Hi, I'm Uchechukwu Okenwa, a Backend Developer with over 2 years of hands-on experience specializing in Node.js and MongoDB. I have a passion for building scalable APIs, integrating AI-powered logic, and working collaboratively in agile teams. Recently, I completed a 6-month internship at Genesys Learnable where I developed production-ready MVPs. I enjoy solving complex problems and have worked on exciting projects like an AI-powered fact verification platform and a real-time multiplayer trivia game. I'm always eager to learn and strengthen my skills in clean architecture, teamwork, and delivering high-quality code.…

Uchechukwu Okenwa

Hi, I'm Uchechukwu Okenwa, a Backend Developer with over 2 years of hands-on experience specializing in Node.js and MongoDB. I have a passion for building scalable APIs, integrating AI-powered logic, and working collaboratively in agile teams. Recently, I completed a 6-month internship at Genesys Learnable where I developed production-ready MVPs. I enjoy solving complex problems and have worked on exciting projects like an AI-powered fact verification platform and a real-time multiplayer trivia game. I'm always eager to learn and strengthen my skills in clean architecture, teamwork, and delivering high-quality code.…

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Hi, I’m Uchechukwu Okenwa, a Backend Developer with over 2 years of hands-on experience specializing in Node.js and MongoDB. I have a passion for building scalable APIs, integrating AI-powered logic, and working collaboratively in agile teams. Recently, I completed a 6-month internship at Genesys Learnable where I developed production-ready MVPs.

I enjoy solving complex problems and have worked on exciting projects like an AI-powered fact verification platform and a real-time multiplayer trivia game. I’m always eager to learn and strengthen my skills in clean architecture, teamwork, and delivering high-quality code.

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Skills

Experience Level

JavaScript
Expert
Node.js
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Socket.IO
Intermediate
GitHub
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate

Work Experience

Backend Developer at Genesy Tech Hub
December 14, 2024 - Present
Working as an intern
Backend Intern at Genesys Learnable
June 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Collaborated with intern PMs and designers to build two functional MVPs. Participated in code reviews, sprint planning, and feature rollouts. Strengthened skills in clean architecture, teamwork, and production-readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Enugu State University of Science and Technology
January 10, 2025 - November 30, 2026

Qualifications

Genesy Tech Hub Learnable Backend Developer Certification
December 14, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Collaborated with a team of interns in various tech paths to buid MVPs

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming
    paper EightBit Casual Game Platform

    🎮 Eightbit Casual Game Platform

    This is the backend for the Casual Web Game Platform, a unified system that supports multiple casual games like Trivia and Memory Card, with real-time multiplayer features, user sessions, leaderboards, and social interactions.

    Features

    • Trivia Game

      • Single & Multiplayer mode
      • Dynamic quiz generation via Open Trivia API
      • Session tracking and score management

    • Memory Card Game

    • Turn-based matching game

    • Real-time room synchronization

    • Multiplayer Matchmaking

    • Room creation & joining

    • Game state synchronization

    • Real-time interactions using WebSocket