Precious Abubakar

Software Engineer | Open Source Contributor | Community Leader

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About

Highly skilled Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development, API design, and technical support using Node.js, Nest.js, and TypeScript. Proven ability to drive product innovation, streamline operations, and enhance community engagement through impactful open-source contributions and leadership in tech initiatives. Adept at resolving complex system issues and fostering collaborative environments.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

ONEPIPE

May 2023 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Developed and maintained core APIs for a direct debit payments service, providing critical technical support and contributing to innovative product development.

  • Engineered core APIs for PaywithAccount's direct debit payments service using Nest.js and TypeScript, ensuring robust and scalable financial transactions.
  • Provided technical support to the customer success team, resolving complex system issues within 24 hours, achieving an 80% SLA and significantly reducing downtime.
  • Collaborated with an R&D engineer to prototype Benefits Card, a card management system that facilitated the issuance of debit/credit cards and fueled market research for Growtrade.

Open Source Project Maintainer

CHAOSS

Apr 2022 - Present

Remote, N/A, NG

Maintained and contributed to high-impact open-source projects, enhancing community engagement and streamlining operations for a large global community.

  • Partnered with GitHub's All-In and 5+ contributors to develop the DEI Badging website, analyzing and awarding badges to open-source projects based on DEI metrics, securing adoption by multiple high-impact projects including Django.
  • Engineered and maintained the CHAOSS Slack Bot, streamlining communication for 2,400+ active community members and improving newcomer onboarding by 30%.
  • Authored and edited technical documentation and blog posts, enhancing community knowledge and engagement; appeared in two podcasts reaching 500+ listeners.

Education

Backend Engineering

ALTSCHOOL AFRICA

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Courses

  • Collaborated with students from multiple tracks to design and build a community-based e-learning platform, which was showcased at the school's product showcase.

Medical Laboratory Science

IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY

Sep 2014 - Nov 2018

Okada, Edo, NG

Courses

  • Achieved Vice Chancellor's List recognition in 2018 for academic excellence.

Volunteer

Lead, WTM Calabar

GOOGLE WOMEN TECHMAKERS (WTM)

Jul 2023 - Present

Calabar, Cross River, NG

Led strategic initiatives and community engagement for Google Women Techmakers, empowering women and girls in tech through educational programs and outreach.

  • Coordinated with co-leads to organize tech events and initiatives, empowering 272 secondary school children in Calabar with AI education scheduled for Q4 2024.
  • Led the social media team, developing content calendars and campaign briefs for International Women's Day 2024, achieving 70% growth in reach on Instagram.
  • Delivered two virtual talks at Google IO Extended Calabar and WTM Nigeria's International Women's Day event, demonstrating thought leadership and community engagement.

Languages

English

Skills

JavaScript

  • JavaScript

TypeScript

  • TypeScript

HTML

  • HTML

CSS

  • CSS

SQL

  • SQL

Node.js

  • Node.js

React

  • React

Git

  • Git

Docker

  • Docker

API Design

  • API Design
  • RESTful APIs

Technical Support

  • Technical Support
  • System Troubleshooting

Open Source Contribution

  • Open Source
  • Community Management
  • Technical Documentation

Project Management

  • Project Coordination
  • Event Organization

Social Media Management

  • Social Media Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Campaign Management