Ifenna Nwafor
Java Software Engineer at Decagon- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and AgileDec, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Decagon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Java Software Engineer
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Jan 2023 - Present
- Developed scalable REST APIs using Java and Spring Frameworks for e-commerce and blog applications, thereby achieving a remarkable 30% increase in user engagement and a 20% decrease in response time through the successful implementation of these APIs. - Demonstrated strong leadership skills by spearheading the development of a peer-to-peer money lending microservice application and integrated various technologies and effectively improved system performance and efficiency, resulting in a notable 20% enhancement. - Successfully implemented 3rd party payment gateways integration, resulting in a 15% reduction in transaction processing time and a 25% decrease in payment errors. This contributed significantly to the overall improvement of the payment processing system. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop web applications using technologies such as React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Docker. This collaborative effort led to a remarkable 40% increase in user engagement and a 20% decrease in bounce rate, thereby enhancing the overall user experience. - Prioritized effective communication, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction. Ensured smooth collaboration and efficient project delivery by utilizing agile methodologies, which in turn increased team productivity by 25% and achieved 100% on-time project delivery. Show less
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SmartBrain Technology
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Java Software Developer
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
- Utilized Java and Spring Boot framework to develop robust and secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for the application, ensuring data privacy and protecting sensitive user information. - Proactively identified performance bottlenecks in the application and implemented optimizations, such as caching and database query optimizations, resulting in a significant reduction in response time and improved overall system efficiency. - Actively participated in code reviews, providing valuable feedback to fellow developers and ensuring adherence to coding standards, code quality, and best practices, thereby promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the development team. - Collaborated with QA engineers to create comprehensive test plans and performed thorough testing, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software solutions. - Actively contributed to the documentation process, creating detailed technical documentation, such as API specifications and system architecture diagrams, to enhance understanding and facilitate seamless collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Show less
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Directorate of Automated Data Processing
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Lagos State, Nigeria
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Java Software Engineer
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
- Actively participated in the design and implementation of RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot framework, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and contributing to the overall scalability and performance of the application. - Assumed ownership of troubleshooting and debugging tasks, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues, resulting in a streamlined development process and improved efficiency. - Engaged in continuous learning and professional growth, staying updated with the latest advancements in Java development and participating in knowledge-sharing sessions to contribute to the overall improvement of the team's technical expertise. - Implemented optimizations to enhance project delivery efficiency, resulting in a 15% improvement. By prioritizing effective communication and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions, I contributed to a 10% increase in customer satisfaction. - Collaborated closely with senior developers and actively contributed to the development of complex features, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2021
Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
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