Hi, I'm Kingsley Francis Okpo, a passionate software engineer with over 7 years of experience building scalable web applications and microservices. I've had the opportunity to work across various sectors including Ed-tech, E-commerce, AI, and human resources, which has sharpened my skills in Python, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS. I enjoy collaborating with teams in Agile environments and have a proven track record of improving system performance and driving innovation. Outside of work, I'm interested in creating user-centric solutions that solve complex problems, and I thrive on learning and adapting to new technologies to deliver excellent results.

Kingsley Francis Okpo

Hi, I'm Kingsley Francis Okpo, a passionate software engineer with over 7 years of experience building scalable web applications and microservices. I've had the opportunity to work across various sectors including Ed-tech, E-commerce, AI, and human resources, which has sharpened my skills in Python, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS. I enjoy collaborating with teams in Agile environments and have a proven track record of improving system performance and driving innovation. Outside of work, I'm interested in creating user-centric solutions that solve complex problems, and I thrive on learning and adapting to new technologies to deliver excellent results.

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Hi, I’m Kingsley Francis Okpo, a passionate software engineer with over 7 years of experience building scalable web applications and microservices. I’ve had the opportunity to work across various sectors including Ed-tech, E-commerce, AI, and human resources, which has sharpened my skills in Python, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS.

I enjoy collaborating with teams in Agile environments and have a proven track record of improving system performance and driving innovation. Outside of work, I’m interested in creating user-centric solutions that solve complex problems, and I thrive on learning and adapting to new technologies to deliver excellent results.

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English
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Yoruba
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at KiZush Construction
January 1, 2024 - June 18, 2024
Worked on HR software solutions to manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee performance. Balanced frontend and backend responsibilities while implementing DevOps practices for efficient deployment and scaling. Developed robust APIs and microservices using Node.js and NestJS for tasks such as applicant tracking, performance reviews, and payroll. Built clean, responsive frontend interfaces with React and SCSS, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers. Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and ensured secure infrastructure using AWS and Docker. Implemented role-based access control and secure authentication flows for various user types (HR, Admin, Staff). Optimized API response times and frontend load performance, improving overall user experience. Actively contributed to planning, code reviews, and sprint cycles within an Agile team.
Full Stack Developer at ODOMITERENTALS
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Contributed to the architecture and development of a large-scale business platform, focusing on backend services, API integrations, and secure payment processing. Developed and maintained core backend services using Python (FastAPI) and Node.js (TypeScript), handling carts, product management, user authentication, and order processing. Integrated secure payment gateways, including Stripe and PayPal, ensuring PCI compliance. Implemented search and recommendation algorithms using Elasticsearch, increasing product discovery and boosting user retention by 15%. Built and documented RESTful APIs for frontend consumption, enabling seamless React integration. Improved system performance with Redis caching and Celery task queues for background jobs like order confirmation emails and inventory sync. Collaborated with frontend developers to build responsive UI components and check out flows using React and Tailwind CSS. Deployed and scaled services using Nginx, Docker, and AWS EC2, ensuring uptim
Full Stack Developer at SUCASA GS
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Worked on a tourism experience platform aimed at enhancing travel across Nigeria. Built features that enabled clients to manage hotel, flight, apartment, and other bookings seamlessly, with real-time updates on top-rated services. Balanced frontend and backend development responsibilities while implementing DevOps practices for smooth deployment and scalability. Collaborated with the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team to monitor infrastructure health and maintain downtime budget. Developed robust APIs and microservices using Node.js and NestJS, handling tasks such as applicant tracking, performance reviews, and payroll. Built clean, responsive frontend interfaces with React and SCSS, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers. Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and ensured secure infrastructure using AWS and Docker. Implemented role-based access control and secure authentication flows. Optimized API response times and frontend load performance, improving

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Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Retail

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