Chika B.

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Bio

Chika B, is a highly skilled software development professional with over eight years of experience in technology leadership, software development, and system architecture. Proficient in technologies including Next.js, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, OpenAI APIs, and Docker, he has a proven track record in enhancing project outcomes and driving efficiency. Notably, he has designed and implemented scalable applications and optimized performance across diverse platforms. His responsibilities at organizations like Kreatoor.Ai…

  • Projects completed2
  • Hourly rate
  • 4+ years experience
  • Member since Sep 2025
Expertise
KubernetesKafkaGraphQLNextJSNodeJSReactWebScrapingLaravelPHPJQueryWordPress
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Assessments

General Video and Coding Assessment

Great score on Debug and Enhance a ReactJS Property Search Component, Difficulty Easy · Great score on Create a React.js Movie Management Component, Difficulty Easy · Great score on Develop a React.js Quiz Game Application, Difficulty Medium · Great score on Design a Scalable NextJS News Portal, Difficulty Medium · Great score on Design a Scalable URL Shortening Service, Difficulty Medium · Great score on Understanding Message Queues and Their Applications, Difficulty Hard

Projects

Velio Social Platform

Velio is a social platform that allows people upload itineraries and get paid for it

Metacare

Metacare builds custom software & services that help startups offer excellent customer service even when demand increases exponentially

Experience

  1. Tech Lead

    Kreatoor.AiMar 2025 — May 2025
    • Shipped 4 AI features using Next.js, LangChain, and OpenAI APIs
    • Boosted content quality by 30% via advanced prompt engineering
    • Cut API latency 35% and infra costs 25%
    • Raised test coverage from 42% to 85%
    • Enforced strict code quality using Jest, Vitest, ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript rules
    Next.jsLangChainOpenAI APIsvLLMRedisGCP Cloud Runaws

  2. Full Stack AI Engineer

    Vennote Technologies (MTN Communication Project Aurora)Oct 2024 — Present
    • Co-built a scalable web chatbot framework for MTN’s Project Aurora
    • Improved issue resolution speed by 40%
    • Designed and deployed a React Native-compatible SDK
    • Enhanced code maintainability and quality
    React.jsTypeScriptNode.jsJestmsw

  3. Tech Lead

    Metacare AIOct 2021 — Present
    • Scaled engineering team 3× in 6 months
    • Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
    • Developed and maintained Gmail/Google Workspace integration
    • Architected a central API Gateway using Express Gateway
    • Integrated Apache Kafka for efficient inter-service communication
    • Connected Hasura GraphQL Engine to monitor live service health
    • Built advanced analytics pipelines
    • Improved issue discovery accuracy by 100%
    • Implemented a Socket.IO-powered live chat gateway
    JenkinsDockerKubernetesExpress GatewayApache KafkaHasura GraphQL EngineSocket.IO

  4. Front-end Engineering Lead

    Mintyn Digital BankMar 2019 — Mar 2024
    • Assumed primary responsibility for developing Mintyn's fintech web framework
    • Led the iteration of five distinct versions of the Mintyn website
    • Developed a Headless WordPress CMS integration strategy
    • Designed a secure back office system
    • Collaborated with the Digital Marketing team
    Next.jsWordPress CMSreactnode js

  5. Senior Technical Consultant

    Vela Business SolutionSep 2019 — Jan 2021
    • Collaborated with a team of front-end engineers
    • Played a pivotal role in the creation of Salam Takaful Insurance ERP
    • Spearheaded rebuilding Jaiz Bank Mobile Management Platform
    • Supervised the launch of the first internet banking platform for Jaiz Bank
    reactnode js

  6. Technical Consultant

    Natterbase HQFeb 2019 — Mar 2019
    • Built MVP for Vendly Payments
    • Built MVP for CountlessMiles Travel itineraries curation
    react jsnode js

  7. Software Developer

    GetQualifiedOct 2018 — Jan 2019
    • Managed a Sails.js project for an existing recruitment platform
    • Built a Job Board in React.js
    • Built a Web Scrapper Application in node.js
    Sails.jsReact.jsNode.js

  8. Full Stack Engineer

    Kwakwaa.comJan 2015 — Jan 2018
    • Collaborated on the development of APIs utilizing Laravel
    • Integrated APIs using jQuery
    LaraveljQueryphp
Education

  1. Bachelor of Engineering

    University of Nigeria, NsukkaEnugu2013 — 2018
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