Daniel Okafor

Software Engineer | DevOps & Cloud Specialist
Anambra, NG.

About

Final-year Software Engineering student with a strong foundation in full-stack web development and emerging expertise in DevOps and Cloud fundamentals. Proven ability to build and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient real-world systems using technologies like JavaScript, React, Node.js, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, coupled with practical experience in Linux, Git, and CI/CD. Eager to leverage a problem-solving mindset and a continuous learning approach to contribute effectively to Software Engineer or Junior-Mid DevOps/Cloud roles in startup and enterprise environments.

Work

Freelance
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Tech Support & Web Development Assistant

Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Summary

Provided critical technical support and web development assistance, enhancing project quality and facilitating skill transfer to peers and clients.

Highlights

Resolved complex Next.js, Tailwind, and React issues through collaborative debugging, accelerating project delivery by an estimated 15%.

Engineered seamless backend integrations for Android and web applications, optimizing data flow and enhancing system functionality, reducing integration time by 10%.

Mentored and trained over 15 students and small business owners in web tool setup and management, improving their digital literacy and operational independence by 30%.

Freelance
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Frontend & Web Developer

Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered comprehensive full-stack web development solutions, specializing in modern frontend architectures and robust backend integrations to elevate client digital presence and user engagement.

Highlights

Developed and deployed over 10 modern, responsive user interfaces using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and React, significantly boosting client digital presence and user engagement by an estimated 20%.

Integrated dynamic animations and interactive components with Framer Motion, enhancing user experience and visual appeal across multiple web projects, leading to improved user retention.

Engineered robust CRUD applications by seamlessly integrating Node.js backends with PostgreSQL databases, improving data management efficiency by 25% for client systems.

Designed and implemented complex multi-page university websites, incorporating interactive forms, chatbot functionalities, and animated sections to enhance user interaction and information delivery.

Provided critical technical support, debugging UI issues, and resolving layout discrepancies, ensuring 99.9% operational stability and high client satisfaction for deployed projects.

Education

NIIT
Anambra, Anambra, Nigeria

Diploma

Software Engineering

Languages

English

Native

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, CSS.

Frontend Development

React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Responsive Design, UI/UX, Animations.

Backend Development

Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, Spring Boot.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL.

DevOps & Cloud

Linux Server Management, Git, GitHub, CI/CD Fundamentals, Nexus Repository, Server Provisioning, Application Deployment, Security Best Practices, DevSecOps, Zero Trust.

Tools & Platforms

VS Code, Postman.

Core Competencies

Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Debugging, Clean Code, Component-Based Architecture, Scalable Systems, System Monitoring, System Reliability, System Efficiency, Continuous Learning, Mentorship.

Projects

Secure Mobile Authentication System

Summary

As a Full-Stack Mobile Engineer, I developed a robust mobile application with secure user authentication, integrating an Android frontend with a Spring Boot backend to deliver a seamless and protected user experience. This system demonstrates end-to-end mobile-backend integration, highlighting proficiency in secure development practices.

Scalable Student Information Management Platform

Summary

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, I designed and implemented a comprehensive, scalable full-stack web application for student management, featuring robust CRUD operations and a RESTful API architecture for efficient data handling. This project showcases data-driven web application development and foundational DevOps practices.

Dynamic Institutional Web Platform

Summary

As a Frontend Web Developer, I engineered a multi-page, content-rich university website featuring interactive elements, client-side data storage, and a chatbot for enhanced user engagement and information delivery. This platform demonstrates expertise in robust web design and user experience optimization.

Interactive Frontend Portfolio System

Summary

As a Frontend Engineer and UI Animation Specialist, I constructed a high-performance, visually engaging designer portfolio leveraging modern frontend frameworks and animation libraries to showcase creative work with dynamic transitions. This system highlights advanced UI/UX and performance optimization skills.