Ekemini Joshua Mendie - Frontend Developer

Q: Where is Ekemini based?

Ekemini is based in Uyo, Nigeria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Ekemini speak?

Ekemini speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Tagalog (Elementary), Yoruba (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ekemini have?

Ekemini has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Ekemini has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Ekemini may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ekemini's latest experience?

Ekemini's most recent position is Frontend Developer at Longswipe .

Q: What companies has Ekemini worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ekemini has worked for Longswipe , Handshake , and Brandland Communications .

Q: Which industries is Ekemini most experienced in?

Ekemini is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Ekemini most experienced in?

Ekemini is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Ekemini worked in recently?

Ekemini has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Ekemini worked in recently?

Ekemini has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

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Uyo, Nigeria

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Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Frontend Developer

Longswipe

Architected and implemented the frontend of a financial services platform with enterprise-grade security and performance.
Built responsive dashboards and onboarding flows using Next.js, React Hooks, and TypeScript.
Integrated secure payment APIs and biometric authentication for Flutter-based mobile app.
Established code review standards, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring workflows.
Key achievement: Designed and launched longswipe.com, achieving PCI-DSS compliance and 99.9% uptime.

May 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years 7 months

Senior Frontend Engineer

Handshake

Led frontend development across three fintech platforms serving global enterprise clients.
Developed AI-powered risk assessment tool (Sisu) integrating Claude AI for predictive analysis.
Built Give.org charitable platform with AI chatbot and fraud detection systems.
Created mesopotamia.ai, a real-time financial analytics dashboard with secure API integrations.
Impact: Improved frontend performance by 40% and reduced onboarding time by 60%.

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 11 months

Senior Web Developer

Brandland Communications

Built Trueowner KYC verification platform and Truecheka compliance system.
Delivered secure, intuitive dashboards using React.js, Bootstrap, and Firebase.
Implemented real-time reporting with data visualization components.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance and Information Technology.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Summary

Senior Frontend Engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance, and secure web applications. Expert in React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, with deep understanding of UI/UX engineering, accessibility, and frontend architecture. Proven success leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-grade solutions for fintech, SaaS, and data-driven platforms used globally. Passionate about crafting seamless user experiences, performance optimization, and modern frontend tooling.

Skills

Frontend: React.Js, Next.Js, Typescript, Javascript (Es6+), Html5, Css3, Tailwind Css
State Management: Redux, Zustand, Context Api
Backend & Apis: Node.Js, Express.Js, Rest, Graphql
Testing & Performance: Jest, React Testing Library, Lighthouse, Web Vitals
Ci/Cd & Devops: Github Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Vercel, Aws
Design & Ux: Figma Collaboration, Accessibility (Wcag), Responsive Design
Security & Compliance: Owasp, Jwt, Oauth2, Pci-Dss Principles
Other Tools: Git, Jira, Agile/Scrum, Langchain (Ai Integration)
Strong Leadership And Mentorship In Cross-Functional Teams
Skilled At Performance Tuning And Design-System Implementation
Committed To Writing Clean, Maintainable, And Accessible Code
Proven Ability To Deliver Globally Distributed, Secure, And Compliant Web Applications

Languages

English

Advanced

Filipino

Elementary

Yoruba

Elementary

Education

Virgen Milagrosa University

B.Sc. Computer Science · Computer Science · San Carlos City, Philippines

Middlesex University

B.Sc. Information Technology · Information Technology · Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius

Aptech Computer Education

Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering · Software Engineering · Calabar, Nigeria · Distinction

Certifications & licenses

LLM Ops – Large Language Models in Production

AI Makerspace

Complete Next.js Developer Course

Udemy

Advanced Diploma In Software Engineering

Aptech

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Banking and Finance 6 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Frontend Developer, Senior Frontend Engineer, Senior Web Developer

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Ekemini based?

Ekemini is based in Uyo, Nigeria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ekemini speak?

Ekemini speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Tagalog (Elementary), Yoruba (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ekemini have?

Ekemini has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Ekemini has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Ekemini may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ekemini be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ekemini would be well-suited for roles such as: Frontend Developer, Senior Frontend Engineer, Senior Web Developer.

What is Ekemini's latest experience?

Ekemini's most recent position is Frontend Developer at Longswipe.

What companies has Ekemini worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ekemini has worked for Longswipe, Handshake, and Brandland Communications.

Which industries is Ekemini most experienced in?

Ekemini is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Ekemini most experienced in?

Ekemini is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Ekemini worked in recently?

Ekemini has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Ekemini worked in recently?

Ekemini has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Ekemini's education?

Ekemini holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Virgen Milagrosa University, a Bachelor in Information Technology from Middlesex University and a Bachelor in Software Engineering from Aptech Computer Education.

Does Ekemini have any certificates?

Ekemini has 3 certificates. These include: LLM Ops – Large Language Models in Production, Complete Next.js Developer Course, and Advanced Diploma In Software Engineering.

What is the availability of Ekemini?

Ekemini is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ekemini?

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