I'm Jennifer Ogechi Okeke, a full-stack developer specializing in Java (Spring Boot) and REST API development, with growing experience in cloud platforms and secure backend systems. I enjoy working in agile teams, writing maintainable code, and applying test-driven development practices. I'm passionate about networking and security fundamentals and building reliable, scalable software across platforms. I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering value through well-documented APIs and clean architecture.

Jennifer Ogechi Okeke

I'm Jennifer Ogechi Okeke, a full-stack developer specializing in Java (Spring Boot) and REST API development, with growing experience in cloud platforms and secure backend systems. I enjoy working in agile teams, writing maintainable code, and applying test-driven development practices. I'm passionate about networking and security fundamentals and building reliable, scalable software across platforms. I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering value through well-documented APIs and clean architecture.

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I’m Jennifer Ogechi Okeke, a full-stack developer specializing in Java (Spring Boot) and REST API development, with growing experience in cloud platforms and secure backend systems. I enjoy working in agile teams, writing maintainable code, and applying test-driven development practices.

I’m passionate about networking and security fundamentals and building reliable, scalable software across platforms. I thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering value through well-documented APIs and clean architecture.

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Work Experience

Backend Developer (Java) at Coding Black Females
July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Built gamified goal and task management API featuring 15+ REST endpoints, authentication, and XP progression logic. Designed and deployed a custom Spring Data JPA query filters to retrieve user-specific tasks efficiently. Delivered the project following backend engineering practices, including endpoint documentation and JUnit tests to improve reliability.
Ambassador at Coding Black Females
January 1, 2025 - Present
Selected as part of the CBF Ambassador Network, a regional team supporting a wider community of 10,000+ Black women in tech across the UK. Contributed to organizing 10+ community-led events and talks across ambassador regions, including hosting and speaking at Southwest sessions to support early-career developers.
Software Developer at Digital Exhibition Group
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and deployed features for LOV3D, a platform with 2,170 active users across 29 countries, supporting both the main platform and the Digital Jewelry Week event. Implemented user interactions and media workflows for 158 digital jewels uploaded by global jewelry brands, like Gem Genève, LegacyGem & Tracr (De Beers platform).

Education

BSc Computer Science at University of the West of England, Bristol
September 1, 2025 - December 25, 2025
Diploma di Esame di Stato Finals at Pietro Paleocapa State Scientific High School, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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