Ridwat Kenny Okunlola

Full Stack Software Engineer

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About

Ridwat is a seasoned full-stack developer specializing in both frontend and backend development, with over 3 years of experience in software engineering and system architecture. Proficient in the MERN stack, JavaScript, and Python, she excels at building responsive user interfaces and developing robust, scalable applications that deliver seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer

School Management System | Contract

Jan 2025 - Present

Oyo, Oyo, Nigeria

Built a robust School Management System to streamline academic operations, including result tracking, attendance management, and student-teacher dashboards.

  • Developed a full-featured student portal for checking results, tracking academic progress, and managing profiles.
  • Integrated authentication and role-based access using Clerk.
  • Improved performance with optimized API routing and efficient database queries.

Prompt Engineer

Scale AI

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

Remote, Remote

Designed and optimized prompt engineering frameworks at Scale AI, integrating advanced AI models to boost accuracy and drive substantial improvements in system performance.

  • Designed and optimized prompt engineering frameworks, enhancing AI model accuracy and system performance by up to 15%.
  • Developed innovative prompting strategies that translated complex requirements into precise AI outputs, streamlining operational workflows and improving output relevance by over 20%.
  • Analyzed AI model outputs to identify areas for prompt refinement, resulting in measurable gains in response relevance and reliability across diverse use cases.

Full Stack Web Developer

SwftPay

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

Remote, Remote

Developed scalable web applications at SwiftPay, enhancing user experiences and back-end efficiency through modern frameworks and optimized database solutions.

  • Developed and deployed scalable web applications using modern frameworks, resulting in enhanced user experiences and improved system performance by 25%.
  • Optimized back-end efficiency and database performance, reducing data retrieval times by 30% and improving application responsiveness.
  • Ensured application reliability and seamless functionality by implementing robust testing procedures, reducing critical bugs by 15%.
  • Utilized MERN stack technologies to build secure and high-performing web services.

Data Analyst

DYA

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Analyzed complex datasets at DYA to uncover actionable insights, optimize processes, and drive data-driven decision-making for real-world business challenges.

  • Analyzed datasets using advanced statistical techniques, identifying key trends and insights that informed strategic business decisions, leading to X% process optimization.
  • Optimized data collection and processing workflows, improving data accuracy by 15% and enhancing reporting efficiency.
  • Ensured data integrity and consistency across multiple sources, building reliable datasets for comprehensive analytical reporting used by different departments.

Education

Computer Science

University of Ilorin

Sep 2015 - Jul 2019

Ilorin, Kwara State, NG

Certificates

Python Programming Masterclass

Udemy

Aug 2024

The Ultimate Front-End Web Developer

Udemy

Jul 2024

Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

IBM

Mar 2024

Advanced Full Stack Development

SQI College of ICT

Dec 2023

MERN Stack Development

Coursera

Aug 2023

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript

Web Frameworks & Libraries

  • React
  • Node.js (Express.js)
  • Next.js
  • Bootstrap
  • Tailwind CSS

Database Management

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL

Web Technologies

  • HTML5
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Media Query
  • Frontend Development
  • Backend Development
  • Full-Stack Development

System Architecture

  • System Architecture
  • Scalable Solutions

Interests

Hobbies & Interests

  • Coding
  • Research

Professional Development

  • Mind Talk
  • Community Engagement
  • Problem Solving
  • Developer Collaboration