Ezenwobodo Chukwuebuka

Ezenwobodo Chukwuebuka Prince -| +234 - | Jos, Nigeria | https://github.com/theprinceofcodes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chukwuebuka-ezenwobodo/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Project Manager and Full-Stack Engineer with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in technology and software development. Proven track record of successfully migrating legacy systems, optimizing performance, and enhancing user experience. Skilled in Agile methodologies, stakeholder communication, and technical project delivery, with a strong foundation in software engineering and system architecture. EXPERIENCE MUST Company Jan 2024 - Sept 2024 FullStack Engineer/ Backend Lead South Korea ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Led the migration of a legacy JavaScript-based crypto marketplace to TypeScript, improving code quality, maintainability, and team productivity. Designed and implemented microservices architectures to enhance scalability, ensuring the platform effectively managed user growth and increased transaction volumes. Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks in backend systems, employing query optimization, caching strategies, and system profiling to achieve significant performance enhancements. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of backend and frontend features through regular communication and alignment with developers and stakeholders. Championed Agile practices as Scrum Leader, conducting sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to promote team accountability and continuous improvement. Engaged in regular code reviews, collaborative debugging, and pair programming sessions, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team. Oversaw the development of user-friendly, responsive interfaces for crypto trading, portfolio management, and wallet interactions, ensuring alignment with backend functionalities.. Project Watch Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 Backend Engineer/Project Lead ● ● Defined project objectives, timelines, and deliverables, creating detailed project roadmaps that aligned tasks with business priorities and available resources. Regularly interfaced with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and expectations. ● ● ● ● ● ● Managed project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet deliverables within scope and on time. Utilized Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum and Kanban) to manage sprint cycles, conducting stand-ups and retrospectives, continuously improving team performance and efficiency. Led a team of engineers, assigning tasks, offering technical guidance, and ensuring timely project completion by maintaining a clear focus on key milestones. Optimized scheduled database queries, reducing server costs by 45%, resulting in significant operational savings.. Collaborated closely with DevOps teams to define infrastructure requirements, automate deployments, and establish effective monitoring and logging practices to ensure the robustness of backend applications. Led the development and contributed to various backend systems for applications such as Election Manager, Project Watch, and an Early Warning System, showcasing expertise in scalable system design and implementation. UnderTheHammer Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 Backend Engineer/ Scrum Leader England, United Kingdom ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Identified and optimized performance bottlenecks in backend systems, employing query optimization, caching strategies, and system profiling to enhance system efficiency and performance. Conceptualized and enforced testing and automation practices, leading to a 30% reduction in reported software bugs, improving overall software quality and reliability. Collaborated in a team to develop, maintain, and scale a full-stack real estate platform using Laravel and ReactJS, which grew to over 2,000+ registered users and handled 20,000+ API requests per day. Acted as a Scrum leader, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring the team adhered to Agile best practices and continuous delivery principles. Led the team through sprint cycles by breaking down tasks, prioritizing user stories, and tracking progress using Agile tools such as Jira, ensuring clear alignment with project goals and timelines. Actively removed roadblocks for the team, enabling engineers to focus on high-priority tasks and reducing project delays. Fostered a culture of transparency and continuous improvement through regular feedback loops, retrospectives, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Maintained close communication with project leads and stakeholders to refine backlogs and adjust priorities based on changing business needs and client requirements. Crispan Hotel Jos June 2020 - April 2021 Project Manager/ IT consultant Jos, Plateau State ● Spearheaded the design and implementation of hotel booking and gym membership software, ensuring seamless integration, efficient workflows, and enhanced user satisfaction across all platforms. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Led the design and deployment of network topologies for intercom, internet, and CCTV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols while optimizing system performance. Managed the central network infrastructure, overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components, and implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure system resilience. Trained hotel staff on various management software, creating tailored training programs that optimized operational efficiency and maximized software usage. Established and managed the hotel’s social media presence, executing digital marketing strategies that improved brand visibility, engagement, and customer retention. Coordinated and managed multiple contractors, ensuring that all technical and operational projects were completed on schedule and in alignment with defined requirements, quality standards, and budget constraints. Led project planning, scoping, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and effective management of project timelines. Maintained open communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and ensuring alignment with business objectives throughout the project lifecycle. Developed risk mitigation strategies for both software and network infrastructure projects, addressing potential challenges proactively to ensure successful project outcomes. BUK( bayero university kano ICT) Network Engineer, Project Lead, Youth service Lead ● ● ● ● ● ● Sept 2018 - December 2019 Kano, Kano State Managed the execution of network design projects, ensuring all specifications were met and projects were completed within deadlines, while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain project alignment and clarity. Led the planning, deployment, and monitoring of network cable installations, ensuring adherence to design specifications and performance standards, while troubleshooting and resolving any issues during implementation. Administered servers for high-stakes national examinations such as COHREN and JAMB, overseeing system architecture, managing backups, and ensuring maximum uptime and security. Contributed to the design and implementation of BUK’s postgraduate registration system, streamlining workflows and improving accessibility, which increased system adoption and reduced operational costs. Coordinated with vendors and contractors for procuring and installing network hardware, ensuring that quality standards and project timelines were met within budget constraints. Conducted risk assessments and managed mitigation strategies for network infrastructure projects to preempt delays and technical challenges, ensuring smooth project delivery. ● ● ● ● Applied best practices in network security protocols, ensuring robust data protection and minimizing the risk of breaches or downtime. Used project management tools like Jira and Gantt charts to plan and track project milestones, allocate resources effectively, and monitor team progress, ensuring clear communication and accountability. Led post-project evaluations and retrospectives, gathering feedback from stakeholders and team members to inform improvements in future network projects. Maintained regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, technical challenges, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring transparency and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle. University of Jos Hub Co-founder/ Project Manager ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● June 2016 - April 2018 Jos, Plateau State Established a co-creation tech hub in the Federal University of Jos that helped bridge the gap between theory and practice. Contributed to training over 200 students and introduced them to the tech ecosystem by engaging them in real-life products. Bridged the gap between theory and practice by training over 200 students, introducing them to the tech ecosystem through real-world projects and hands-on mentorship. Led the full lifecycle development, maintenance, and scaling of a full-stack eCommerce platform in Node.js, handling over 5,000+ registered users and 100,000+ API requests daily, ensuring consistent uptime and performance. Designed and implemented an in-house tutorial application that enabled students to excel in computer-based examinations, generating revenue streams that sustained the hub. Managed multiple industry-level projects executed by interns, with responsibility for project scoping, resource allocation, and quality assurance to meet deliverables. Led cross-functional teams, facilitated communication between stakeholders, and ensured alignment on project goals and objectives. Used Jira for task management and tracking, ensuring that all interns and team members had clear visibility of their tasks and progress. Employed Gantt charts to map out project timelines, monitor key milestones, and proactively address potential bottlenecks to keep projects on schedule. Conducted sprint planning and retrospectives to optimize team productivity, improve project outcomes, and incorporate continuous feedback into the development process. Managed project budgets and timelines, ensuring that resources were used efficiently and projects were delivered within scope and on time. Facilitated risk management and mitigation strategies to address potential challenges and ensure project success. EDUCATION Federal University of Jos Bachelors in Computer Science Cousera (google Project management course) Cousera (University of California Sandia Diego) Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Java TECHNICAL SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● Project Management: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Jira, Gantt Charts, Excel Networking: Network Topology Design, Security Protocols Programming Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, PHP, Laravel, React, Next.js Database Management: MongoDB, MySQL Web Technologies: Netlify, Apache, Nginx SOFT SKILLS ● ● ● ● ● Communication Collaboration Decision Making Leadership Complex Problem Solving LANGUAGES ● English (Native) April 2018 Jos,Nigeria November,-