BENEDICT IDOKO

Performance-focused Frontend Engineer

Abuja, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Performance-focused Frontend Engineer with over 5 years of experience in building responsive, high-conversion web applications using modern JavaScript ecosystems. Specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, I deliver clean, shippable UI solutions that significantly enhance user experience and drive critical business outcomes. My expertise in optimizing web performance and architecting scalable frontend systems has consistently resulted in measurable improvements in load times and maintainability.

Work

The OH-Res Ltd

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Senior Web Developer & Customer Service Manager

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Led frontend development and managed customer service integrations to enhance user experience and operational efficiency for an EDI dashboard.

Highlights

Architected and led frontend development for an EDI dashboard using React 19 + Next.js 15 (App Router), reducing load times by ~45% through strategic implementation of Server Components, lazy loading, and image optimization.

Designed and implemented responsive UI components with Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui, significantly improving user experience and accessibility across diverse devices.

Integrated TanStack Query for efficient data fetching and caching mechanisms, eliminating redundant API calls and boosting application performance.

Managed and customized customer service web integrations, including WordPress/Webflow and Pressone Africa, streamlining support processes and enhancing user engagement.

Collaborated effectively with designers in Figma for seamless code handoff and mentored junior developers on best practices, elevating team proficiency and project quality.

Bizmarrow Technologies

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Fullstack Engineering Intern

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed MERN-stack applications and optimized frontend performance, significantly improving maintainability and user experience.

Highlights

Developed MERN-stack applications with a strong frontend emphasis in TypeScript/React, migrating legacy UIs to modern meta-frameworks and improving maintainability and speed by 30%.

Built reusable component libraries and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), enabling robust offline capabilities and enhancing user accessibility for dynamic web applications.

Optimized application performance through Vite builds, Framer Motion animations, and a keen focus on Web Vitals, achieving Lighthouse scores of 90+ on key pages.

Contributed to a hybrid work environment, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Snap Inc.

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Software Engineering Intern, Web Development

Remote, California, US

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Summary

Contributed to the maintenance and development of internal web tools and admin panels for content moderation on the Snap Kit platform.

Highlights

Maintained and enhanced Admin panels crucial for content moderation on Snap Kit, ensuring operational stability and efficiency.

Built and implemented robust feature flags across various code repositories, enabling controlled feature rollouts and facilitating A/B testing for new functionalities.

Optimized and developed new UI components for internal dashboards and web tools on Snap Kit, significantly improving user experience and workflow for internal teams.

Collaborated remotely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality web solutions within an agile development environment.

Education

Renaissance University

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Bachelor's of Science Computer Science

Courses

Web Development

UI/UX Design

Data Structures

Database Systems

Software Engineering

Languages

English

Certificates

Bizmarrow tech Fullstack dev bootcamp

Bizmarrow Technologies

Udemy Web dev Camp

Udemy

Skills

Frontend Technologies

React 19, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Framer Motion, Vite, UI/UX Design, Accessibility (WCAG), Performance Optimization.

Backend & Database

MERN Stack.

State Management & Data Fetching

TanStack Query, Zustand.

Testing & Version Control

Playwright, Git.

Design & Prototyping

Figma.

CMS & Web Development Platforms

Webflow, WordPress.

Tools & Methodologies

AI Tools (Cursor/Copilot), Agile.

Professional Skills

Leadership, Problem-Solving.