Hi, I’m Chidera Nwogu, a backend-focused software engineer with 3+ years of experience building production APIs and data-driven systems using Node.js, Express.js and NestJS, and more recently Golang. I excel at system design, database modeling, and performance optimization.\n\nI enjoy improving existing codebases and supporting live production systems, and I share knowledge as a technical instructor. I’m passionate about reliable software, secure coding practices, and helping teams ship solid solutions.

Chidera Nwogu

Hi, I’m Chidera Nwogu, a backend-focused software engineer with 3+ years of experience building production APIs and data-driven systems using Node.js, Express.js and NestJS, and more recently Golang. I excel at system design, database modeling, and performance optimization.\n\nI enjoy improving existing codebases and supporting live production systems, and I share knowledge as a technical instructor. I’m passionate about reliable software, secure coding practices, and helping teams ship solid solutions.

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Hi, I’m Chidera Nwogu, a backend-focused software engineer with 3+ years of experience building production APIs and data-driven systems using Node.js, Express.js and NestJS, and more recently Golang. I excel at system design, database modeling, and performance optimization.\n\nI enjoy improving existing codebases and supporting live production systems, and I share knowledge as a technical instructor. I’m passionate about reliable software, secure coding practices, and helping teams ship solid solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer & Technical Instructor at Neocloud Technologies
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led training for 50+ cohorts in full-stack development with emphasis on backend APIs and real-world use cases; delivered cybersecurity training focused on secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities; rebuilt and maintained a student registration platform supporting 30+ active cohorts; improved an examination platform supporting 30 concurrent cohorts.
Software Development Intern at NIIT
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Built and supported custom web applications for internal and client use; focused on backend development including API authentication and MySQL database design; gained exposure to Azure deployment and basic production workflows.

Education

B.Sc. Computer Software Engineering at Babcock University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Oracle Database 12c
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Java SE OCA & OCP
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
NYSC Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other