CHIJIOKE ORAEKI
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (BACKEND)
Address: Lagos, Nigeria. 106104
Phone: -
Email:-Github: GitHub
Linkedin: LinkedIn
An agile Java Software Engineer specialised in building and
maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance web services
using a wide range of technologies, including Java, Spring
TECHNOLOGIES
Framework, Hibernate, and SQL databases. I have extensive
experience working with Cloud technologies, such as CI/CD workflows
● Java
using Docker, and GitHub Actions. I excel in communication, task
● Spring Framework
prioritisation, and a strong desire for continuous learning.
● Javascript
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EXPERIENCE
DECAGON, Lagos state — Software Engineer
SEPTEMBER 2022 - ONGOING
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Develop and implement web solutions using Java and Spring
Boot, resulting in improvement in clients' web development
processes and increased efficiency.
Integrate third-party payment solutions such as Paystack
Payments Limited and Flutterwave, increasing in payment
processing efficiency.
Set up CI/CD pipelines using Docker, resulting in a 40%
reduction in deployment time for projects.
Manage relational databases such as MySQL and
PostgreSQL, improving query performance by 20% through
the optimization of SQL and NoSQL queries and effective
utilization of JPA/Hibernate.
Own and maintain multiple microservices, ensuring 99%
uptime as applications scale.
Utilise Jira and Agile methodology to streamline project
management, increasing team efficiency.
Collaborate with UI/UX teams to provide design and
implementation feedback, aiding user engagement and
satisfaction.
Led a team of 7 to victory for an inhouse hackathon project,
contributing code, and technical insights.
WESCO CABLE LIMITED, Ogun state — Staff Engineer
JUNE 2020 - JUNE 2022
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Develop in-house web applications that enhance
pre-production operations, such as the Die Selector.
Update deprecated software and replace aging hardware to
ensure that the organization has a secure, stable, and up-to-date
computing environment.
Monitor and troubleshoot web servers wto ensure optimal
security and support for the organization's network operations.
Maintain the quality of the factory's products through
production supervision, ensure that products meet the
required standards and specifications, and develop processes
to identify and resolve quality issues.
Ensure that the factory complies with all relevant regulations
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Python
SQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MSSQL
Git and Github
Postman & Swagger
Bash
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
React
Tailwind CSS
Microservice
Thymeleaf
Test-Driven
Development
Testing & debugging
Postilion
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SKILLS
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Agile Methodology
Effective
communication
Detail-oriented
Fast Learner
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and standards, including health and safety, environmental,
and labor laws.
Conduct monthly and annual data analysis of electric cable
production and sales stock using Excel and Tableau.
WESCO CABLE LIMITED, Ogun state — Graduate Trainee
(NYSC - Place of Primary Assignment)
SEPTEMBER 2019 - JUNE 2020
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Reduce downtime by optimising the production process and
identifying areas for improvement.
Increased reliability on facility generators and machines by 20%
through regular maintenance and implementing a proactive
maintenance schedule.
Improve response time to monitoring alarms during emergency
power outages by implementing a streamlined process for
identifying and addressing alarm triggers.
Achieve excellent ratings in inventory records and provided daily
stock updates to management for improved decision-making.
Streamline product and raw material movement in the facility
using the forklift and implement efficient product flow process.
GROUP AND PERSONAL PROJECTS
Unsolo Travels App
Web app that enables travellers to be paired to other travellers with
respect to their conditions like budget, hotel, fare, gender, etc
Technologies Used: Intellij, Postman, MSSQL, Spring Framework
Github Link: https://github.com/jodugbose/Unsolo-Travels
E-Wallet App
Web API for users to create and manage their digital wallet, add
funds to it and make transactions between accounts.
Technologies Used: Intellij, Swagger, MongoDB, Spring
Github Link: https://github.com/cjoraeki/E-wallet-API
Oakland E-commerce App
Oakland is an ecommerce website application for furniture. Here
furniture is displayed by the client and sold to consumers.
Technologies Used: Intellij, Swagger, Postgresql, Spring
Github Link: https://github.com/decadevs/OakLand-v1-be
EDUCATION
University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue state
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
JANUARY 2013 - MARCH 2019
CERTIFICATION
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Scrum Fundamentals Certified (ScrumStudy Accreditation)
Fundamentals of Electronic Payments (Interswitch Group)
Payment Certified Associate (PCA) - Engineering Track
(Interswitch Group)
