ABOUT DIVI.

Software Engineer // Product Builder // Systems Writer

I am Divine Orji, a software engineer building digital products through The Kreativ Studio, my tech agency.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES[5 DISCIPLINES]
Web DevelopmentWeb DesignMobile DevelopmentTechnical WritingSoftware Engineering
Divine Orji

EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT.

01January 2019 - Present

The Kreativ Studio

// Head of Engineering// Software Engineer
Head of EngineeringJanuary 2025 - Present

I direct engineering operations and lead our fully remote team, guiding architecture, sprints, and code reviews across 10+ client and internal web products while staying hands-on in the codebase.

  • I coordinate technical roadmaps and weekly sprints for distributed engineers across multiple time zones.
  • I maintain architectural standards and CI/CD pipelines that keep deployment cycles under 15 minutes.
Software EngineerJanuary 2019 - Present

Over a 7+ year journey, I've built and shipped 15+ bespoke web applications, turning complex client requirements into fast, resilient digital experiences.

  • I architect full-stack applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and modern APIs, consistently scoring 95+ on Lighthouse performance benchmarks.
  • I partner directly with founders to translate business goals into shipped interfaces and reliable backend workflows.
02January 2024 - March 2026

Innovation Growth Hub

Software Engineer

Across a 2+ year run, I engineered client web solutions, maintained internal software, and spearheaded developer community training in Aba.

  • I delivered software across 2 parallel tracks: client-commissioned platforms and internal operations tools.
  • I trained and mentored 100+ web development students, designing the foundational curriculum still taught across cohorts.
  • We hosted developer ecosystem events and co-building sessions that engaged 300+ local tech builders.
03April 2024 - October 2024

Crunchies Fried Chicken Limited

Fullstack Developer

I led the end-to-end redesign of the Crunchies online ordering platform over a 7-month contract, helping scale monthly digital sales from ₦200k to over ₦3M.

  • I resolved 3 major ordering drop-off points by clarifying checkout flow, delivery zone selection, and pickup options.
  • I integrated the Google Maps API for real-time outlet lookup, cutting delivery address errors significantly.
  • I rebuilt the frontend in Next.js and Tailwind CSS to ensure sub-2-second load times even on low-bandwidth mobile connections.
04September 2021 - Present

freeCodeCamp

Freelance Technical Writer

I write long-form technical guides on modern React patterns, web performance, and developer tools, read by tens of thousands of engineers on freeCodeCamp News.

  • I unpack complex frontend concepts into practical, project-based tutorials with interactive code examples.
  • My published guides consistently rank on Google page 1 for core React and JavaScript topics.
05March 2021 - September 2024

Hackmamba

Technical Writer & Editor

Over a 3+ year run, I authored, edited, and published 50+ technical articles and built interactive demo apps for international developer-tooling companies.

  • I created 50+ in-depth tutorials, SDK integration guides, and API documentation for SaaS and devtools platforms.
  • I built production-grade demo repositories demonstrating third-party tools in real-world scenarios.
  • We organized global hackathons, reviewing and evaluating dozens of community project submissions.
06October 2021 - December 2024

Google Developer Student Clubs

Core Team Member

As a core team lead at MOUAU, I organized workshops and practical bootcamps that introduced over 200 university students to software engineering.

  • I organized and facilitated hands-on web development bootcamps for 200+ students.
  • I provided one-on-one mentorship to aspiring developers preparing for their first tech internships.
  • We collaborated to host campus-wide tech conferences, hackathons, and networking sessions.
07February 2021 - July 2021

Truparse

Junior Software Engineer

In a 6-month team engagement, I developed frontend features for web applications using TypeScript and React.js within 2-week agile sprint cycles.

  • We shipped web features using agile sprint rituals, daily standups, and Git collaboration workflows.
  • I built responsive, accessible UI components with TypeScript, React.js, SASS, and CSS.
  • I wrote custom CSS solutions that modernized existing client WordPress platforms.
08October 2020 - January 2021

PAYVEST GLOBAL

Frontend Developer Intern

Over a 4-month internship, I contributed production frontend code, earning team recognition for accelerating feature delivery within my first 2 months.

  • I wrote modular HTML5, React.js, and CSS for client-facing financial product interfaces.
  • I paired with senior engineers to refactor legacy styles into clean, reusable CSS components.
  • We developed and launched company marketing sites using WordPress, Bootstrap, and SASS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

September 2018 - December 2022

Credentials & Languages

  • Create User Stories in Trello
  • Hackerrank Skills Certificate for CSS
  • Google Africa Developer Training Program
SPOKEN & PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGES
English (Full Professional)