Godwin Ukpabi

Backend Developer with experience building scalable APIs, backend services, verification systems, and third-party integrations using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. Experienced in asynchronous processing, background jobs, caching, real-time systems, and performance optimization using Redis, BullMQ, and PM2. Skilled in designing maintainable backend architectures, improving system reliability, and developing solutions that support real-world business workflows.

Backend Engineer (Platform Rebuild) - Back To Living, Inc. - Kansas, USA

(2025-05 - 2025-12)

• Rebuilt and modernized an educational platform using scalable Node.js backend architecture.
• Designed backend services for a point-based task and reward system.
• Implemented Redis and BullMQ background workers for task scheduling, activity tracking, and reward calculations.
• Integrated Firebase Cloud Messaging for real-time push notifications.
• Built transactional email workflows using SendGrid.
• Designed MongoDB schemas and data models using Mongoose.
• Implemented PM2 clustering to improve application performance and handle concurrent users.
• Integrated DigitalOcean Spaces for cloud-based media storage.
• Improved system reliability through asynchronous processing and caching strategies.
• Tech Stack: Node.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, Redis, BullMQ, Firebase, SendGrid, PM2, DigitalOcean

Webmaster / Backend-Focused Web Engineer - Midwest Comfort Homes - Missouri, USA

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Optimized WordPress website performance through caching, asset optimization, and resource cleanup.
• Improved page speed, SEO structure, and overall website stability.

E-Commerce Store Developer - Luxury Nails Beauty Bar - California, USA

(2022-05 - 2022-11)

• Built and optimized Shopify storefront focused on performance, SEO, and user experience.
• Configured products, collections, and responsive layouts.

BSc. - Agricultural Engineering - Obafemi Awolowo University (2013 - 2018)