I am a results-driven PHP web developer with over four years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining responsive web applications. I have a strong passion for writing clean, scalable code and solving user-centric problems, always striving to optimize performance and collaborate cross-functionally. Currently, I am building an ICT brand focused on web development, training, and consultancy, where I also lead a small agile team. I enjoy learning continuously, engaging with clients, and delivering high-value digital solutions that prioritize speed and efficiency.

Akawu Benjamin

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I am a results-driven PHP web developer with over four years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining responsive web applications. I have a strong passion for writing clean, scalable code and solving user-centric problems, always striving to optimize performance and collaborate cross-functionally. Currently, I am building an ICT brand focused on web development, training, and consultancy, where I also lead a small agile team. I enjoy learning continuously, engaging with clients, and delivering high-value digital solutions that prioritize speed and efficiency.

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I am a results-driven PHP web developer with over four years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining responsive web applications. I have a strong passion for writing clean, scalable code and solving user-centric problems, always striving to optimize performance and collaborate cross-functionally.

Currently, I am building an ICT brand focused on web development, training, and consultancy, where I also lead a small agile team. I enjoy learning continuously, engaging with clients, and delivering high-value digital solutions that prioritize speed and efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Co-Founder at Benaki Concepts
September 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024
Building an ICT brand for Web Development, Trainings and Consultancy. Learned how to craft a clear vision and elevator pitch, presenting to investors, clients, and partners with confidence. Learned to validate ideas quickly through MVPs and market research. Gained experience in understanding client personas, adjusting offerings based on feedback, and prioritizing features that deliver real value. Learned hiring, managing, motivating a small agile team, delegating tasks effectively and wearing multiple hats (developer, marketer, designer). Developed leadership skills in handling uncertainty, building team culture, and resolving conflicts. Developed skills in negotiation, customer service, relationship management, and developed high-performance web applications focusing on speed and efficiency.
Full Stack Web Developer at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Collaborated to build powerful web applications and improved usability and performance.
Full Stack Web Developer at Kemonai Technology
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Built powerful, swift web applications and improved usability and performance. Resolved workflow bugs and enhanced UI based on real-time feedback. Interacted with stakeholders to understand and refine requirements. Led projects and reviewed team work during development cycles.
Intern PHP Web Developer at Chibex Technology
January 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Built new features and maintained existing applications. Contributed graphic content for ongoing projects.
Student Industrial Trainee at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital – ICT Department
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Proposed and played a key role in in-house website development for the hospital.
Co-Founder at Benaki Concepts
September 1, 2023 - June 23, 2024
Building an ICT brand for Web Development, Trainings and Consultancy. Learnt how to craft a clear vision and elevator pitch, presenting to investors, clients, and partners with confidence. Learning how to validate ideas quickly through MVPs and market research. Learning to understand client personas and adjusting offerings based on feedback, prioritizing features and decisions that deliver real value. Learning Hiring, managing, and motivating a small, agile team, delegating tasks effectively and wearing multiple hats (e.g., developer, marketer, designer). Learning to lead through uncertainty, building team culture, and handling conflicts. Developed skills in negotiation, customer service, and relationship management. Developed high-performance web applications with a focus on speed and efficiency.
Full Stack Web Developer at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Collaborated to build powerful web applications and improved usability and performance.
Full Stack Web Developer at Kemonai Technology
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Built powerful, swift web applications and improved usability and performance. Resolved workflow bugs and enhanced UI based on real-time feedback. Interacted with stakeholders to understand and refine requirements. Led projects and reviewed team work during development cycles.
Intern PHP Web Developer at Chibex Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Built new features and maintained existing applications. Contributed graphic content for ongoing projects.
Student Industrial Trainee at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital – ICT Department
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Proposed and played a key role in in-house website development for the hospital.
Co-Founder at Benaki Concepts
September 1, 2023 - Present
Building an ICT brand for Web Development, Trainings and Consultancy. Developed skills in crafting clear vision and elevator pitches, presenting to investors, clients, and partners. Validated ideas through MVPs and market research. Managed and motivated a small agile team while wearing multiple hats including developer, marketer, and designer. Led through uncertainty, built team culture, handled conflicts, and developed negotiation, customer service, and relationship management skills. Developed high-performance web applications focused on speed and efficiency.
Full Stack Web Developer at Freelancing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated to build powerful web applications and improved usability and performance.
Full Stack Web Developer at Kemonai Technology
August 1, 2021 - Present
Built powerful, swift web applications and improved usability and performance. Resolved workflow bugs and enhanced UI based on real-time feedback. Interacted with stakeholders to understand and refine requirements. Led projects and reviewed team work during development cycles.
Intern PHP Web Developer at Chibex Technology
January 1, 2021 - Present
Built new features and maintained existing applications. Contributed graphic content for ongoing projects.
Student Industrial Trainee at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital – ICT Department
September 1, 2019 - Present
Proposed and played a key role in in-house website development for the hospital.

Education

BSc Computer Science at University of Calabar
September 19, 2016 - September 24, 2021

Qualifications

BSc Computer Science
October 24, 2018 - July 23, 2021
Full Stack & Database Development
February 15, 2021 - September 24, 2021

Industry Experience

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