Uyi Obazee

Full-Stack Software Engineer (React, Node.js, Django) with 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable web and AI-powered applications. Proven success in e-commerce, SaaS, and social platforms—boosting performance, streamlining workflows, and enhancing user engagement. Adept in backend architecture, API design, DevOps, and Agile collaboration, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business value.

Full-Stack Software Engineer at Viszy Sports (2025-09 – Present)

Enhanced and modernized the Viszy web platform using React, React Native, Node, and PostgreSQL

• Enhanced and modernized the entire Viszy web platform using React, Tailwind, improved UI patterns, and performance fixes
• Implemented Zustand state management and refactored Axios workflows, reducing UI lag and improving data consistency
• Collaborated with backend engineers to fix and stabilize the Aura Points system, ensuring accurate athlete scoring for thousands of users
• Improved the Knowledge Points logic and prediction workflows, increasing scoring accuracy and reliability
• Rebuilt core parts of the messaging UI and integrated Socket.io for real-time chats across web and mobile
• Contributed major React Native features using RTK, improving app responsiveness and user experience
• Assisted backend work across PostgreSQL + Node/Django, debugging APIs and integrating new endpoints
• Contributed to Top 5 Showcase, leaderboard systems, and athlete ranking logic powering weekly competitive features

Software Engineer at School Market Hub (2025-07 – Present)

Developing a MERN-based campus marketplace with authentication, chat, and filtering

• Developing a MERN-based campus marketplace with authentication, chat, and filtering; MVP preparing for pilot launch across universities
• Designed system architecture for future mobile expansion (React Native)
• Early testers praised the intuitive navigation and responsive UI, reporting smoother transactions compared to existing campus forums

Contract Software Engineer at Wave AI (2025-07 – 2025-08)

Built an AI-powered event recommendation platform with LLM semantic search

• Built an AI-powered event recommendation platform (Django, PostgreSQL, Tailwind) that personalizes events with LLM semantic search
• Reduced frontend load time by 40%, driving smoother user experiences and boosting session duration
• Implemented real-time behavioral tracking, which improved content relevance and increased user satisfaction scores in pilot tests

Software Developer at BEMA (2023-09 – 2025-07)

Delivered a live music eCommerce platform with integrated audio previews

• Delivered a live music eCommerce platform (PHP, WordPress, JS) with integrated audio previews
• Automated email campaigns via MailerLite API, improving open rates by 30%
• Optimized checkout flow and queries, reducing response time by 25%, which directly improved repeat customer purchases and artist onboarding

Junior Software Developer (Intern) at J.P. Morgan Chase (2023-02 – 2023-09)

Collaborated with senior engineers in an Agile environment to enhance financial applications

• Collaborated with senior engineers in an Agile environment to enhance financial applications
• Debugged production-level software and optimized performance, improving reliability for internal teams
• Received positive feedback for quick issue resolution, ensuring seamless experience for financial analysts

Freelance Developer at Freelance Developer & Tech Trainee (2020 – 2023)

Built and deployed multiple web applications

• Built and deployed a MERN eCommerce store with secure auth, cart, and checkout; early adopters highlighted ease of checkout and smooth cart flow
• Developed a Django-based social platform supporting user posts, comments, and media; users valued the fast loading and intuitive posting features

Further Maths & Computer Studies Teacher at University Preparatory Secondary School (2024-09 – 2025-07)

Taught advanced mathematics and introductory programming

• Taught advanced mathematics & introductory programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Mentored students through coding projects, with several successfully showcasing apps at school exhibitions

B.Eng. in Civil Engineering – University of Benin (2018 – 2023)