Tega Okorare

July 2025 – Present

• Own backend development for core business systems using Node.js, NestJS, Express, PostgreSQL, and Redis
• Took over and stabilized a critical legacy CodeIgniter 3 application, resolving long-standing issues and enabling delivery of delayed client requirements
• Refactored and extended legacy systems to support new business features, significantly improving maintainability and developer confidence
• Designed and built a centralized notification microservice using NestJS, BullMQ, and Redis for SMS, email, and in-app notifications across multiple applications
• Led development of a complex rostering module within a care ERP system, handling scheduling logic, edge cases, and data consistency
• Collaborated closely with frontend engineers to unblock UI development and ensure smooth backend integration
• Managed application deployments and infrastructure on AWS, supporting reliable releases across environments

Oct 2023 – Jun 2025

• Built and maintained scalable web applications using React, Node.js, Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Led a team of 4 engineers to deliver an LMS platform 2 weeks ahead of schedule and 10% under budget
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by ~40%
• Optimized database queries and introduced Redis caching, reducing average load times by ~50%
• Worked closely with designers and product managers to deliver features from concept to production

Aug 2022 – Jul 2023

• Architected and built a mobile-first food delivery platform using Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
• Implemented payment workflows using Paystack, achieving a 95%+ transaction success rate
• Designed RESTful APIs for orders, payments, and user management with strong data consistency
• Reduced API error rates by ~20% through improved third-party error handling and monitoring
• Built internal operational tools for order tracking, customer support, and financial reporting

May 2022 – Dec 2022

• Migrated financial reporting workflows from Excel to Python, reducing analysis time by ~30%
• Built a React-based internal project management tool, improving team coordination and visibility
• Participated in code reviews and product discussions, aligning technical solutions with business needs

Sep 2020 – Apr 2022

• Provided technical support for 30+ staff, resolving network and system issues and reducing downtime by ~20%
• Maintained and enhanced WordPress-based systems using PHP, improving mobile responsiveness and usability