I am Odinaka Joy, a backend and full-stack engineer with 4+ years of experience building reliable and scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, and Next.js, delivering clean and efficient solutions for startups and SaaS platforms. I have contributed to open-source projects as both an Outreachy intern and mentor, and worked on production systems like AcceleratorApp and KingsooERP, helping global incubators manage startups. What sets me apart is my ability to combine strong backend expertise with a passion for solving complex problems and mentoring others. I am also expanding into AI engineering, exploring how to integrate large language models into web systems.

Odinaka Joy

I am Odinaka Joy, a backend and full-stack engineer with 4+ years of experience building reliable and scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, and Next.js, delivering clean and efficient solutions for startups and SaaS platforms. I have contributed to open-source projects as both an Outreachy intern and mentor, and worked on production systems like AcceleratorApp and KingsooERP, helping global incubators manage startups. What sets me apart is my ability to combine strong backend expertise with a passion for solving complex problems and mentoring others. I am also expanding into AI engineering, exploring how to integrate large language models into web systems.

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I am Odinaka Joy, a backend and full-stack engineer with 4+ years of experience building reliable and scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, and Next.js, delivering clean and efficient solutions for startups and SaaS platforms.

I have contributed to open-source projects as both an Outreachy intern and mentor, and worked on production systems like AcceleratorApp and KingsooERP, helping global incubators manage startups. What sets me apart is my ability to combine strong backend expertise with a passion for solving complex problems and mentoring others. I am also expanding into AI engineering, exploring how to integrate large language models into web systems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Backend Developer at AcceleratorApp
October 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Built and maintained an incubation platform serving 300+ startups and 10,000+ users. Designed backend features with Node.js and Express.js, focusing on performance and reliability. Improved integrations for startup application reviews, reporting, and user management.
OCaml Developer at Tarides
July 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Contributed to Irmin, a Git-like OCaml database, by adding web integration features. Worked on a GraphQL API for opam packages, improving developer tooling in the OCaml ecosystem. Collaborated with senior engineers to maintain open-source standards and code quality.
Outreachy Intern at OCaml Labs
August 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Built GraphQL APIs and enhanced developer tooling for the OCaml ecosystem.
Team Lead & Backend Developer at Loctech IT Solutions
December 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025
Led a team of four to build an ERP system automating years of manual processing.
Backend Developer (Contract) at Loctech IT Solutions
December 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025
Contract Role: Sep - Dec 2021; built an online learning management system.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND), Computer Science at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
September 12, 2011 - September 23, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics