Sam-Lebechukwu Ikenna

Certified Backend Engineer | Software Engineering Undergraduate

Abuja, NG.

About

Highly motivated and certified Backend Engineer and Software Engineering undergraduate with expertise in Node.js, PostgreSQL, and API development, specializing in architecting secure, scalable systems. Proven ability to optimize for high-volume performance and concurrency, ensuring customer-centric experiences through robust backend solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Currently contributing to an AI-powered startup, enhancing product quality and user satisfaction.

Work

Klaro.ng

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QA Tester

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Currently performs end-to-end QA testing for an AI-powered startup, ensuring high-quality software that simplifies complex legal documents.

Highlights

Conduct end-to-end QA testing for Klaro.ng, an AI-powered legal tech startup, ensuring product reliability and accuracy in simplifying complex legal documents.

Identify and document software defects, collaborating with development teams to resolve issues and improve user experience.

Freelance/Contract SWE

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Web Developer

Nigeria, , Nigeria

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Summary

Developed and maintained critical e-commerce platforms, integrating secure payment solutions and ensuring high availability to drive online sales and customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Architected and finalized the frontend design for KDK Phones, a high-performance e-commerce platform dedicated to mobile retail, enhancing user experience.

Developed a community-centric blog and gadget/gaming platform for Case Properties, focusing on user engagement and dynamic content management.

Engineered and currently maintain NatureCare, a high-availability e-commerce site with integrated Paystack payment solutions, ensuring seamless transactions.

LGRC

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IT Consultant

Nigeria, , Nigeria

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Summary

Provided expert IT consulting services, optimizing infrastructure and operations while enhancing staff technical capabilities and ensuring system reliability.

Highlights

Upgraded core IT infrastructure to eco-friendly, power-saving equipment, reducing operational costs and environmental footprint by 15%.

Trained over 15 staff members on essential technology usage, significantly improving digital literacy and operational efficiency by 20%.

Managed and optimized the video upload pipeline and associated operations, ensuring seamless content delivery and system reliability.

Twin Atlas

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Playtester

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

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Summary

Contributed to product quality assurance by identifying critical bugs and enhancing user experience through collaborative testing in a remote environment.

Highlights

Reported over 50 critical bugs and system vulnerabilities, significantly improving game stability and user satisfaction by 25%.

Collaborated directly with development teams to implement user experience improvements, leading to a more intuitive product interface.

Executed comprehensive test plans and provided detailed feedback, ensuring high-quality software releases and a customer-centric experience.

Education

Miva Open University

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (Expected) Software Engineering

Courses

Software Development Life Cycle

Database Management

Data Structures & Algorithms

Languages

English

Certificates

Boards that Power: PCB Design Fundamentals

Chipmango

Circuit Essentials: Unlocking the Core of Electronics

Chipmango

Introduction to Microelectronics

Chipmango

Backend Engineer

Altschool Africa

Skills

Backend Development

Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Express.js, Python, Django, DjangoRestFramework, RESTful APIs, JWT, Socket.IO, Sequelize ORM, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, Server-side Logic, Edu-Tech, Role-Based Auth, SMTP, Custom Auth based access, Real-time WebSockets.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL, Query Optimization, Data Migrations, Database Modeling.

DevOps & Deployment

Git/GitHub, Linux, Vercel, Render, PipeOps, Serverless Architecture (AWS), Swagger, Postman, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Pylint, Open API documentation, CORS, RateLimiting.

Frontend Technologies

REACT, Vue.js, WordPress, HTML, CSS, EJS, Next.js, Vite.js, Tailwind.

AI & Machine Learning

Google Gemini, AI Integration, AI.

Interests

Cybersecurity

OpSec.

Emerging Technologies

Machine Learning, Mobile & App Development, Robotics & Electronics.

Systems

Linux Systems.

Projects

Portfolio Site – Modern Responsive Website

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Summary

Developed a modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing my projects and skills. Built with React and TypeScript, featuring smooth animations and optimized performance.

Multiplayer Number Guessing Game - Real-time Multiplayer Game

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Summary

Created a real-time multiplayer guessing game with multi-role support (host and players), featuring live socket connections and continuous session tracking via MongoDB.

Automated Birthday Wisher – Cron-based Email System

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Summary

Developed an automated mailing system, sending personalized birthday wishes at 7 AM daily using cron jobs and idempotent logic, preventing duplicates.

Blog API with EJS – Secure Blogging Platform

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Summary

Engineered a secure blog API with authentication, draft controls, and view tracking, allowing users to perform CRUD operations on their posts via a clean EJS template for direct interaction.

Mailing API – Robust Email Delivery Service

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Summary

Developed a robust Node.js email delivery service with multiple SMTP provider support, rate limiting, CORS security, and comprehensive logging.

Android TV Remote - Local Network Control Web App

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Summary

Developed a locally-hosted web app to control Android TV devices over a local network, featuring a sleek remote-inspired UI and handling secure connections via a cryptographic PIN-pairing handshake.

Mini Assessment Engine (MAE) – AI-Integrated API

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Summary

Engineered a mini assessment engine/API with DjangoRestFramework, enabling students to take exams, receive instant assessments (including granular and insightful feedback via AI integration).

Edupeerhub API – RESTful Tutoring Platform

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Summary

Developed a comprehensive RESTful API for a tutoring platform, integrating key functionalities for student-tutor interaction and administrative management using Node.js, PostgreSQL, JWT, and Stream Chat, ensuring scalability and security.