Emmanuel Akogwu

About Emmanuel Akogwu

I’m a Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable, cloud-native applications across the full stack using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) and JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React).I specialize in designing secure RESTful APIs, building microservices architectures, and integrating cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using tools like Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and Firestore.My toolkit includes:Backend development with Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL/MongoDBFrontend development with Angular and ReactCI/CD and DevOps with Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, and TektonMessaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQAgile methodologies, TDD, and scalable architecture patternsI enjoy solving complex backend challenges, mentoring developers, and delivering high-quality systems that scale reliably in production.Open to remote or hybrid Software Engineer or Full-Stack Developer roles. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Ford Motor Company

   Mar 2022 — Present · US

   Contributed to the development of a cloud-based platform that helps Ford Credit conduct auditing ofdealers and track vehicles from manufacturing lines to customers, resulting in a reduction of overhead incarrying, auditing, and tracking manufactured vehiclesContributed to the design and implementation of cloud-native applications using Google CloudPlatform, enhancing the scalability and flexibility of the infrastructure.Collaborated closely with product managers and UX/UI teams to develop user-centric features usingAngular, improving the overall user interface and functionality.Participated in agile development processes, attending sprint planning and daily stand-ups to ensuretimely delivery of project milestones and adherence to sprint goals.Implemented microservices-based architectures to increase modularity and simplify the maintenance ofthe application stack, ensuring smooth integration with existing services.Applied advanced debugging techniques and performance tuning to identify bottlenecks in the application and optimize its speed and resource consumption.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable and maintainable softwaresolutions.Implemented features using agile development methodologies and test-driven developmentMentored junior team members and participated in code reviews to improve code quality

Education

• University of Jos

  Bachelor of Science, Computational Science

• Maharishi International University

  Master of Science, Computational Science