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michael-nwuju/README.md

Prolific Full Stack Engineer, Head of Engineering

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hi, Iโ€™m Michael Nwuju โ€” the Prolific Full Stack Engineer.

With 4+ years of experience building and leading production-ready software (including a year as Head of Engineering), I specialize in React, GraphQL, NestJS & MongoDB, shipping scalable systems that deliver real business value.

From designing clean backend architectures to crafting intuitive frontend flows, I bring technical depth, product sense, and a bias for shipping. Iโ€™ve led fast-paced teams, owned critical features, and solved real-world problems at scale.


๐Ÿš€ What I'm Working On

๐Ÿ›  Mongeese

An open-source CLI tool for MongoDB schema change tracking and migrations. Think TypeORM migrations โ€” but for MongoDB.

๐Ÿงฐ My Stack

  • Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python.
  • Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
  • Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native.
  • Infra/Tools: Docker, Firebase, GitHub Actions, Postman.

๐Ÿ† Career Highlights

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Software Engineer @ Topship (YC W22)

    • Progressed from Junior Frontend Engineer to Full Stack Engineer, leading the development of scalable shipping solutions for African SMEs.
    • Engineered key features, including single and multi-destination shipment booking flows, and logistics service provider integrations, streamlining operations.
    • Integrated SOAP APIs and developed algorithms for postal code generation, reducing errors and improving data accuracy.
  • ๐Ÿง  Head of Engineering @ Keza Africa (Techstars '22)

    • Led the engineering team in developing and launching Keza V2, a platform facilitating smartphone financing through flexible installment plans, enhancing accessibility for users across Africa.
    • Integrated complex payment systems and credit assessment tools, streamlining the customer journey from application to device delivery.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize platform performance, resulting in improved user experience and operational efficiency.โ€‹- Led the engineering team in developing and launching Keza V2, a platform facilitating smartphone financing through flexible installment plans, enhancing accessibility for users across Africa.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿ’ป Frontend Engineer @ Zeddpay

    • Built the frontend architecture for Zeddpayโ€™s public beta, which onboarded 1,000+ users at launch.
    • Owned state management, user flows, and interface logic to ensure a smooth and reliable fintech experience.
    • Delivered key performance improvements that strengthened the productโ€™s market readiness, which heavily contributed to funding secured post-launch.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Let's Connect


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