Ushahemba SHIR
Software Developer
Lagos
Summary
With over 5 years of experience as a versatile software developer, excelling in using a range of technologies to solve problems and create seamless user experiences. Worked across Health Tech, AgroTech, and Education Tech sectors, with expertise in backend programming using JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, Express, Java-Spring Boot, Python-Django, Prisma, and Sequelize. Proficient with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase, and MongoDB. Diverse skill set and practical experience ensure effective contribution to any project requiring robust and scalable software solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Backend Developer
Octosoft Technologies Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
7 2023 - Current
- Led backend development team in creation of Laboratory Information System, vital component of Health Information Management System (HIMS) designed to manage medical tests, resulting in 25% reduction in test processing time.
- Collaborated as team member to integrate Amazon Chime into HIMS using AWS SDK, enabling over 10,000 patients to efficiently schedule and conduct sessions with healthcare providers, improving patient satisfaction by 20%.
- Implemented unit testing methodologies that increased code coverage ratio from 60% to 85%, resulting in 30% decrease in reported bugs.
- Automated repetitive tasks using custom scripts, enhancing productivity across development team by 15%, allowing for more efficient use of resources.
Software Developer
Farmzone Africa
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving over 100 complex issues in development process.
- Reduced system downtime by 30% through proactively monitoring performance and addressing potential issues effectively.
- Developed admin dashboard where admin can view all endpoints, improving visibility by 50%.
- Acts as principal technical support personnel, resolving 90% of reported issues within 24 hours.
- Boosted application performance by 20% through optimizing database queries and implementing caching mechanisms.
- Increased project success rates by 15% through effective management of time, resources, and priorities throughout entire development lifecycle.
- Assisted junior team members with technical challenges, mentoring them towards 95% successful project outcomes.
- Accelerated project completion by 25% through collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing agile methodologies.
Full Stack Developer
Daydreams Media
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Configured CI/CD for testing, staging and production environments, reducing development cycle time by 40% and enabling agile processes.
- Developed scalable backend systems to support high-traffic websites and applications handling over 10,000 concurrent users, ensuring smooth operation during peak times.
- Maintained clear documentation of system architectures, workflows, and coding standards, facilitating seamless onboarding of 15 new team members.
- Streamlined code deployment processes, resulting in 25% faster product releases and updates.
- Implemented continuous integration pipelines for automated testing and deployment of software updates, minimizing manual effort by 60%.
- Integrated 8 third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve overall user experience on web platforms.
- Assessed feasibility of over 50 proposed feature requests by conducting thorough technical analyses prior to implementation, saving development costs by 20%.
Web Developer
Nawill IT Solutions
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Consults regularly with clients on new project proposals, and technical issues thus improving the quality of B2C / B2B technical communication by 50%.
- In charge of the Web Development team.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
- Manages / supervises web development projects throughout the development lifecycle while engaging in training and mentoring of interns.
- Ensured cross-browser compatibility by utilizing progressive enhancement techniques that allowed for optimal display on a wide range of devices.
- Increased website traffic through search engine optimization strategies and targeted content creation.
- This has helped company to internally groom local talents
- Solely built full-stack bookkeeper application, using MERN stack, to enable book readers to keep track of books that they have read and intend to read.
- Assisted in creation of detailed project specifications, outlining key requirements for successful implementation of client objectives.
- Migrated websites to new platform to minimize downtime and maintain seamless user experiences.
NodeJS Developer
Decagon Digital Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Led team of six engineers that built full-stack application converting call time to cash, making possible for people to convert excess airtime to cash.
- Worked on team that delivered functional chat application built with React, Redux, Socket IO, and Node.js within week of notice.
- App tested and used for team communication.
- Automated projects lifecycle with CI/CD using GitHub Actions, enhancing delivery by 50%.
Web Developer
Freelancer
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed over 20 websites from front to backend using Node.js, JavaScript, React and HTML.
- Enhanced user experience and accomplished webpage objectives for 15 clients by creating site structure, navigation, page optimization, and graphics integration.
- Implemented enhancements that improved web functionality by 30% and responsiveness by 25%.
- Designed and maintained both corporate and client websites totaling 35, using scripting languages and content management systems including WordPress.
Education
Bachelor of Library and Information Science / Economics -
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 11.2011 - 05.2016
Skills
- Programming Languages and Frameworks: JavaScript, NodeJS, TypeScript, ExpressJS, NestJS, Python - Django, Java - Spring boot
- Databases, ORMs and ODMs, Deployment and Version Control: MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL, GraphQL, Sequelize, Mongoose, Prisma, AWS, Cpanel Hosting, Heroku, Versel, Git & GitHub, Docker $ DockerHub
Soft Skills and Project Management: Agile Methodology, Enterprise Design Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Leadership, Team Coordination, Gira, Asana Experience, Fast learner, Excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with containerization
Proficient in RESTful APIs
Certification
02/21/23, Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, IBM
Projects
10/2023, 01/2024, LIS System - A laboratory Information, Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, Prisma, Postgresql, http://dev.octocare.co/, Lead and coordinated a seven man team that built the project., Led a backend development team in the creation of the Laboratory Information System, a vital component of the Health Information Management System (HIMS) built by Octosoft and code named Octodoc, designed to manage medical tests., Made rules for the developed branch and also set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
Timeline
Software Developer
Farmzone Africa
01.2023 - 06.2023
NodeJS Developer
Decagon Digital Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2022
Full Stack Developer
Daydreams Media
11.2021 - 01.2023
Web Developer
Nawill IT Solutions
03.2021 - 12.2022
Web Developer
Freelancer
12.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Library and Information Science / Economics -
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
11.2011 - 05.2016
Backend Developer
Octosoft Technologies Ltd
7 2023 - Current
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