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Emmanuel Popoola

Emmanuel Popoola

Frontend Engineer
Lagos

Summary

With over 5 years of experience as a ReactJS/NextJS developer, I am a highly proficient and versatile professional. I have a wide range of expertise in popular ReactJS/NextJS libraries and frameworks, enabling effective state management and delivering seamless user experiences. I possess a deep understanding of frontend development principles, with a proven ability to transform complex concepts into elegant and functional user interfaces. My keen eye for detail and passion for crafting visually stunning and responsive websites contribute to consistently high-quality solutions.
I excel in translating design mockups into interactive and responsive web interfaces, optimizing performance and user experience. I am adept at utilizing ReactJS/NextJS libraries and frameworks such as React Router for client-side routing and navigation, and Tailwind CSS for efficient and flexible styling.
Collaboration is at the core of my work ethos, and I thrive in team environments where collective creativity and problem-solving drive success. I actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and effectively communicate ideas to ensure project goals are achieved. My familiarity with agile methodologies ensures timely and efficient project delivery.
As a continuous learner, I stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the ReactJS/NextJS ecosystem. I actively engage in industry forums, attend conferences, and explore new tools and techniques to enhance my skill set. This enables me to consistently deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of modern web development.
I have a strong dedication to code quality and rigorously test and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. I am proficient in version control systems and source control management, SCM, like Git, GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, allowing for seamless collaboration and efficient code management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Frontend Software Engineer

Circue
London
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.

Frontend Engineer

Good People Group
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Single-handedly transformed UI/UX wireframes into visible web pages using React.js/Next.js.
  • Developed responsive and interactive user interfaces by leveraging React.js, creating dynamic components and efficient data flow.
  • Utilized popular React.js tools such as Redux and Redux Toolkit to manage application state and facilitate seamless data management.
  • Implemented client-side routing and ensuring smooth and intuitive user experiences within single-page applications.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs into React.js applications using libraries like Axios, enabling seamless communication with backend services.
  • Collaborated with designers to implement pixel-perfect designs, ensuring adherence to UI/UX guidelines and delivering visually appealing interfaces.
  • Leveraged power of Next.js to build server-side rendered and statically generated React.js applications, improving performance and SEO.
  • Employed Jest for unit testing React.js components, ensuring code quality and functionality throughout development process.
  • Utilized Git for version control, following branching and merging strategies to collaborate effectively with team members and manage codebase.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by effectively debugging and troubleshooting React.js applications, ensuring smooth functionality.

React/Nextjs Developer

Lifesavers
Ogun
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Produced websites compatible with multiple browsers.
  • Coded using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
  • Use regulatory and compliance standards for user interface designs.
  • Use React.js/Next.js in building experienced, scalable and performant frontend applications
  • Advocated for well-tested and documented, high quality code.
  • Guided customers on project stages and iterations with input on best practices, user needs and technology capabilities.

Frontend Engineer & Team Lead

E Skool Now Group
Port Harcout
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with JSX, React-Components, Tailwind CSS, and Typescript coding.
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
  • Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
  • Discussed site and app requirements with product designers to produce actionable development plans.
  • Improved tools to boost user interaction and deliver design versatility.
  • Led team of 5 developers to create usable interface for users

React Frontend Developer

Nineswitch
Lagos
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created both mobile and desktop web applications based on React, integrating Facebook's best practices for interface design.
  • Designed REST API calls using libraries like Axios or Fetch to streamline user interface performance.
  • Maintained high-level expertise in React state management strategies using redux.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs, and improving functionality.
  • Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
  • Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.

Frontend Engineer Intern

Google Developers Group - Twin Cities [GDG-TC]
Lagos
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Teamed on user-centric design strategy in translation of UI/UX and business requirements into coded solutions.
  • Coded using HTML, CSS and JavaScript and other tools to develop features for both mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Tested web-based product functionality and delivered iterations to customer.
  • Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
  • Performed user experience quality assurance testing to identify and remedy shortcomings.
  • Followed SDLC best practices within Agile environment to produce rapid iterations for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OGBOMOSO
11.2016 - 2021.11

No Degree - Computer Programming, Vendor Certification

Coursera, USA
01.2019 - 2020.02

Skills

Frontend Web Development

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Software

Linux OS operator

CI/CD Tooling

Docker

Interests

Open Source Projects

Continuous Learning

Collaboration and Community

Testing and Quality Assurance

Timeline

Frontend Software Engineer - Circue
08.2022 - 04.2023
React/Nextjs Developer - Lifesavers
03.2022 - 02.2023
Frontend Engineer - Good People Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
Frontend Engineer & Team Lead - E Skool Now Group
12.2021 - 01.2023
React Frontend Developer - Nineswitch
01.2021 - 12.2021
Coursera - No Degree, Computer Programming, Vendor Certification
01.2019 - 2020.02
Frontend Engineer Intern - Google Developers Group - Twin Cities [GDG-TC]
01.2018 - 01.2020
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
11.2016 - 2021.11
Emmanuel PopoolaFrontend Engineer