Zainab Tijani

Frontend Developer
Lagos, NG.

About

I'm a Results-driven Frontend Developer with a strong specialization and expertise in architecting robust WordPress solutions, integrating APIs, and securing data flows to deliver seamless, connected user experiences. Working directly with the marketing team to develop marketing goals. Proven ability to lead development teams, optimize web performance.

Work

PressOne Africa (TECHSTARS'23)
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Frontend Web Developer

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

TechStars-backed SaaS platform that provides African businesses with reliable business phone numbers, enabling teams to manage calls, track performance, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Highlights

Spearheaded frontend and backend optimizations, cutting page load times by 40%.

Develop All landing pages, campaigns, Flow, Custom Integrations from Figma designs

Custom integrations from marketing vision & ideas

Built dynamic onboarding flows that boosted team adoption.

Integrated analytics & error monitoring

Contributed to UI/UX revamp that enhanced customer engagement and improved retention.

Endpoint Integration with in-house product on Marketing pages and other features

WordPress Development & Consulting
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Frontend Developer / WordPress Consultant

Remote

Summary

Architected and delivered high-performance WordPress frontend solutions for diverse clients, integrating complex APIs, optimizing site performance, and ensuring secure data flows for marketing and operational needs.

Highlights

Designed, developed, and continuously managed production-level WordPress websites for 7+ clients across legal, e-commerce, real estate, and consulting sectors, ensuring robust functionality and user experience.

Implemented comprehensive SEO and Google search optimizations, alongside page speed enhancements using caching, lazy-loading, and CDN (Cloudflare), resulting in improved site visibility and faster load times on 3G networks.

Integrated critical functionalities including WooCommerce, payment gateways (Paystack), CRM (Zoho, HubSpot), and custom API endpoints, enhancing business capabilities and user onboarding flows.

Converted complex Figma designs into responsive, user-intuitive web pages for various campaign landing pages and business resources, demonstrating strong front-end development and design translation skills.

Resolved security issues, debugged, and performed ongoing maintenance and management for multiple WordPress sites, ensuring continuous operation and feature integrity.

WaterTheTrees
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Frontend Developer

Remote

Summary

Contribute PRs, Architecture, Onboarding Doc structure and Design Features Implementation

Highlights

OpenSource

Collaborated cross-functionally with across large development team

communication and teamwork skills in a remote environment to facilitate effective collaboration and project delivery among diverse contributors.

AltSchool
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Frontend Developer

Remote

Summary

Led a team of ten in developing a ReactJS-based redaction application, providing a critical solution for sensitive content concealment.

Highlights

Led a team of 10 developers in the end-to-end development of a redaction application using ReactJS, successfully delivering a solution for concealing sensitive content.

Mentored and guided over 20 students, providing constructive feedback on projects and tasks to enhance their problem-solving and development skills.

Tanteeta Robotics
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IT-Specialist/Coding Instructor

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Taught foundational programming and robotics to children and teenagers, developing curriculum and managing class operations to foster effective learning.

Highlights

Taught and assisted instructors in coding classes and bootcamps, introducing over 100 students to software development and robotics fundamentals.

Developed engaging tutorials for children and teenagers, utilizing tools like Blockly, Teachable Machines, and Kahoot to teach foundational programming and robotics concepts.

Designed and programmed class itineraries and curriculum for software classes, establishing effective communication channels between instructors and students.

Successfully managed multiple tasks, consistently meeting deadlines and contributing to the successful launch of new coding classes and educational programs.

Skills

Frontend Development

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, React Router, Vue.js, Bootstrap, MUI, Sass, API Integration, Responsive Design, UI Components, GraphQL.

WordPress Ecosystem

WordPress Development, Elementor, WooCommerce, WordPress Optimization, Plugins (Contact Form 7, Yoast), Custom Code Implementation, Figma to Web Conversion.

Web Performance & SEO

WordPress Speed Optimization, Caching (Breeze), Lazy-Loading, Files Minification, CDN (Cloudflare), Image Optimization, HTTP Request Minimization, SEO Implementation, Google Search Optimization.

Technical Writing & Documentation

User Guides, Templates, Open-Source Documentation, API Documentation, Tutorials, Educational Content.

Development Tools & Practices

Git, GitHub, Slack, Google Drive, Figma, WSL, Heroku, Postman, Docker, Node.js, Unit Testing, Server Migration, Deployment Pipelines, Code Reviews.

Project & Team Management

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Curriculum Design, Deadline Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Onboarding Processes.

CRM & Marketing Tools

Zoho CRM, HubSpot CRM, Calendly, Customer.io, Fluent Forms.

Security & Maintenance

Security Issue Resolution, Debugging, Website Management, Backend Login Security, Password Verification, Email Verification.

Computer Science Fundamentals

Data Structures, Algorithms.

Projects

Ranroyc FMXG

Summary

FMCG distributor driving consumer access to quality products in Africa.

MadeoChills' Healthy Sugar

Summary

Fast-growing food brand focused on natural sweeteners and healthier sugar alternatives.

WestAfricanCLock

Summary

West African standard time web application.

OmobitanLawPLLC

Summary

Legal advisory firm delivering personalized and result-driven solutions for businesses and individuals.

IsterterHub

Summary

An initiative fostering women-led businesses through technology, training, and entrepreneurship programs.

FirstGuide Consultancy

Summary

Consultancy firm empowering entrepreneurs and startups with digital transformation and market-entry strategies.

PressOne Africa (TECHSTARS'23)

Summary

A TechStars-backed SaaS platform that provides African businesses with reliable business phone numbers, enabling teams to manage calls, track performance, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Ruumies

Summary

Maintained and enhanced a web application, focusing on package updates, code quality, and deployment processes.

WaterTheTrees

Summary

Contributed PRs to Open Source Project, and other fixes like doc maintenance, data collection e.t.c

Budget Application

Summary

budget management application solution.

Education

National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

Bsc. Economics

AltSchool
Remote

Comprehensive Course

Technical Writing, Front-End & Web Development

Courses

Technical Writing

Front-End Development

Web Development

Frameworks

Authentications

Designs

Algorithms

Data Structures

General Coursework

Relevant Coursework

Courses

Technical Communication

Computer Science Fundamentals

Web Development

References

Available Upon Request
Zainab Tijani