I am a detail-oriented Front-End Engineer and UI/UX designer with over 7 years of hands-on experience building responsive web applications and intuitive user interfaces. I specialize in ReactJS, PostgreSQL integration with query builders like Knex.js, and scalable component-driven design using Material-UI. I enjoy turning complex challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions that perform well across devices. I thrive in collaborative, remote environments, managing wireframes, prototypes, and design systems to deliver high-quality, data-driven results under tight deadlines. I’m motivated by solving problems, improving usability, and ensuring data integrity in every project.

Michael Opara

I am a detail-oriented Front-End Engineer and UI/UX designer with over 7 years of hands-on experience building responsive web applications and intuitive user interfaces. I specialize in ReactJS, PostgreSQL integration with query builders like Knex.js, and scalable component-driven design using Material-UI. I enjoy turning complex challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions that perform well across devices. I thrive in collaborative, remote environments, managing wireframes, prototypes, and design systems to deliver high-quality, data-driven results under tight deadlines. I’m motivated by solving problems, improving usability, and ensuring data integrity in every project.

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I am a detail-oriented Front-End Engineer and UI/UX designer with over 7 years of hands-on experience building responsive web applications and intuitive user interfaces. I specialize in ReactJS, PostgreSQL integration with query builders like Knex.js, and scalable component-driven design using Material-UI. I enjoy turning complex challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions that perform well across devices.

I thrive in collaborative, remote environments, managing wireframes, prototypes, and design systems to deliver high-quality, data-driven results under tight deadlines. I’m motivated by solving problems, improving usability, and ensuring data integrity in every project.

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Language

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Work Experience

Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education, Umuahia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles; delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards; created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts; taught technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI, resulting in a 25% increase in user engagement; conducted user research and usability testing; built responsive designs using Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies, Abuja
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components; improved website load speed by 30% through performance optimization; integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across social media platforms; increased brand visibility and community engagement; analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO; supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis; collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education, Umuahia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI, boosting user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs with Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies, Abuja
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - June 5, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI which boosted user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs using Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across social media platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI which boosted user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs using Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - June 9, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across various platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education, Umuahia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI which boosted user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs using Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies, Abuja
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across social media platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI that boosted user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs with Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - April 27, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Product Designer at Aptech Computer Education, Umuahia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mentored students on design systems and UI principles. Delivered client projects from ideation to visual design, including websites, mobile apps, and dashboards. Created wireframes, prototypes, and responsive layouts. Taught technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
UI/UX Designer (Remote) at DesignSync Solutions
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Redesigned a SaaS platform UI, boosting user engagement by 25%. Conducted user research and usability testing. Built responsive designs using Figma, Adobe XD, HTML5, and CSS3.
Frontend Developer at PixelEdge Technologies, Abuja
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Developed reusable ReactJS components. Improved load speed by 30% through performance optimization. Integrated RESTful APIs and debugged frontend/backend interfaces.
Social Media Manager at BrightWave Marketing Solutions
June 1, 2023 - June 10, 2024
Created engaging content strategies across platforms. Increased brand visibility and community engagement. Analyzed social metrics to optimize campaigns.
Jr. Product Designer Intern
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Conducted keyword research and on-page SEO. Supported UI/UX efforts and data analysis. Collaborated on system-level software requirements.
Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed and delivered 2+ shipped digital products, including mobile apps and responsive websites. Solved complex design challenges by developing innovative solutions tailored to client objectives. Managed multiple client projects, maintaining high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
Product Designer & Digital Content Strategist at Aptech Computer Education, Abuja
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Led the design of multiple web and mobile applications, focusing on responsive, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing designs. Mentored students in UI/UX principles, fostering skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user research. Utilized tools like Figma and Adobe XD to create high-fidelity prototypes and design systems for various projects. Introduced social media-focused design projects, boosting audience interaction for student portfolios. Managed SEO optimization and digital brand strategies to increase online reach.
Front-End Engineer (Remote Freelance/Contract-Based) at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and implemented responsive web applications using ReactJS and Material-UI, resulting in a 30% improvement in user engagement and load times across multiple client projects. Integrated PostgreSQL databases with Knex.js for seamless data querying and management, supporting scalable applications handling high-volume traffic. Wrote comprehensive unit tests with Jest to ensure code reliability, reducing production errors by 35% and facilitating smoother deployments. Entered and validated large datasets in spreadsheets and client portals, achieving 99% accuracy while collaborating remotely to resolve discrepancies. Delivered complex front-end solutions under strict deadlines with minimal supervision, incorporating strong problem-solving to optimize performance in collaborative team environments.
Frontend Engineer (Volunteer) at Media Team
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed to a media project by creating user-friendly interfaces and optimizing online branding. Assisted with digital campaigns and online community engagement.
Freelance UI/UX Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed and delivered 2+ shipped digital products, including mobile apps and responsive websites. Solved design challenges with innovative solutions tailored to client objectives. Managed multiple client projects, delivering high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
Product Designer & Digital Content Strategist at Aptech Computer Education, Abuja
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Led design of multiple web and mobile applications with a focus on responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Mentored students in UI/UX, wireframing, prototyping, and user research. Used tools like Figma and Adobe XD to create high-fidelity prototypes and design systems. Led SEO optimization and digital branding initiatives to broaden reach.
Front-End Engineer (Remote Freelance/Contract-Based) at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and implemented responsive web applications using ReactJS and Material-UI; integrated PostgreSQL databases with Knex.js to support scalable apps handling high-traffic workloads. Wrote unit tests with Jest reducing production errors and enabling smoother deployments. Managed data querying and validation in client portals and spreadsheets.
Frontend Engineer (Volunteer) at Media Team
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed to a media project by creating user-friendly interfaces and optimizing online branding. Assisted with digital campaigns and online community engagement.

Education

Advanced Diploma at Software Engineering (ADSE)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma at Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma at Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma at Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Diploma at Software Engineering
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering at Aptech Computer Education, Abuja
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma at High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering at Aptech Computer Education, Abuja
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Google: Data, Data Everywhere
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Google: Introduction to AI
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
AWS: Migrating to AWS Cloud
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Introduction to Data, Data Everywhere – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – IBM
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Migrating to AWS Cloud – AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Introduction to Data, Data Everywhere – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – IBM
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Migrating to AWS Cloud – AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment