Hi, I'm Samuel Chukwu

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Building scalable, secure, and user-centric web applications with 10+ years of experience across healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS.

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About Me

Results-driven Full-Stack Developer with a decade of experience building scalable, responsive, and secure applications using Java/Spring Boot, MERN, Laravel, and Django. Proven track record delivering robust backend and mobile solutions across healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS. Passionate about clean code, scalable architecture, and continuous learning.

Technical Skills

Frontend

React.jsNext.jsVue.jsAngular.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptReduxTailwindCSSBootstrapViteLivewire

Backend

JavaSpring BootNode.jsExpress.jsLaravelDjangoPHPRESTful APIsGraphQLMicroservicesWebSocketsSocket.IO

Mobile

FlutterDartReact Native

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisFirebase

DevOps

DockerKubernetesGitGitHub ActionsCI/CDLinuxNginxPM2VercelHerokuNetlify

Tools & Others

PostmanJestPHPUnitPytestCypressWebpackJWTOAuth2Stripe

Work Experience

Business Technology Consultant

Jan 2026 - Present

Norak TechnologiesLagos, NigeriaFull-time

  • Mentor developers on Laravel/Node.js/Spring Boot best practices, improving code quality and efficiency
  • Bridge business goals with technical execution, ensuring user-centric, scalable solutions for clients
  • Architect and review application structures to support long-term scalability and performance
  • Lead code reviews, enforce testing standards (PHPUnit/Jest), and reduce technical debt
  • Build REST APIs for client TPL integration running on Java/Spring Boot
JavaSpring BootJavaScriptNode.jsMERNPHPLaravelMySQL

Fullstack Developer

Jan 2022 - Present

FreelanceRemoteFreelance

  • Built and deployed 10+ client projects, including CRM dashboards, booking platforms, and e-commerce systems
  • Developed a healthcare appointment system using Django + React that reduced patient wait time by 45%
  • Integrated Stripe payment gateway and real-time notifications using WebSockets in Laravel-based applications
JavaSpring BootMERNLaravelDjangoTailwindCSSPostgreSQLStripe

IT Director

Jun 2021 - Nov 2025

Gavice LogisticsNigeriaFull-time

  • Built a comprehensive Logistics management system used for the entire firm's operations
  • Built customer-facing mobile apps with Flutter/Dart
  • Created REST APIs for client TPL (Third Party Logistics) integration
  • Led infrastructure scaling and system architecture decisions
MERNLaravelSpring BootFlutterDartMySQLREST APIs

Backend Engineer → IT Manager

Mar 2021 - Jul 2023

TechnedifyLagos, NigeriaFull-time

  • Spearheaded improvements of Laravel-based E-Learning platform, enhancing performance significantly
  • Led database optimization and indexing, reducing query load times by up to 40%
  • Promoted to IT Manager in 2022; led infrastructure scaling initiatives
  • Conducted developer training on Laravel best practices, ensuring code quality and team growth
LaravelNode.jsMySQLPHPUnit

Backend Developer Intern → Junior Developer

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

Norak TechnologiesLagos, NigeriaInternship

  • Assisted in maintaining Laravel-based HR & Payroll web application
  • Improved query performance by optimizing Eloquent relationships and indexes
  • Wrote PHPUnit test cases for critical payroll logic with 90% code coverage
LaravelVue.jsMySQLPHPUnit

Education

2023 - 2025

Diploma in AI Development

FIIT

Advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

2015 - 2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (M.O.U.A.U)

GPA: 4.58 / 5.0

Graduated with First Class Honors

2013 - 2015

Diploma in Computer Science & Data Structures

TCHUB

Foundation in Computer Science and Algorithms

Featured Projects

A showcase of my recent work across healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and mobile platforms.

Norakle ERP
SaaS

Norakle ERP

Lead Full-Stack Developer & Technical Architect

A comprehensive, modular ERP platform designed as a SaaS solution supporting multiple business operations including Inventory, CRM, HR, and Project Management.

LaravelVue.jsMySQLRedisDocker+4 more
Stock Manager
SaaS

Stock Manager

Senior Full-Stack Developer

A standalone, pluggable inventory stock-taking application designed for accurate and efficient stock audits with real-time tracking and reconciliation.

LaravelReactMySQLPWARedis+2 more
Dominion Trust
Fintech

Dominion Trust

Lead Full-Stack Developer

A Nigerian stock trading and investment platform enabling users to explore, request, and manage stock options with secure transactions and financial data integrity.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLRedis+4 more
GMP - Gavice Marketplace Platform
E-Commerce

GMP - Gavice Marketplace Platform

Full-Stack Developer & Integration Specialist

A logistics-marketplace application combining e-commerce functionality with logistics booking, enabling seamless purchase and delivery in a unified workflow.

LaravelVue.jsMySQLRedisGoogle Maps API+3 more
Solvent
Logistics

Solvent

Senior Full-Stack Developer

An internal logistics management system for operational teams to track, manage, and audit logistics activities with detailed records and administrative controls.

Node.jsReactPostgreSQLMongoDBRedis+4 more
BagsWarehouse
E-Commerce

BagsWarehouse

Lead Full-Stack Developer

A full-featured e-commerce platform with advanced features including gift card management, coupon systems, and promotional pricing, optimized for scalability and smooth checkout.

LaravelVue.jsMySQLRedisElasticsearch+4 more
Gatober
Fintech

Gatober

Senior Full-Stack Developer

An investment management and tracking application enabling users to monitor investments, performance, and growth over time with structured insights and portfolio management tools.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLRedis+4 more
Resninja ERP
SaaS

Resninja ERP

Lead Full-Stack Developer & Product Architect

A smart, cloud-based ERP platform helping modern businesses centralize accounting, purchasing, sales, inventory, HR, and CRM into one connected system.

LaravelVue.jsPostgreSQLJavaSpring Boot+3 more
Daily Gist Telecoms App
Mobile

Daily Gist Telecoms App

Mobile Application Developer

A Flutter-based VTU and earnings mobile app for instant airtime, data, cable TV, and electricity bill payments, with a referral-based commission and rewards system.

FlutterDartNode.jsLaravelREST APIs+2 more

Latest Blog Posts

Insights, tutorials, and experiences from my journey in software development.

Building Scalable REST APIs: Lessons from Production
Featured
Backend Development
8 min readDec 15, 2024

Building Scalable REST APIs: Lessons from Production

After building APIs that handle millions of requests, here are the hard-earned lessons about scalability, performance, and maintainability.

#API#Node.js#Laravel
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The Real Cost of Technical Debt: A Cautionary Tale
Featured
Software Engineering
6 min readNov 28, 2024

The Real Cost of Technical Debt: A Cautionary Tale

How we accumulated $100K worth of technical debt and the painful lessons learned while paying it down.

#Technical Debt#Refactoring#Best Practices
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Django vs Laravel vs MERN: Choosing the Right Stack in 2024
Technology Comparison
10 min readOct 20, 2024

Django vs Laravel vs MERN: Choosing the Right Stack in 2024

After building production apps with all three stacks, here's my honest comparison to help you choose the right technology for your next project.

#Django#Laravel#MERN
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Why We Moved Critical Services to Spring Boot: Lessons from a Pragmatic Migration
Featured
Backend Development
9 min readSep 10, 2025

Why We Moved Critical Services to Spring Boot: Lessons from a Pragmatic Migration

After years of shipping features in Laravel and Node.js, I moved our highest-throughput services to Java and Spring Boot. Here's what changed, what surprised me, and what I'd tell any PHP/JS developer picking up Java for the first time.

#Java#Spring Boot#Microservices
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