Derrick Ezeh Nkwelle
+ 07448228159 | [email protected] | Claydon Close Redditch , Worcestershire B97 6RW
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Frontend Engineer with over 5 years of experience developing seamless user interfaces and optimizing performance
across various platforms. Adept at utilizing multiple technologies, including TypeScript, Javascript, and React, to craft
scalable and secure applications while fostering teamwork in dynamic environments.
CORE SKILLS
● Technical Skills: TypeScript, React.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Vue.js, Redux, Nuxt.js, REST APIs, AWS,
Tailwind, Git, GraphQL, Websocket
● Front-End Optimization/Testing: Jest, TDD, React testing library, Unit testing, Storybook, Server-Side
Rendering, Webpack, Babel, Cypress
● Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, excellent communication & collaboration skills
● Agile Practices: Scrum master, Kanban, Jira, Continuous delivery, user-focused design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frontend Engineer, Turner-Whittman, London, UK — August 2024 - Present
Worked for a fintech company that provides payment solutions with Cepta, offering a secure and reliable payment
platform. Beyond technical contributions, there's a strong emphasis on client engagement, collaboration with
different teams, and ensuring successful knowledge transfer to junior developers.
● Spearheaded the migration from Vue.js to React.js, which resulted in a 40% reduction in the app’s bundle
size and significantly improved performance.
● Enhanced individual savings and investment management app and introduced gamification features boosting
user engagement.
● Implemented server-side rendering (SSR) for a Vue.js app, which helped improve SEO and loading times and
increased organic traffic.
● Developed frontend microservices with Vuex / Zustand state management, reducing service requests and
optimizing data flow.
● Delivered high-performance applications and thoroughly tested them with Jest and Cypress, leading to a 35%
reduction in bugs in production.
● Integrated RESTful APIs and GraphQL efficiently, reducing codebase size and improving maintainability.
● Conducted front-end security assessments to mitigate risks related to XSS, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities
Frontend Engineer, SystemShift Limited — January 2023 - July 2024
SystemShift empowers businesses of all sizes with the tools they need to succeed in today’s dynamic financial
market. I contributed to a software Baru by building a payment aggregator, collaborating with team members and
stakeholders throughout the software development cycle, and attending market strategy meetings
● Led a website overhaul for an e-commerce client, which resulted in a significant reduction in page load times
and an increase in conversions.
● Enhanced application with build tools like Vite, Babel, and Webpack and efficient use of code-splitting to
improve application performance.
● Estimated project scope and participated in design discussions to improve user flow.
● Conducted thorough code reviews and applied web security best practices to safeguard applications against
common vulnerabilities.
● Updated our frontend architecture by adding Redux for state management, which led to a 30% improvement
in application performance.
● Optimized frontend performance and security with Lighthouse audits, HTTP/2 protocols, and Playwright
testing.
● Coordinating junior front-end developers in expanding JavaScript and simplified documentation on libraries
and projects to give them a good technical direction and reduce onboarding time significantly.
Frontend Engineer, Semicolon — November 2019 — December 2022
My tenure at Semicolon, an Edtech and Fintech company, is characterized by leadership. I guided significant
projects to automate and efficiently manage infrastructure. There's a strong emphasis on quality code review,
delivering tailored UI enhancements, and a very interactive interface.
● Developed a design system with Storybook and Styled Components, which improved our development speed
and ensured consistency across all projects.
● Designed accessible interfaces, refined TypeScript and JavaScript code and documentation adhering to
WCAG standards, improving usability for diverse audiences.
● Led a team of 4 developers in implementing a microservices-based front-end architecture, reducing
deployment time and improving overall system reliability.
● Managed the integration of third-party services such as payment gateways, CRM systems, and social media
feeds into client websites
● Initiated and facilitated cross-departmental workshops to align software development with UX/UI principles,
elevating customer satisfaction ratings.
● Built responsive UIs using TypeScript, React.js, and Vue.js, creating seamless experiences across various
devices and browsers.
EDUCATION
B.Eng, Computer Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
PROJECTS
Cepta
Designed and built Cepta, a fintech platform enabling merchants and aggregators to manage payments, customers,
and transactions. Processing over 100k transactions monthly.
Baru
Led the front-end team in building a payment solution for businesses to manage their inventory and collect payments
through bank transfers and debit cards, integrating a seamless user experience.
Learnspace Africa
Built a student financing platform with mobile-friendly interfaces to connect students with investors for income-
sharing agreements (ISAs).
Enum ATS
Developed a recruitment platform that provides seamless user experiences for recruiters and candidates.
