Israel Okonkwo

Front End Engineer
Remote, US.

About

Results-driven Front End Developer with 3+ years of experience crafting modern, user-centric web applications. Proven ability to translate complex UI/UX designs into scalable code using React, Vue.js, and Angular, while optimizing for responsive design, performance, and accessibility (WCAG). Collaborative team player passionate about solving challenging technical problems to drive measurable business outcomes.

Work

Skinvault
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Senior Front End Developer

Remote, Any, US

Summary

Led the development of a visually rich, mobile-first e-commerce platform for a premium skincare brand, significantly boosting online sales and user engagement.

Highlights

Designed and developed a visually rich, mobile-first e-commerce platform that increased online sales by 38% for a premium skincare brand.

Created interactive product pages with detailed ingredient breakdowns, skin-type filters, and customer reviews, boosting user engagement time by 45%.

Implemented robust subscription checkout functionality, which successfully grew recurring revenue by 22% within the first quarter.

Embedded Development Educator
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Educator

Remote, Any, US

Summary

Inspired and mentored students in embedded systems, developing and delivering a curriculum that enhanced technical skills and fostered interest in STEM fields.

Highlights

Inspired and mentored students in embedded systems using Raspberry Pi Pico, fostering creativity and technical skills through engaging projects.

Developed a comprehensive curriculum integrating programming and electronics, leading to improved student outcomes and increased interest in STEM fields.

IDoval & Co.
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Frontend Software Engineer

Remote, Any, US

Summary

Spearheaded the design and development of a scalable e-commerce website, enhancing performance and user experience through UI/UX best practices.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and development of a scalable e-commerce website, implementing UI/UX best practices that led to a 30% increase in conversion rates.

Enhanced site performance by optimizing coding practices and employing image compression techniques, resulting in a 40% reduction in load times.

Implemented dynamic product catalog and filtering features, reducing product search time by 60%.

Education

Whiteman College, United States
Whiteman, Any, United States of America

B.A.

Computer Science

Courses

Front-End Development

Algorithms

Database Systems

Software Development

Web Technologies

Languages

English

Certificates

Diploma in Front-End Development

Issued By

Olu Institute

Skills

Web Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, PHP, C++.

Frameworks

React.js, Bootstrap, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular.

Version Control

GitHub, Git.

Design Tools

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Webflow.

APIs

REST APIs, GraphQL.

Optimization

Performance Optimization, Image Compression, Load Time Reduction.

UI/UX

UI/UX Best Practices, Responsive Design, Accessibility (WCAG), User Testing.

E-commerce Development

Mobile-first Development, Product Catalog, Filtering Features, Subscription Checkout.

Projects

Fuel Tracker Project

Summary

Designed and built a responsive web application providing real-time fuel price updates, achieving significant user adoption and positive feedback.