Daniel Chibuike Okafor

Full Stack Web Developer | React • Next.js • Node.js
Anambra, NG.

About

A dedicated Full Stack Web Developer with a strong foundation in React, Next.js, and Node.js, complemented by emerging expertise in DevOps and Cloud fundamentals. Proven ability to build and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient real-world systems, leveraging technologies like JavaScript, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL. Eager to contribute a problem-solving mindset and continuous learning approach to drive impactful software solutions in dynamic startup and enterprise environments.

Work Experience

LionTech Solutions
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Full Stack Developer

Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and maintained full-stack web applications, designing RESTful APIs and building responsive UIs to deliver scalable digital solutions and optimize performance for client projects.

Highlights

Engineered and maintained robust full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Designed and integrated efficient RESTful APIs, facilitating seamless communication between frontend interfaces and scalable backend services.

Built responsive and modern user interfaces with Tailwind CSS, significantly improving user experience and accessibility across diverse devices.

Collaborated cross-functionally with designers and developers to deliver scalable digital solutions, optimizing application performance through efficient state management and code splitting.

Managed end-to-end deployment workflows using Git, GitHub, and Vercel, ensuring smooth development cycles and reliable application releases.

Freelance
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Tech Support & Web Development Assistant

Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical technical support and web development assistance, significantly enhancing project quality and facilitating advanced skill transfer to peers and clients.

Highlights

Resolved complex Next.js, Tailwind, and React issues through collaborative debugging, accelerating project delivery by an estimated 15% and ensuring client satisfaction.

Engineered seamless backend integrations for Android and web applications, optimizing data flow and enhancing system functionality, which reduced integration time by 10%.

Mentored and trained over 15 students and small business owners in web tool setup and management, improving their digital literacy and operational independence by 30%.

Freelance
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Frontend & Web Developer

Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered comprehensive freelance web development solutions, focusing on responsive design, UI components, and API integration to enhance user experience and application functionality.

Highlights

Developed and launched responsive web applications using React and Next.js, ensuring cross-device compatibility and optimal user engagement.

Created reusable UI components and dynamic animations with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion, enhancing visual appeal and user interaction across projects.

Integrated RESTful APIs to deliver dynamic data, significantly improving application functionality and responsiveness.

Optimized frontend performance through efficient component architecture and code optimization, ensuring fast loading times and smooth user experiences.

Provided technical support and web development guidance to clients and students, fostering digital literacy and project success.

Education

NIIT
Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Professional Diploma

Information Technology (Software Engineering)

Courses

Specialized in software development, web technologies, and system design

Gained hands-on experience building full-stack web applications

Completed practical projects using React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS.

Frontend Development

React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Responsive Design, UI/UX, Animations.

Backend Development

Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, Spring Boot.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL.

DevOps & Cloud

Linux Server Management, Git, GitHub, CI/CD Fundamentals, Nexus Repository, Server Provisioning, Application Deployment, Security Best Practices, DevSecOps, Zero Trust.

Tools & Platforms

VS Code, Postman.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Debugging, Clean Code, Component-Based Architecture, Scalable Systems, System Monitoring, System Reliability, System Efficiency, Continuous Learning, Mentorship.

Projects

Secure Mobile Authentication System

Summary

As a Full-Stack Mobile Engineer, developed a robust mobile application with secure user authentication, integrating an Android frontend with a Spring Boot backend to deliver a seamless and protected user experience, demonstrating end-to-end mobile-backend integration and proficiency in secure development practices.

Scalable Student Information Management Platform

Summary

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, designed and implemented a comprehensive, scalable full-stack web application for student management, featuring robust CRUD operations and a RESTful API architecture for efficient data handling, showcasing data-driven web application development and foundational DevOps practices.

Dynamic Institutional Web Platform

Summary

As a Frontend Web Developer, engineered a multi-page, content-rich university website featuring interactive elements, client-side data storage, and a chatbot for enhanced user engagement and information delivery, demonstrating expertise in robust web design and user experience optimization.

Interactive Frontend Portfolio System

Summary

As a Frontend Engineer and UI Animation Specialist, constructed a high-performance, visually engaging designer portfolio leveraging modern frontend frameworks and animation libraries to showcase creative work with dynamic transitions, highlighting advanced UI/UX and performance optimization skills.