Paul Thanksgiving

Full Stack Engineer with 4+ years of experience architecting and deploying scalable web and mobile ecosystems. Proven track record of delivering 20+ production-ready applications, specializing in Next.js, React Native, and robust backend microservices (Spring Boot, Node.js). Adept at bridging the gap between complex product vision and high-performance technical execution, with a strict focus on system reliability, optimized database architecture, and seamless UI/UX.

Frontend Developer (Remote) (2024-06 – 2024-12)

• Developed and launched small multi-page websites (Home, About, Services, Contact) for diverse SMB clients utilizing responsive, mobile-first design practices.
• Audited on-page SEO components, managed semantic HTML formatting, and improved Core Web Vitals to elevate search engine rankings.
• Identified and resolved cross-browser rendering inconsistencies and layout bugs independently to improve user experiences.
• Maintained codebases across version control systems (Git) and worked seamlessly with headless CMS

Junior Software Developer (Intern / Freelance) (2025-02 – 2025-04)

• Developed responsive web apps using HTML, JavaScript, React, and Tailwind CSS.
• Built backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Integrated MongoDB and MySQL databases with RESTful APIs.
• Implemented JWT authentication and user session handling.
• Collaborated via GitHub and participated in features planning and code reviews

Full Stack Developer (Remote) (2025-06 – 2026-06)

• Developed end-to-end web applications, managing everything from frontend UIs to backend APIs and databases.
• Accelerated feature deployment by leveraging modern frameworks and AI-assisted development tools.
• Optimized application performance, reducing system bottlenecks and improving load times by 20%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into clean, maintainable code.

Bachelor of Computer Science in Computer Science – NIIT Fortesoft Systems, Nigeria (2024)