Benjamin Okafor - Software Engineer | Full-stack Developer - Software Engineer

About

Accomplished Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in designing and deploying scalable web and mobile solutions, complemented by 1 year of impactful technical leadership. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into production-ready applications, optimize solutions for performance, and maintain robust data integrity, including seamless database migrations, while also mentoring over 50 aspiring engineers.

Work Experience

Web Developer & Mobile App Developer

Freelancer | Contract

Apr 2024 - Present

Developed and deployed robust, client-centric full-stack web and mobile applications, ensuring secure integrations and optimized user experiences across various platforms and client requirements.

Engineered and integrated real-time crypto price feeds and automated balance updates for investment dashboards, ensuring critical data accuracy and delivering high-performance front-end experiences.
Executed a seamless migration of MySQL databases to MongoDB Atlas, achieving zero downtime and maintaining stringent data integrity across critical application data.
Implemented robust and secure email notification systems for account activity, transactions, and system updates, significantly enhancing user trust and operational reliability.
Designed and optimized responsive, dark-themed dashboards utilizing modern UI libraries, significantly improving user engagement, accessibility, and cross-platform compatibility.

Instructor

NIIT (National Institute of Information & Tech)

Jul 2023 - Present

Anambra, Nigeria

Led comprehensive technical instruction and mentorship for over 50 aspiring software engineers, driving their technical excellence and industry readiness in full-stack development through practical and theoretical training.

Directed technical development for 50+ students in Python, RDBMS, and React, delivering engaging lectures and practical sessions to foster deep technical proficiency.
Mentored emerging software engineers through the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for real-world projects, instilling best coding practices and scalable architectural principles.
Provided critical technical guidance and conducted rigorous code reviews, optimizing student solutions for enhanced performance, maintainability, and adherence to industry-leading standards.
Designed and integrated a forward-thinking curriculum incorporating modern web and database technologies, including advanced UI/UX principles and cross-browser compatibility.

Education

Software Engineering

NIIT Pune

Feb 2022

Anambra, Nigeria

Projects

Multi-location E-commerce Applications

Feb 2025 - Present

Designed, developed, and deployed multi-location e-commerce applications with custom admin panels, dynamic menus, Paystack payment integration, and table reservation features.

NGO Website

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Designed and deployed a responsive NGO website, effectively showcasing the organization's mission, projects, and contact information to a global audience.

User Profile Systems with Advanced Authentication

Jan 2022 - May 2024

Implemented user profile systems with restrictions (e.g., username change once per year) and advanced authentication flows (OTP + 2FA).

Languages

English

Skills

Web Development & Design

Next.js
Node.js
HTML5
CSS3
Tailwind CSS
UI Design
Server-Side Rendering
React
Front-end Performance Optimization
Cross-Browser Compatibility
Accessibility

Backend & API Integration

Secure REST APIs
Authentication (JWT, NextAuth)
Session Management
API Design
Unit Testing Principles
GraphQL

Core Competencies

Code Quality Optimization
Problem Solving
Scalable Architecture
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Cross-functional Collaboration
Agile Methodologies

Mobile Development

React Native
Java
Kotlin

Databases

MySQL (Schema Design, Stored Procedures, Optimization)
MongoDB
Postgres

Tools & DevOps

Git
GitHub
REST APIs
Paystack Integration
npm
Webpack
Vercel
Render
GitHub Copilot
Docker
Google Cloud Platform

Programming Languages

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
React Native
Java