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Chika B is a Full Stack Engineer with over eight years of experience in software development and system architecture. Chika's core technology stack includes Next.js, React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and Docker. He builds scalable applications, web frameworks, and integration solutions, employing practices like CI/CD with Jenkins and Kubernetes, and ensuring code quality with tools like Jest and ESLint. At Kreatoor.Ai, he shipped four AI features that improved content quality by 30% and reduced API latency by 35%. At Vennote Technologies, he co-built a scalable web chatbot framework for MTN’s Project Aurora, enhancing issue resolution speed by 40%. Chika holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is best suited for roles that involve leading development teams and architecting robust, scalable systems.

Expertise
KubernetesKafkaGraphQLNext.jsNode.jsReactWeb ScrapingLaravelPHPjQueryWordPress
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Assessments
APPLICANT AVG · 54%CHIKA · 94%0255075100TopASSESSMENT SCORE (0–100)

General Video and Coding Assessment

(94/100)
  • Debug and Enhance a ReactJS Property Search ComponentEasy
  • Create a React.js Movie Management ComponentEasy
  • Develop a React.js Quiz Game ApplicationMedium
  • Design a Scalable NextJS News PortalMedium
  • Design a Scalable URL Shortening ServiceMedium
  • Understanding Message Queues and Their ApplicationsHard
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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