Jude Ugwu
Software Engineer
Lagos
Summary
Experienced software developer with over 5+ years of expertise in building and scaling web applications using PHP and Laravel. Have led and developed projects including multi-currency wallet systems, Financial tech applications, and e-learning platforms. Proficient in backend development, RESTful APIs, integrations to third-party services, and implementation of secure payment gateway solutions.
Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organization goals
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Backend Developer | Team Lead
CodelandCS
01.2021 - Current
- Led the design and development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), achieving release within 2 months.
- Developed features for instructor course creation and lecture management.
- Developed student attendance tracker and assignment managment feature.
- Implemented API gateway integrations for recurring student payments, supporting multiple payment methods, including cryptocurrency.
- Integrated third-party APIs from external platforms into the web application.
- Developed RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange between clients and servers in a distributed environment.
- Led the team during the customer acquisition phase, successfully acquiring the first 100 paying users within the first month post-MVP release.
- Provided ongoing assistance and support to resolve technical issues, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.
PHP Developer
Cubracks
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Architected the full application flow for a multi-currency wallet system.
- Developed the funds transfer feature, enabling users to transfer funds within the application and to external banks through payment gateway APIs.
- Created a real-time currency rate feed to prevent customer losses during currency conversions.
- Implemented rate-limiting and security features, including hashing, to ensure data integrity and safety.
- Developed access control and role-based authorization for secure administrative endpoints.
PHP Instructor
Aptech Computer Education
10.2020 - 02.2022
- I introduced advanced tutoring sessions for aspiring web developers, focusing on fundamental concepts and practical skills. This resulted in a 22% increase in applications from individuals eager to learn web development, many of whom requested to be included in my next batch.
- I trained students on topics including Frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and Backend technologies: PHP/Laravel Framework, and MySQL databases.
- I developed the CASHOUT FINTECH APP as the final practical project for my students, and the experience gained from this project helped over 18 students secure their first internship roles.
- I implemented mid-term quizzes and seminars, resulting in a 76% increase in student participation in class and project activities.
- I reviewed student projects and provided coding support and career advice to enhance their learning experience and skill development.
- I organized and managed semester examinations for students, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with academic standards. My approach led to a 45% improvement in exam performance, resulting in outstanding overall results.
Backend PHP Developer
Digital Dreams
08.2019 - 09.2020
- I built a WhatsApp chat widget for our client, which led to a 15% increase in sales by allowing customers to place orders directly through WhatsApp. It also helped reduce the cost of employing multiple customer service representatives.
- I developed a CV builder that helps users easily and dynamically create professional CVs and portfolios. It supports multiple templates and automatically generates a personalized website and URL for each user.
- I developed a blog website for a client that features job openings and news tailored for medical students seeking full-time positions or internships.
- I developed a timetable management system with features that allow teachers to easily manage their schedules, ensuring there are no time clashes with other teachers.
- I created a migration tool to help teachers seamlessly transfer recorded results from Excel into the application.
Web Developer
PHIXLAB
02.2019 - 07.2019
- I developed the Riidit API for the Leaderboard Aggregator feature, which ranked students across multiple schools based on their test performance. This feature led to an increase of 120 active users, as students were motivated to compete for the top spot on the leaderboard and win the prize that month.
- I developed a desktop version of the Riidit App using Electron JS and Node JS, enabling high school students to practice computer-based tests. This allowed us to onboard an additional 21 schools, as the app could now be installed on school computers.
- I implemented a caching feature on the questions and answers endpoint, allowing similar previous searches to be indexed and managed using JSON for efficient data caching.
Education
Advanced Diploma In Software Engineering - Computer Science
Applied Technologies (Aptech )
India 08.2024 - 08.2024
Skills
PHP / Laravel
HTML5 / CSS3
MYSQL / MONGODB
Nodejs / Typescript
Docker / Kubernates
Redis
AWS
Problem-Solving
GitHub collaboration
Timeline
Advanced Diploma In Software Engineering - Computer Science
Applied Technologies (Aptech )
08.2024 - 08.2024
Backend Developer | Team Lead
CodelandCS
01.2021 - Current
PHP Developer
Cubracks
12.2020 - 03.2022
PHP Instructor
Aptech Computer Education
10.2020 - 02.2022
Backend PHP Developer
Digital Dreams
08.2019 - 09.2020
Web Developer
PHIXLAB
02.2019 - 07.2019
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