Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Languages
Timeline

Yadirichi Nwandu

Fredericton,NB

Summary

Detail-oriented backend developer with nearly 2 years of experience in Python, Node.js, and SQL databases. Proven expertise in optimizing performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data security. Excited to contribute to innovative projects and thrive in collaborative, agile teams.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Backend Engineer

Borderless HQ
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Designed and developed 10+ microservices for a delivery solution using Golang and gRPC
  • Increased query performance by 25% using MongoDB and GraphQL in the distributed architecture system
  • Improved developer productivity through the creation of reusable code and components across microservice
  • Implemented a routing service to track delivery times and driver location, reducing delivery time by 15% and improving customer satisfaction
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings to provide an update on project status and roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.

Backend Engineer Intern

Pawfinder Nigeria
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Designed, developed, and maintained a secure and reliable RESTful API for the e-commerce platform, ensuring 99.9% uptime and protection of customer data
  • Created a waitlist feature using NodeJS and Redis to collect customer data and generate interest in the platform before launch, which increased the number of signups by 45% within the first 3 months
  • Built and deployed a scalable and efficient bargaining API that allowed sellers and buyers to negotiate prices, this created a 15% increase in customer satisfaction
  • Developed and implemented a wallet feature, enabling users easily manage and store payment information in the application, resulting in a 20% increase in repeat purchases.

Frontend Engineer Intern

Evince Nigeria Limited
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed and maintained several features of the OxusHR app using ReactJS, including the employee onboarding process
  • Registered 100 employees successfully within the first 2 weeks of launch
  • Collaborated with the design team to create a user-friendly interface for app
  • Created and maintained comprehensive documentation for the frontend codebase

Education

Master of Computer Science -

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
08.2024
  • Applied Graph Algorithmics, Software Security, Software Evolution and Maintenance

Bachelors of Computer Science -

Bowen University Iwo, , Osun State, Nigeria
09.2021

Skills

  • Javascript , Python, Typescript, Golang
  • Express, NestJS
  • PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Knowledge of GraphQL, GRPC
  • Version control with Git
  • Understanding of serverless architecture
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Experience with CI and CD pipelines
  • Understanding of microservices architecture
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Experience with GoLang
  • Problem-Solving

Volunteer Experience

Mentor,Black Boys Code, Fredericton, NB,

  • Successfully taught programming concepts to 20 students
  • Increased their understanding of programming principles
  • Received positive feedback from students and parents for my engaging and interactive teaching style

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Teaching
  • Travelling

Projects

E-commerce Application

  • Built and maintained a scalable API using Express, MongoDB, Redis
  • Designed and implemented a custom checkout flow using the Stripe API
  • Performed comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest to ensure code quality and functionality

Languages

English

Timeline

Backend Engineer - Borderless HQ
09.2021 - 08.2022
Backend Engineer Intern - Pawfinder Nigeria
08.2020 - 08.2021
Frontend Engineer Intern - Evince Nigeria Limited
04.2020 - 08.2020
University of New Brunswick - Master of Computer Science,
Bowen University Iwo, - Bachelors of Computer Science,
Yadirichi Nwandu