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Umar-Faruk Abdulsamiu

Software Developer/Engineer & Researcher

Abuja, Federal Housing Authority, Lugbe

ABOUT

Software Developer/Engineer & Researcher with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. Specialized in React, Next.js, PHP, and Node.js, with a strong focus on clean architecture, maintainable systems, and modern UI/UX. Proven ability to deliver production-ready solutions end-to-end, from design to deployment. Actively researching and building toward Web3, blockchain, and decentralized financial systems, with a strong interest in applying emerging technologies to solve real-world problems and create long-term value.

SKILLS

HTMLCSSJavaScriptPHP
SassBootstrapReactNext.jsLaravelNode.js
MySQLMongoDBSupabase
Git
VS CodeSublime TextNotepad++
Responsive DesignCross-Browser CompatibilityUI/UX Design

EXPERIENCE

Full-Stack Developer & Tutor

2024 - 2024

TechWare Professional Services Ltd. • Nigeria

Full-Stack Developer & Tutor at TechWare Professional Services Ltd., responsible for developing responsive websites, leading development teams, and providing tutoring services to students. • Spearheaded the development of responsive, user-friendly websites, increasing client satisfaction by 20%. • Led a team in building dynamic web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, contributing to a 15% improvement in project delivery time. • Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, ensuring projects aligned with business goals. • Provided one-on-one tutoring to students, improving their understanding of web development fundamentals. • Performed comprehensive testing and debugging to optimize website performance across various browsers and devices. • Utilized front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, to build dynamic web applications.

Tutor & Web Developer

2022 - 2023

Platinum Minds Global Company (PMGC) • Nigeria

Tutor & Web Developer at Platinum Minds Global Company, focused on creating responsive websites, teaching programming languages, and optimizing website performance. • Led the creation of visually appealing, responsive websites, enhancing user engagement by 30%. • Improved website performance through rigorous testing and debugging across browsers, reducing client support calls by 15%. • Taught programming languages to young students, helping them achieve a 95% course completion rate. • Performed comprehensive testing and debugging to optimize website performance across various browsers and devices. • Utilized front-end and back-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, to build dynamic web applications.

Technical Manager

2023-12 - 2023-12

Capacity-Building Workshop on GCED • Nigeria

Technical Manager for the Capacity-Building Workshop on GCED, managing technical infrastructure and collaborating with designers and educators. • Managed technical infrastructure for the workshop, improving delivery efficiency by 25%. • Collaborated with designers and educators to integrate e-learning tools, enhancing participant engagement.

Junior Web Developer

2021 - 2022

Platinum Billionaire's Mind School • Nigeria

Junior Web Developer at Platinum Billionaire's Mind School, assisting in web application development, conducting code reviews, and teaching coding to students. • Assisted in the development of key features for multiple web applications, contributing to a 10% improvement in project turnaround time. • Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to ensure adherence to best practices, reducing bugs by 20%. • Participated in client meetings to gather project requirements and address technical queries and teaching young students coding. • Collaborated with senior developers to implement new features and enhance existing functionalities.

Internship on Web Development

2021 - 2021

Heroic Universal Concept Int'l • Nigeria

Web Development Intern at Heroic Universal Concept Int'l, contributing to coding tasks and learning coding standards and best practices. • Contributed to coding tasks in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, playing a key role in delivering functional web pages on time. • Collaborated with team members to understand coding standards and best practices

Computer Operator & Graphics Designer

2018 - 2019

Ikon Allah Business Center • Kaduna, Nigeria

Computer Operator & Graphics Designer at Ikon Allah Business Center, Kaduna, managing computer operations, performing data entry, and designing graphics for print and digital media. • Managed daily computer system operations, ensuring hardware, software, and peripherals functioned effectively. • Performed accurate and efficient data entry tasks using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Organized and maintained electronic files and documents for optimal retrieval. • Operated printers and scanners for customer projects, ensuring high-quality and accurate output. • Engaged with customers to understand their requirements, offering appropriate solutions and guidance on available services. • Designed visually appealing graphics for both print and digital media, including marketing materials such as posters, flyers, banners, and social media graphics.

EDUCATION

National Open University of Nigeria

2021 - 2025

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

One Love Business Center, Kadpoly

2015 - 2018

Diploma in Graphics Design & Computer Operations

Focus International School

2012 - 2018

Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC)