimizing 'MongoDB' queries, leading to quicker data retrieval for users
  • Assisted in the development of the 'Betarbi' sports betting platform using 'NestJS', contributing to an about 15% increase in an overall application performance
  • Actively collaborated with the team in implementing AWS services, resulting in about 25% improvement in system scalability during peak usage

Fullstack Laravel Developer

T40 Technologies
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: https://www.myt40.com/
  • Evaluated application responsiveness and eliminated bugs and glitches
  • Troubleshot programming issues and provided help desk support to clients experiencing technical problems
  • Analyzed software requirements and worked with team members to develop solutions for various product offered by t40
  • Worked with CI/CD tools like Docker, Heroku and GitHub actions
  • Developed software using the Repository pattern to make codebase more modular, reusable and development friendly
  • Https://www.myt40.com/

Full Stack Developer Trainer

Kodex limited
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Instructed and Mentored: Educated a diverse group of learners in Laravel and Node.js technologies, delivering 30+ comprehensive workshops and training sessions
  • Developed Practical Projects: Created over 5 real-world projects using Laravel and Node.js, providing students with hands-on experience, leading to about 20% increase in project completion rates compared to previous cohorts
  • Personalized Guidance: Provided tailored coding guidance to more than 20 individual students, resulting in an improvement in their understanding of advanced programming principle
  • Facilitated Collaboration: Orchestrated collaborative coding challenges, fostering teamwork and effective communication among students, with a 20% increase in successfully completed team projects

Backend Developer Node.js

Bonitas Group of companies
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed robust APIs and backend functionality for the in-house 'HSE APP' at Bonitas, utilizing AdonisJS framework and PostgreSQL database
  • Administered server operations on 'Heroku' platform, ensuring seamless development, scaling, and maintenance of the application, leading to a 30% reduction in downtime
  • Accelerated application performance by optimizing database queries and server-side operations, achieving about 15% decrease in API response time
  • Led to implementation of key features, including user authentication and data retrieval, contributing to about 20% increase in user engagement within the first quarter of release

Full Stack Developer Intern

Grafil Group of Companies
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Taught Essential Web Technologies: Instructed diverse groups of learners in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, equipping them with fundamental skills for web development
  • Achieved improvements in students’ proficiency through engaging lectures, interactive coding exercises, and real-world projects
  • Mentored Skill Development: Mentored and guided students in building responsive and visually appealing websites using modern web technologies
  • Facilitated about 20% of students transitioning from beginners to intermediate skill level within a 10-weeks program

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Language and Literature

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
12.2021

Skills

  • Software lifecycle
  • Sprint planning
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Agile methodology
  • Effective communication
  • Data documentation
  • System architecture
  • Team collaboration
  • Database administration
  • Software development
  • Server administration
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Client Engagement
  • Organizational Structuring
  • Project Management

Timeline

Co-founder | CTO

NAWE.IO, NAWE School
08.2023 - Current

Backend Developer

Vessel Labs
05.2023 - 01.2024

Fullstack Laravel Developer

T40 Technologies
02.2023 - 08.2023

Full Stack Developer Trainer

Kodex limited
09.2022 - 08.2023

Backend Developer Node.js

Bonitas Group of companies
05.2022 - 01.2023

Full Stack Developer Intern

Grafil Group of Companies
03.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Language and Literature

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
NORMAN AKANAEGBU