Hi, I’m Ikechukwu Orji, a software engineer with over five years of experience in information technology and services, working on game development, web development, and project management. I’m skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails. I also mentor aspiring software engineers, sharing my knowledge and passion for technology and innovation. I am always eager to learn new skills, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful solutions. I enjoy architecting robust, scalable systems and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I thrive on mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and helping clients translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Ikechukwu Orji

Hi, I’m Ikechukwu Orji, a software engineer with over five years of experience in information technology and services, working on game development, web development, and project management. I’m skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails. I also mentor aspiring software engineers, sharing my knowledge and passion for technology and innovation. I am always eager to learn new skills, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful solutions. I enjoy architecting robust, scalable systems and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I thrive on mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and helping clients translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

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Hi, I’m Ikechukwu Orji, a software engineer with over five years of experience in information technology and services, working on game development, web development, and project management. I’m skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Node.js, Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails. I also mentor aspiring software engineers, sharing my knowledge and passion for technology and innovation. I am always eager to learn new skills, collaborate with diverse teams, and create impactful solutions.

I enjoy architecting robust, scalable systems and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I thrive on mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and helping clients translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer (Remote) at Monie Point, Nigeria
January 1, 2025 - Present
Maintained and upgraded legacy systems to meet industry standards. Fixed recurring bugs and ensured proper testing.
Senior Software Engineer (Remote) at The Folklore Inc, USA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Designed and implemented a robust DynamoDB-based messaging system to replace expensive third-party chat solutions. Implemented a bulk uploader to allow bulk product uploads and Shopify product syncing. Refactored global state management to improve performance.
Senior Software Engineer (Remote) at Plaqad Inc, Nigeria
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Architected a new product with Rails on the backend and React on the frontend; the system consisted of three interconnected applications communicating via Kafka.
Software Engineer (Remote) at Codementor.io
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Delivered advanced mentorship in full-stack development (MERN stack) and guided clients through architecture and implementation of scalable web applications; mentored over 150 professionals and conducted live coding sessions to troubleshoot and improve code quality.
Software Engineer (Remote) at Fluxx Labs, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Modified existing software applications to correct errors, enhance performance, and ensure compatibility with new hardware. Led comprehensive software testing and validation procedures, and analyzed user needs to ensure alignment with business goals.
Software Engineer at Andela, Nigeria
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Modified existing software applications to correct errors and improve reliability. Developed and directed comprehensive software testing and validation procedures; mentored junior developers and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver improvements.

Education

BSc Mathematics at Federal University of Technology, Owerri
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

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Industry Experience

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