Gerald Okafor
About Me
I am a passionate Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-quality web applications across fintech, e-commerce, and agritech industries. I specializes in React, Next.js, VueJS, and AngularJS, crafting user-centric, interactive interfaces while ensuring seamless API integration and CI/CD pipelines. With a strong focus on collaboration and mentorship, I works closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
6
Years of
Experience
15
Completed
Projects
Skills
HTML5
98%
CSS3
95%
Sass
90%
Styled-Components
90%
JavaScript (ES5/ES6)
90%
React
98%
TypeScript
98%
Redux / Redux Toolkit
99%
Next
85%
TypeScript
98%
Angular JS
95%
React-Native
95%
Node
95%
Express
98%
MongoDB / MSQL
85%
GraphQL
70%
A/B Testing
95%
Lazy Loading
98%
Code Splitting
85%
API Caching
70%
Jest
85%
React Testing Library
89%
Agile & Scrum
90%
Docker
70%
Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer
Fixit45, Lagos, Nigeria | 07/2023 - Present
Developed a scalable admin dashboard using React and Redux Toolkit. Refactored legacy code, reducing technical debt by 35%. Optimized API interactions, reducing response times from 700ms to under 200ms. Migrated frontend from Angular to React for better scalability.
Senior Software Engineer
Konga, Lagos, Nigeria | 06/2021 - 06/2023
Built a high-traffic e-commerce platform with React, Redux, and Next.js. Optimized backend API calls, reducing response times by 60%. Developed secure authentication & authorization mechanisms (JWT & OAuth). Led the transition to microservices architecture.
Frontend Engineer
Sterling Bank Plc, Lagos, Nigeria | 01/2019 - 05/2021
Designed and optimized Sterling Bank’s digital banking platform. Developed core banking features like payment processing and loan management. Enhanced multi-language support for improved user accessibility.
Full-stack Engineer
Rco Developers, United Kingdom | 06/2018 - 12/2018
Architected and developed complex web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript to enhance performance and scalability. Implemented advanced state management with Redux to optimize application responsiveness. Led frontend engineering efforts, mentoring junior developers and conducting in-depth code reviews. Collaborated with backend engineers to seamlessly integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Drove performance optimizations that improved application efficiency by 20%.
Services
Web Development
I build high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly web applications using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript. My focus is on delivering seamless user experiences with clean and maintainable code.
Mobile App Development
Creating cross-platform mobile applications with React Native, ensuring intuitive interfaces, smooth functionality, and optimized performance for both iOS and Android devices.
Backend Development
Developing robust and scalable backend systems with Node.js, Express, and GraphQL. I specialize in designing APIs, database management, and server-side optimizations for seamless integration with frontend applications.
SEO & Performance Optimization
Enhancing website visibility and speed through SEO best practices, performance optimizations, and advanced caching techniques. I ensure websites rank higher on search engines and load faster for better user engagement.
