Senior Software Engineer

NWALO OKECHUKWU BRIGHT

Lagos, NG P: +*** 916-***-**** **************@*****.*** Portfolio Github LinkedIn EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA Nsukka, NG

Bachelor of Engineering, June, 2021.

Major in Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours) WORK EXPERIENCE (5 YEARS)

Fidelity Bank PLC Lagos, NG

Senior Frontend Developer Mar 2025 – Current

● Engineered the secure frontend architecture and API integration – SMART TELLER – for a core banking platform connected to Finacle, aimed at cutting operational costs by 70%.

● Developing the SMART TELLER application with redundancy and high availability for times when one Finacle connector is down, thus reducing downtime by 45%.

● Developed a custom design system using Tailwind CSS and Shadcn/UI for the bank. Increased design consistency by 85% and reduced frontend delivery time by 60%.

● Drove security-first development by implementing threat modelling, secure code reviews, dependency scanning, data encryption, and SAST, leading to a 75% reduction in frontend security issues across deployments.

● Improved application performance and cross-browser stability by 30%, integrating CI testing, performance audits, and best practices, while also reducing production bugs by 40%. Tenece - IT Professional Services Lagos, NG

Senior Frontend Developer Oct 2023 – Mar 2025

● Enhanced customer satisfaction to 90% by leading UX optimisations, refining UI interactions, and ensuring a seamless experience across platforms—validated by NPS scores and user feedback.

● I reduced bug reports by 50% and increased cross-browser compatibility by enforcing React best practices and implementing automated testing—leading to a 20% improvement in application stability.

● Accelerated development by 25% by integrating AI-powered tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude AI, V0.io, and Cursor), streamlining workflows, and fostering team collaboration—resulting in faster feature delivery.

● Improved code quality by 30% and application stability by 15% by driving best practices in architecture, code reviews, and debugging, while mentoring junior engineers to elevate team-wide standards.

Cutstruct Technology Limited Lagos-Remote, NG

Full Stack Developer (Frontend Heavy)Oct 2022 – Oct 2023

● Led the development of a cutting-edge software platform (Cutstruct Marketplace and Enterprise solution, FHF project, etc.) using the MERN stack to optimise supply chain processes in the construction industry and reduce operational inefficiencies by 35%.

● Converted Figma designs into pixel-perfect UI and developed responsive web pages using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and UI toolkits like Material UI and Shadcn, reducing design-development time by 25% and increasing user engagement by 20%.

● I worked on overhauling the makeshift existing backend built with Strapi and replaced it with a legacy Node.js server system, which improved the performance of the application by 20%, enhancing the scalability of the codebase and ensuring long-term stability.

● Utilized headless CMS like Strapi, Sanity, and WordPress to expedite supporting features such as blogs and product uploads, which improved the development process by 30%.

● Increased image storage efficiency by 25% with Cloudinary, ensuring faster loading times and better image quality while using Sharp with Next.js Image optimisation to improve the performance of the app.

● Developed an automated procurement process with a WhatsApp bot as an alternative means to request quotes from the marketplace, which expanded our customer reach by 120% and increased sales by 60%.

● Developed secure permissions and a role-based admin system for different personas (finance, customer success, etc.) in the organisation to ensure confidentiality and enhance the company's productivity and transparency.

● Implemented an event logging feature to monitor the activities of admin users in the platform so as to ensure integrity.

● The improvements on the Cutstruct projects (marketplace and enterprise) drove business growth and attracted key investors, earning over $600,000 in seed funding. ENGINEERING FOR CHANGE, E4C NY, Nigeria

Technical Lead Success Fellow Mar 2023 – Sep 2023

● Increased new fellows’ skill sets by 10% by engaging fellows in leadership, teamwork, technical development schemes, and automation workshops.

● Secured professional licenses for Autodesk software to support fellows as they work on their projects. Also, it helped the organisation to obtain access to the Pinnacle platform – a knowledge bank for Autodesk tools, leading to 100% successful project completion and client satisfaction.

● Improved communication within the fellowship by engaging in 1-1 sessions, which improved team spirit, camaraderie, and inclusivity by 35%.

Engineering for Change (E4C)NY, USA

Software Engineering Fellow May 2022 – Mar 2023

● Developed a smart plugin for Autodesk software (Fusion 360, Inventor, Revit) to support sustainable manufacturing supply chains, reducing manual processes by 25%.

● Automated the extraction of CAD specifications and metadata using Autodesk Forge SDK and Fusion API SDK, improving design-to-manufacturing efficiency by 20%.

● Created a Python plugin using the Fusion API SDK to interact with the digital supply chain system, increasing automation of manufacturing interactions by 30%.

● Integrated Partsimony AI system with Autodesk Cloud tools, reducing the time to match products with global manufacturers by 20% and increasing production efficiency by 25%.

● Led the development of tools that streamlined data extraction from CAD models, improving accuracy and speeding up the process by 30%.

● Utilised Autodesk Cloud platforms to enhance system integration, increasing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime by 15%.

● Designed a secure web UI that authenticates and authorises users when sharing design specifications. Yiponline Remote, Nigeria

JavaScript Developer Aug 2021 – July 2022

● Applied Agile and Scrum methodologies on the Shagamu Microinsurance project, reducing development time by 20% and improving team productivity.

● Trained sales and customer service teams on platform usage, enabling effective marketing and support, resulting in a 20% increase in sales support efficiency.

● Designed and implemented a dynamic, scalable, responsive, and multi-tenancy SaaS website builder that can support over 1,000 users, while ensuring reusability and cross-platform compatibility.

● Achieved a 25% decrease in data retrieval times and a 20% increase in application performance by using Redux and prefetching data using Redux Toolkit and Redux Thunk.

● Worked with Metaverse SDKs and APIs to enable Instagram integration on client websites, boosting product visibility by 30%.

Food Haven App Lagos, NG

Freelancer July 2019 – Jan 2020

● Developed an open-source cookbook platform, enabling users to explore and learn intercontinental recipes.

● Built and optimised the application using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vuex, and Vue Router, ensuring scalability, efficient state management, and server-side rendering for improved performance.

● Designed and implemented a modular, reusable component architecture, enhancing maintainability, progressive rendering, and a seamless user experience. Bizech Systems Enugu, NG

Web Developer April 2020 – Nov 2020

● Improved my web development skills by advancing my knowledge in HTML, CSS, React, WordPress, and Git, and also gained professional experience

● Built web applications for clients, including a work procedure app, which improved communication between office staff and field technicians, boosting workflow efficiency by 30%.

● Integrated APIs to utilize client data, developing custom web applications for clients, resulting in a 25% increase in client satisfaction.

● Collaborated with a team of 5 developers on a virtual project, using Git for version control, ensuring zero merge conflicts and on-time project delivery.

● Developed 2 WordPress websites for clients, incorporating SEO best practices and responsive designs, leading to a 20% increase in website traffic and a 10% increase in revenue for the company. SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Technical Skills: Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Security, CMS. Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python. Frameworks and Libraries: Express, React, Node JS, Next JS, Jest, Vitest, and Vue.js. Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB.

Tools and Platforms: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Miro, Notion, Postman, Swagger, WordPress, Sanity, Strapi. ACHIEVEMENTS

● OWASP Top 10 and Application Security for Success

● AI with an augmented random search badge.

● ISC2 Certificate.

● Best Technical Success Fellow, E4C, 2023.

● Bachelor of Engineering, First Class Honours.

● Academic Award for Excellence, 2021.

● Skuulu Research Thesis Project Scholarship - #100,000.

● Oracle SF Automation badge.

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