MICHEAL OLOWOOKERE
Senior Frontend Engineer (React/Next.js) – Performance, Accessibility, UI Systems
+234 (090) 3882 0041 • developermykel@gmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Frontend Engineer specializing in performant, accessible user interfaces using React and Next.js. Proven experience translating Figma designs into pixel-perfect components, building scalable UI systems, and optimizing performance metrics (LCP, CLS, TTI). Passionate about design-system architecture, core web vitals, and elevating user experience through detail-driven frontend engineering.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/ui, Material UI, Framer motion
- UI/UX: Figma to Code, Responsive Design, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1), Design Systems
- Performance: Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, TTI), Lazy Loading, Code Splitting
- Other Tools: Git, Postman, Docker, Node.js, Express, Php
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead Engineer, Olowoola Garment Production
- Designed and implemented a scalable, secure, and user-friendly web application for an innovative startup in the garment industry, ensuring a robust digital experience and streamlined operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance development processes and consistently deliver high-quality features that adapt to evolving business needs.
Frontend Engineer, MyFund (Jan 2025 - Mar 2025)
- Rebuilt financial dashboard in React with responsive, pixel-perfect layouts; improved Lighthouse score from 78 to 95, reduced CLS from 0.21 to 0.05, ensuring a faster, smoother user experience across devices.
- Translated high-fidelity Figma designs into reusable React components with full accessibility (ARIA, keyboard nav), increasing engagement by 18%
- Integrated secure APIs for real-time transaction processing and data updates, bolstering system reliability and financial accuracy.
- Optimized code performance to reduce page load times and enhance UI responsiveness, resulting in significantly improved user satisfaction.
- Contributed within an agile team environment to streamline development processes and deliver innovative solutions.
Frontend Developer, DLES (2024)
- Resolved complex authentication issues impacting over 100,000+ users users by engineering a robust solution that enhanced login security and user experience.
- Spearheaded a secure authentication portal by integrating token-based authentication and real-time user verification, resulting in improved user trust and engagement.
- Developed an interactive radio web app featuring live streaming, personalized playlists, and real-time data updates for 10k+ monthly listeners.
Fullstack Developer, DLES (2024)
- Engineered a robust internal complaint management system using the MERN stack, streamlining issue reporting, tracking, and resolution.
- Built a secure, dynamic testimonial site with integrated authentication, enhancing the platform’s user feedback capabilities and trust.
Junior Developer (2023)
- Contributed to backend development using PHP to implement dynamic web features and maintain legacy systems, ensuring overall system stability and performance
- Transitioned from HTML, CSS, JS to PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap
- Initiated and conducted web development workshops for interested colleagues, sharing knowledge on modern web technologies, best practices, and practical coding skills to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Student Project, Movie Recommendation App (2023)
- Developed a movie recommendation app using React.js and Node.js, showcasing modern web technologies to deliver dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
Frelance Web Developer, Smadaf Graphics Print (2022)
- Utilized SEO after successful development of website that boosted the company’s online presence, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales
Student Project, Landing Page Development (2021)
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Crafted a landing page for students as part of a class project, demonstrating proficiency in web design and development principles.
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Garnered positive feedback from peers and instructors for the effective design that promoted student resources and events.
Frontend Highlights
- Cut CLS from 0.25 → 0.03 across core product dashboard by optimizing layout shifts
- Built internal component library using Storybook and enforced design tokens for consistency
- Translated 20+ Figma pages to production React components with 100% pixel accuracy
- Lifted overall WCAG accessibility score from 70% → 95% through semantic HTML + focus management
KEY PROJECTS
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Authentication Portal:
Developed a secure, scalable authentication system serving over 100,000 users, leveraging modern web security practices.
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Scan Me:
Created a mobile-friendly application using Next.js and Express that utilizes QR code scanning to retrieve dynamic content and facilitate contactless interactions.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Express
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Expense Tracker (Next.js + Express):
Engineered a full-stack expense tracking platform featuring real-time data visualization and budgeting tools, optimizing financial management.
Tech Stack: Next.js, Express
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DevLounge (Telegram Bot):
Implemented a Telegram bot that delivers real-time tech news, job listings, and relevant updates using Python and the Telegram Bot API.
Tech Stack: Python, Telegram Bot API
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DevLounge (Full):
Built a comprehensive system to aggregate and deliver live data on tech news and job listings, enhancing user engagement through a multi-source information platform.
Tech Stack: Python, Telegram Bot API, Javascript
OPEN SOURCE CONTRIBUTIONS
- Actively contributed to community-driven open source projects by writing code, addressing bugs, reporting issues, and optimizing codebases.
- Developed and shared reusable React components and utilities, strengthening collaborative development efforts.
EDUCATION
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Certificate in Computer Science & Programming
Federal School of Statistics, July 2023
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Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
Meta
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Semrush SEO Certificate
Semrush Academy
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Revelant Courses: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Web Development, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Front-End Architecture
- Progressive Web Applications
- Web Performance Optimization
- Responsive & Mobile-First Design
- Open Source Contribution
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Coordinated tech initiatives and volunteer activities to support local community projects and promote technology education.
Web developer tutor, TechWorld
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Mentored and guided students in Fullstack web development, covering both frontend and backend technologies.
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Led hands-on coding sessions, building real-world projects for the community to enhance learning and impact.
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Encouraged best practices in software development, version control, and collaborative programming.
PROJECT LINKS
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Thank you for considering my application. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to your team and look forward to discussing how I can add value to your organization.