Chidera Anichebe

Experience

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  Starling Inc.

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Manager
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  UNITeS CISCO Networking Academy

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  IoT Ambassador
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  DigiClan Africa

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Member
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  Billionaire Realtors Group

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

  Realtor
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  CodeClan

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Member
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  United Nations

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  MDG/SDG Student Ambassador

  To advocate the aims and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goal of Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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  70shops

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

  Head of Growth
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  Imarketslive

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  FOREX Trader
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  Chika Nels

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Social Media Manager

  1 month contract

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  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

  Computer Society Chair
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  Microvestng

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Brand Executive
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  Sidehustle

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Python (Backend) Intern

  - Learning how to work with Python in building backend infrastructures using frameworks such as Flask and Django- Learning how to work with Database systems in building scalable applications

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  IntelliDigest

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Software Developer

  - Designed and implemented the web application for onboarding suppliers using ReactJS and Figma. The applicationhas led to the swift onboarding of over 50 suppliers to the platform.- Improved the user experience of the iTracker application by fixing unstable components which improved usersatisfaction by over 30%.- Developed and deployed a full stack build of the application using ReactJS, Material UI and powered by a GoogleFirebase backend to be used by 100+ users.- Developed an API serving over 600 entries using NodeJS (with ExpressJS) powered by a Mongo database. Show less

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  Zuri Team, Inc.

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Backend Developer
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  Virtually Testing Foundation

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Cyber Security Engineer
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  Google Developer Student Clubs

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Lead, Federal University of Technology Owerri
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  Mara

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Campus Captain

  Officiating as a Mara Campus Captain in the Federal University of Technology Owerri, educating students on the Blockchain and onboarding them through online and offline events to the wonderful innovation Mara offers

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  Chess Hero

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  Software Engineer

  - Architected and developed the backend infrastructure and RESTful APIs for Chess Hero, a web-based platform of Chess in Slums Africa focused on helping sponsors take on the education fees of out-of-school children.- Enabled seamless integration and optimised application performance by closely collaborating with front-end developers. This resulted in a highly cohesive and efficient development process, minimizing integration issues and enhancing user satisfaction with smooth and responsive application experiences.- Integrated secure and reliable payment gateways, facilitating smooth transactions and enhancing the platform's payment capabilities.- Actively participated in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions, promoting best practices and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. Show less

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  Wall Street Cartel

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Backend Engineer (Quant)

  As a Quant Software Engineer, I am responsible for building the Infrastructure to support the development of robust, scalable, and secure financial services for traders. With a focus on quantitative analysis and programming, I work closely with our team to develop and maintain high-performance systems that enable our clients to make informed decisions based on reliable data.

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  Nigerian Communications Commission

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Engineering Intern
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  Ñurika

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founding Backend Engineer

  - Optimized leaderboard queries aggregating data from 100,000+ records. Reduced CPU usage from >150% to sub 1% and mean operation execution time from over 46.67 minutes to ~410 milliseconds at peak traffic.- Optimized backend infrastructure to handle over 150,000+ registered users and 30,000 daily active users by implementing optimization strategies, enabling the current hardware configuration to effectively manage high user traffic without compromising performance and raising cost.- Enhanced application functionality and stability by delivering new features and resolving numerous bugs leveraging aggregation queries, Indexing, and Caching to improve overall application performance.- Contributed to the successful launch and ongoing growth of Ñurika V1 by playing a key role in building the backend infrastructure of the software, which has attracted a significant user base of Web3 health enthusiasts. Show less

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  Blockchain Hub Africa

  Jan 2024 - now

  Backend Engineer