I am a versatile software engineer and technical educator with 3+ years of production experience architecting full-stack web applications, shipping developer tooling, and mentoring 100+ developers to industry readiness. I specialize in bridging code architecture with practical knowledge transfer, leading curriculum design, code reviews, and workshops to deliver secure, scalable software and confident engineers.

Richard Raphael A.

I am a versatile software engineer and technical educator with 3+ years of production experience architecting full-stack web applications, shipping developer tooling, and mentoring 100+ developers to industry readiness. I specialize in bridging code architecture with practical knowledge transfer, leading curriculum design, code reviews, and workshops to deliver secure, scalable software and confident engineers.

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I am a versatile software engineer and technical educator with 3+ years of production experience architecting full-stack web applications, shipping developer tooling, and mentoring 100+ developers to industry readiness.

I specialize in bridging code architecture with practical knowledge transfer, leading curriculum design, code reviews, and workshops to deliver secure, scalable software and confident engineers.

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Work Experience

Software Developer & Instructor at Myteacher Institute
June 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and deployed more than three scalable web applications used in educational case studies, improving student engagement by 40%. Delivered practical training in web and mobile app development, successfully enabling over 50 students to gain industry-ready skills. Developed and optimized RESTful APIs to ensure seamless front-end and back-end integration, reducing API response times by 30%. Mentored students on secure coding practices, boosting project security compliance scores.
Software & Mobile App Developer at BrandHive Concepts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Built cross-platform mobile and web applications for branding, marketing, and product launches, increasing client conversion rates by 25%. Integrated third-party APIs and cloud services to enhance data analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborated with teams to deliver budget-friendly, high-quality digital solutions, meeting all project deadlines. Conducted in-depth code reviews to ensure scalability and adherence to best practices.
Freelance Web Developer at Domus Concepts
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created responsive web platforms that improved property search efficiency by 35% for clients. Enhanced UI/UX using modern front-end frameworks, increasing session duration by 28%. Developed interactive features such as real-time property listings, reducing search time for users. Implemented a collaborative data feed with property agents, cutting system downtime by 50%.
Lead Coding Instructor & Curriculum Architect at Myteacher Institute
June 1, 2022 - Present
Architected and delivered a full-stack curriculum (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MERN) to 100+ students; improved project completion rates by 40% through deployment-focused, hands-on instruction; mentored 10+ junior developers to portfolio-ready status; led workshops on authentication patterns (JWT, RBAC) and secure API design, contributing to measurable improvements in student security implementations.
Front-End Engineer (Contract) at BrandHive Concepts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Drove 25% increase in client conversion rates through performance-optimized, mobile-first React/Next.js applications with SSR and Core Web Vitals optimization; architected modular component libraries reducing post-launch bug reports by 35% and accelerating feature delivery timelines across 3 client projects; integrated Google Analytics to enhance data-driven marketing strategies; established CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Render; enforced cross-browser compatibility and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Front-End Developer (Contract) at Kirimac Resources
January 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Delivered fully responsive business website showcasing construction services, project portfolios, and contact information; implemented mobile-first design achieving Google Mobile-Friendly test compliance; built clean business-facing UI with service categorization, recent projects gallery, and integrated contact forms to drive client inquiries; managed ongoing domain configuration, hosting infrastructure, and content updates post-deployment.

Education

Full-Stack Web Development at Myteacher Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Computer Science at Rivers State University
January 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at Rivers State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2029
Full-Stack Web Development Certification at Myteacher Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Data Analysis
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Mobile App Development
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Front-End Website Development
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Back-End Website Development
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Computer Operations & IT Support
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Cisco AI Technical Practitioner (AITECH)
January 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Cisco AI Business Practitioner (AIBIZ)
January 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Mobile Application Development (React Native/Expo)
January 1, 2024 - May 2, 2026
Front-End Web Development (HTML, CSS)
January 1, 2021 - May 2, 2026
Back-End Web Development (MERN Stack)
January 1, 2021 - May 2, 2026
Data Analysis (Excel, SQL)
January 1, 2021 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services