Israel Okonkwo

Front End Engineer

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About

Results-driven Front End Developer with 3+ years of experience crafting modern, user-centric web applications. Proven ability to translate complex UI/UX designs into scalable code using React, Vue.js, and Angular, while optimizing for responsive design, performance, and accessibility (WCAG). Collaborative team player passionate about solving challenging technical problems to drive measurable business outcomes.

Work Experience

Senior Front End Developer

Skinvault

Jun 2022 - Jun 2025

Remote, Any, US

Led the development of a visually rich, mobile-first e-commerce platform for a premium skincare brand, significantly boosting online sales and user engagement.

  • Designed and developed a visually rich, mobile-first e-commerce platform that increased online sales by 38% for a premium skincare brand.
  • Created interactive product pages with detailed ingredient breakdowns, skin-type filters, and customer reviews, boosting user engagement time by 45%.
  • Implemented robust subscription checkout functionality, which successfully grew recurring revenue by 22% within the first quarter.

Educator

Embedded Development Educator

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

Remote, Any, US

Inspired and mentored students in embedded systems, developing and delivering a curriculum that enhanced technical skills and fostered interest in STEM fields.

  • Inspired and mentored students in embedded systems using Raspberry Pi Pico, fostering creativity and technical skills through engaging projects.
  • Developed a comprehensive curriculum integrating programming and electronics, leading to improved student outcomes and increased interest in STEM fields.

Frontend Software Engineer

IDoval & Co.

Jun 2021 - May 2022

Remote, Any, US

Spearheaded the design and development of a scalable e-commerce website, enhancing performance and user experience through UI/UX best practices.

  • Spearheaded the design and development of a scalable e-commerce website, implementing UI/UX best practices that led to a 30% increase in conversion rates.
  • Enhanced site performance by optimizing coding practices and employing image compression techniques, resulting in a 40% reduction in load times.
  • Implemented dynamic product catalog and filtering features, reducing product search time by 60%.

Education

Computer Science

Whiteman College, United States

Apr 2012 - May 2016

Whiteman, Any, US

Courses

  • Front-End Development
  • Algorithms
  • Database Systems
  • Software Development
  • Web Technologies

Certificates

Diploma in Front-End Development

Olu Institute

Jun 2016

Projects

Fuel Tracker Project

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Designed and built a responsive web application providing real-time fuel price updates, achieving significant user adoption and positive feedback.

Languages

English

Skills

Web Development

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • PHP
  • C++

Frameworks

  • React.js
  • Bootstrap
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Angular

Version Control

  • GitHub
  • Git

Design Tools

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Webflow

APIs

  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL

Optimization

  • Performance Optimization
  • Image Compression
  • Load Time Reduction

UI/UX

  • UI/UX Best Practices
  • Responsive Design
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • User Testing

E-commerce Development

  • Mobile-first Development
  • Product Catalog
  • Filtering Features
  • Subscription Checkout