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Kalu Chinasa Agu

Fullstack Engineer, Focused on Backend, Skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript React, Node.js, Express.js, Docker and AWS

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Enugu, Nigeria
Backend Engineer at Computan
Studied Electrical Engineering at Nnamdi Azikwie
Computer Software
Joined August 2, 2022

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About
Hi, My name is Chinasa Kalu, I'm a passionate Software Engineer whose goal is to deliver or be part of a team that provides timely and high-quality software solutions to the world. Working as a Backend Engineer in a fast-growing software development company for years, I spent every day working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in a stressful, fast-paced, innovation-driven, and customer service-based environment. I am a pro at effective communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, time management, working under pressure, accuracy, and the work ethic needed to succeed in the dev world. Front-End: JavaScript, React.js, Redux, HTML5, CSS3 Back-End: TypeScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Docker Tools & Methods: Git, GitHub, Heroku, Netlify, Mobile/Responsive Development, TDD, Chrome Dev Tools Professional: Remote Pair-Programming, Teamwork, Mentoring, Problem solving, Detail-oriented, Goal driven
Experience
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Computan
Apr 2022 – Present
Canada/Remote
Backend Engineer
● Added a feature that enables managers to evaluate staff and recommend appropriate training programs for them to the company’s staff and recruitment management application. ● Integrate a new news feed source for a client’s news website which increases the content quality of the page.
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System trackers Technology
Mar 2021 – Mar 2022
Nigeria/Remote
Backend Engineer
● Developed 50+ features across multiple client projects and created new software based on business requirements and specification ● Contributed to building a stock tracker for a client to keep track of product stock. This app brought about efficiency in the client's business and led to 48% profit in 6months. ● Built a school management system for a client that brought about automation in the school administrative tasks, improved learning, and enabled the school to continue to run during the covid19 lockdown.
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System Trackers Technology
Apr 2020 – Mar 2021
Nigeria/Remote
Software Engineer
● Collaborated with a team of 6 Engineers to develop and maintain several scalable, secured, and high-performant apps for company clients. ● Added Stripe payment functionality to a food booking application which led to a 70% profit rise within 2months. ● Ensured all privileged routes are protected accordingly by implementing user authentication and authorization to an existing travel application.
Education
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Nnamdi Azikwie
Jul 2008 – Aug 2013
B.Eng, Electrical Engineering