CHIBUEZE OKOH

Backend Engineer

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About

Highly analytical Backend Engineer with practical experience in Python, FastAPI, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, leveraging strong Git and RESTful API design skills. passionate about turning ideas into working systems that people can rely on. I love the challenge of building products from scratch, designing APIs, working with databases, and shipping features that solve real problems. Sharpened through my biochemistry background and intensive AltSchool/HNG internships.

Work Experience

Backend Engineer Intern

AltSchool Internships | Remote

Jun 2025 - Present

Nigeria

Contributed to the development and optimization of scalable backend systems and robust RESTful APIs for various applications during intensive software development internships.

  • Engineered and maintained scalable backend systems with python and Fastapi, developing robust RESTful APIs that enhanced application functionality and performance.
  • Designed and optimized MongoDB and PostgreSQL database schemas, ensuring data integrity and efficient data storage for various application modules.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, integrating frontend and backend components to deliver cohesive features and improve user experiences.
  • Improved code quality and reliability by implementing unit tests and actively participating in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and reducing bug occurrences.
  • Utilized Git for version control and streamlined development workflows, efficiently managing codebases and tracking project progress across multiple collaborative projects.

Education

Software Development(Backend)

AltSchool

Sep 2024

Science Laboratory Technology

Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu

Sep 2020 - Nov 2022

Enugu, Enugu State, NG

Courses

  • Biochemistry

Science Laboratory Technology

Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu

Sep 2017 - Nov 2019

Enugu, Enugu State, NG

Courses

  • Biochemistry

Certificates

JavaScript Courses

freeCodeCamp

JavaScript Courses

Educative.io

Certificate of Completion(DSA)

Educative.io

Projects

Mini Social Media API

A backend endpoints for a Mini Social media using FastAPI, and In-memory Storage, created CRUD for users, posts, likes, and comments. Added testing with Pytest and validated endpoints with Thunder Client.

Event Management API System

A Restful API built with FastAPI, Python, In-Memory Data Storage to manage users, events, speakers, and registrations. Focused on modular design and clean architecture to support scalability.

ReTaler - Sales Management Backend

AlthSchool project

Jun 2025 - Present

A backend system for managing users, inventory, and sales in small to mid-sized businesses. Built with FastAPI and PostgreSQL, the platform provides structured tools for store owners to handle products, sales transactions, users, and inventory in real time.

Book-IT

Altschool Project

A comprehensive REST API for a modern booking platform called BookIt, where users browse services, make bookings, leave reviews, and provide admin services to manage the platform

Languages

Javascript (Proficient) , HTML (Fluent) , CSS (Proficient) , Python (Proficient) , SQL (Conversational) , NoSQL (Conversational)

Skills

Technologies

  • Bootstrap
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • Git
  • Docker
  • GitHub
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SQL

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and Team-work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability & Willingness to Learn
  • Collaboration

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • CSS3
  • HTML5
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Docker
  • Git

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL

API Design

  • RESTful API Design

Troubleshooting & Debugging

  • Complex Issue Resolution

Collaboration

  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration
  • Code Reviews

Testing

  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing