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Desmond Okeke

Desmond Okeke

STEM Educator, Inventor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer

  • Education

    • University of Lagos

      2018 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Industrial Mathematics with Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: Google developers students club (GDSC), The National Association of Mathematics Students (NAMSN)

    • Udacity

      2022 - 2022
      Full Stack Developer Nanodegree Computer Software Engineering

      Flask, Python, AWS, JavaScript, Postgresql, Sqlalchemy, Docker, Kubernetes

  • Experience

    • Geeks club By Co-Creation Hub Nigeria

      Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
      STEM Educator, Inventor

      • Developed educational programs on computer engineering, web design, and animation for kids and youth.• Constructed interactive games and animations utilizing Scratch visual programming language.• Designed several hardware projects with Raspberry Pi, Python, and various sensors.

    • Co-creation Hub Nigeria

      Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
      Technical coordinator / STEM Educator

      • Mentored students in hardware and web design, aiding 20% in pursuing tech careers.• Constructed a server using Raspberry Pi for compiling student projects across Nigeria, increasing productivity by 80%.• Worked with the Relearn team as one of its early members to pioneer the integration of a simulation system that improved student engagement and comprehension by 20%, resulting in a 30% increase in student retention rates. Our innovative approach to education and use of technology demonstrated the effectiveness of our mission and strategies. Show less

    • MakersValley

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Front-End Developer

      • Facilitated the successful migration of the web application from Angular JS to React JS.• Developed comprehensive API services for a newly implemented application framework.• Successfully transitioned API service of Web Application from Angular.js to React.js.

    • Modaju

      Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
      Full Stack Engineer

      • Reduced deployment time by 40% by engineering front-end and back-end microservices.• Upgraded continuous integration/deployment scripting to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of software deployment.• Supervised one developer and achieved a 50% gain in productivity.

    • MakersValley

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      DevOps Engineer

      • Optimized infrastructure with Docker to deploy containerized applications.• Developed web application with Laravel and SQL server, integrating data with MySQL via AWS RDS.• Consolidated MakersValley's front-end from GCP to AWS while utilizing Docker configurations and commands.

    • SEAMFIX

      Aug 2023 - now
      Software Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Desmond Okeke
      Global Nominees Space App Challenge by NASA Apr 2017 I participated in the Space App Challenge by NASA 2017 with a team of four, we made a mobile application using the data provided to us to create AVIGATOR. Avigator helps exposing you to more in-depth knowledge about the geographic, natural, and cultural location around your flight path using your point of interest (POI). all you just need to do is to input your location and your destination. The app maps out your location and points out the location to destination, at the same time you… Show more I participated in the Space App Challenge by NASA 2017 with a team of four, we made a mobile application using the data provided to us to create AVIGATOR. Avigator helps exposing you to more in-depth knowledge about the geographic, natural, and cultural location around your flight path using your point of interest (POI). all you just need to do is to input your location and your destination. The app maps out your location and points out the location to destination, at the same time you will see some markers showing you geographic, natural, and cultural location around you. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Educator

      Issued by STEMCafe on Nov 2021
      STEMCafeAssociated with Desmond Okeke

    • Web developement/desginer trainer

      Issued by Techxkia on Aug 2014
      TechxkiaAssociated with Desmond Okeke

    • Media Assistant

      Issued by Python conference Nigeria (PyConNG) on Sept 2017
      Python conference Nigeria (PyConNG)Associated with Desmond Okeke

    • Volunteer Intern (3D Modelling and Design, Python, Web Design)

      Issued by American Corner By US Consulate in conjunction with Co-Creation Hub on Mar 2017
      American Corner By US Consulate in conjunction with Co-Creation HubAssociated with Desmond Okeke

    • Lead Educator/Facilitator

      Issued by Buildathon By The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy on Jan 2024
      Buildathon By The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital EconomyAssociated with Desmond Okeke