Joseph Garba

Full Stack Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

Full Stack Developer with 2 years of experience in building scalable web applications, specializing in robust backend APIs and intuitive, responsive user interfaces. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into functional products, leveraging expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and modern database technologies to deliver secure, efficient, and maintainable solutions.

Work

The Guilds Lab
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Backend Developer (Intern)

Remote, Remote, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to backend development initiatives, focusing on client engagement, requirements analysis, and collaborative feature implementation within a remote team environment.

Highlights

Organized and led 10+ client meetings to identify backend challenges and gather detailed requirements, ensuring alignment for proposed solutions.

Collaborated closely with senior developers to implement key features and improvements, contributing to the successful delivery of project milestones.

Maintained consistent communication with development teams and clients, providing weekly updates, collecting feedback, and ensuring solution alignment for 3+ ongoing projects.

Assisted in optimizing project workflows by tracking progress and prioritizing tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and timely client-needs-based deliveries.

Raydiant Crib
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Full-Stack Developer (Contract)

Remote, Remote, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and maintained a full-stack e-commerce platform, enhancing user experience and administrative capabilities through responsive design and robust API development.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a responsive web application interface using React.js and Tailwind CSS, achieving a seamless and intuitive user experience across all devices.

Developed and maintained scalable backend APIs with Node.js and Express.js, optimizing data flow between client and server to support a full-stack e-commerce platform.

Integrated secure JWT authentication and user session management, enhancing data security and user account protection.

Configured Paystack for payment processing and Cloudinary for image management, enabling secure transactions and efficient media storage for the platform.

Built comprehensive admin dashboards for product creation, editing, and deletion, streamlining store management processes and improving operational efficiency.

Optimized user flow to deliver a fast, intuitive, and consistent shopping experience, contributing to improved engagement and conversion potential.

My Small Space
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Inventory Assistant

Remote, Remote, Nigeria

Summary

Managed inventory operations remotely, focusing on accuracy improvements and discrepancy resolution to optimize stock management.

Highlights

Improved inventory accuracy by 15% through the implementation of more precise tracking methods, leveraging strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Identified and resolved 200+ discrepancies in inventory records, leading to a significant increase in data accuracy and a 10% reduction in stockouts.

Developed and maintained organized inventory documentation, streamlining retrieval processes and supporting efficient stock audits.

Education

Alt School Africa
Remote, Remote, Nigeria

Diploma

Software Engineering

Nexford University
Remote, Remote, Nigeria

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain Management

Falomo High School
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

High School Diploma (WAEC)

General Studies

Languages

English

Certificates

Dev Career Tech Program Cohort 2 (Backend Development)

Issued By

Dev Career Community

Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials

Issued By

ALX

Software Development Fundamentals

Issued By

The Code Center

Skills

Frontend Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design, UI/UX Implementation.

Backend Development

Node.js, Express.js, API Development, RESTful APIs, Authentication (JWT), Data Flow Management.

Databases

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Database Management.

Tools & Platforms

Git, GitHub, Cloudinary, Paystack, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Google Docs.

Project Management & Collaboration

Requirements Gathering, Client Communication, Workflow Optimization, Task Prioritization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving.

Projects

Edible - Online Food Ordering Web Application

Summary

Developed a full-stack online food ordering platform featuring a responsive customer interface and a comprehensive admin dashboard for efficient management.

Re-Side - Real Estate Web Platform

Summary

Built a comprehensive full-stack real estate platform from scratch, including agent and admin dashboards for property management and user interaction.