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Stephen Ngwu

Frontend Engineer | Cybersecurity Analyst

Sumary

Stephen Ngwu

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science and Mathematics

2017 - 2021

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Skills

  • Languages and Frameworks: Python, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Solidity, PowerShell, Angular, ReactJS, Vue3, NodeJS
  • Technologies and Tools: JSON, Docker, Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, SQL, VirusTotal, Splunk
  • Platforms: Google Cloud Platform, Mapbox, Stripe, WebRTC, Socket.io, Postman, Version Control (Git)
  • Paradigms: REST API Architecture, Agile Software Development, Microservices, CI/CD
  • Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firestore, JSON
  • Security: Unit testing, Threat Modelling, Code Review, SAST, DAST, SCA, IAM, SIEM/SOAR
  • Others: Network Security, Operating System (Linux & Windows)

Professional Experience

Software Engineer

Jul 2024 - Present

Spordis Binary

  • Implemented a Shift Left approach by integrating threat modeling, SAST (Snyk), and DAST (Nikto, OWASP ZAP) while hardening CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure deployments and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 45%
  • Implemented API-driven LLM integrations using JavaScript and TypeScript to enable real-time interaction, parsing, and response evaluation.
  • Built and optimized JSON prompt structures for multi-step AI agents, enhancing decision-making accuracy and performance evaluation for real-time sports token live charts.
  • Designed and tested APIs against OWASP API Security Top 10 using Postman, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and input validation aligned with industry best standards.
  • Boosted team performance by 25% by integrating security best practices into agile workflows, mentoring developers on secure coding, and leveraging GitHub Actions to reduce vulnerabilities.


Projects

  • SPOX: Designed and engineered a robust trading platform with seamless interoperability between front-end and back-end systems. Additionally, I worked closely with designers and engineers and reported to stakeholders to ensure unified development, smooth workflows, and high usability.

Front-End Engineer

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

C-Sunshine, Bratislava, Slovakia

  • Increased revenue and slashed development expenses by 20% through the deployment of a dynamic, real-time medical check-up chart.
  • Boosted user engagement by 15% by engineering a JSON-based survey module that automated response handling, improved UX, and streamlined feedback analytics.
  • Leveraged Test Driven Development to optimize web pages for peak performance and scalability.


Projects

  • Body Fast (bodyfast.app): Contributed to the Body Fast fitness webapplication by refining the authentication and onboarding experience

Lead Front-end Engineer

Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

Nanocodes Programming

  • Led the design and optimization of dynamic frontend workflows using JSON-based configuration schemas, improving user interaction, system responsiveness, and overall task execution efficiency across applications.
  • Drove a 25% increase in customer engagement by leading the development of an intuitive, high-performing customer service platform.
  • Catalyzed a 14% revenue uplift by architecting and delivering a robust, industry-compliant e-commerce solution aligned with business goals.
  • Engineered the front-end architecture for Andromedia’s live chat application, delivering a user experience comparable to industry leaders like Tidio Chat.


Projects

  • Andromedia (andromedia.cc): Engineered the front-end architecture of a live chat application, delivering a user experience on par with market leaders like Tidio Chat.
  • Ms Network (msnetwork.com.ng): Contributed front-end expertise to the development of a critical network application for the Nigerian Army 82 Division, enhancing operational efficiency

Front-end Developer

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

Dream Hunters DAO, Naples, Italy

  • Engineered robust RESTful APIs enhancing front-end to back-end system interoperability.
  • Fostered collaborative development with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver cutting-edge web3 NFT platforms.
  • Elevated application efficiency through meticulous code reviews and optimization strategies, mitigating performance bottlenecks.

Full Stack Engineer

Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

Global Network LLC, Avondale, United States

  • Optimized payment processes and reduced operational costs by 35% through the development and deployment of an Ethereum-based smart contract solution.
  • Integrated Paystack and Stripe payment gateways to enable seamless, secure, and multi-currency transactions, resulting in a 30% increase in successful payments and improved overall user trust and conversion rates.
  • Increased user engagement by 15% through the implementation of personalized, real-time email and push notification campaigns.
  • Enhanced user experience and increased engagement by 20% through the integration of advanced Elasticsearch functionality.


Projects

  • whatido (whatido.app): Led the development of a cutting-edge social media application, incorporating video reels, an explore page, and seamless crypto and Stripe payments, complemented by live messaging features.