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Happiness Balogun

Happiness Balogun

Abbey Wood,London

Summary

Skilled Frontend Developer with expertise in React js, Next js, and TypeScript, specialising in creating user-centric, responsive web applications. Demonstrated success in driving user engagement and improving platform efficiency through leadership of key projects at Clouddley, Settl.me, and Optisource. Strong focus on clean, maintainable code and modern UX/UI design, ensuring efficient development processes and impactful user experiences. Thrives in collaborative environments and consistently contributes innovative, scalable solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Frontend Developer

Clouddley
Wilmington, FullTime
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed and optimised landing pages, resulting in 20% higher engagement and 15% lower bounce rates
  • Integrated Google and GitHub authentication with Next-Auth, reducing login errors by 90% and achieving 99.9% success rate in logins/signups
  • Utilised Next js, Tailwind CSS, and MUI components to create performant, responsive dashboard with modern, consistent design
  • Implemented Redux, Redux Thunk, and Redux Persist for seamless state management and persistent data storage across user sessions
  • Leveraged Axios for efficient API communication and React Hook Form for form validation, enhancing user interactions
  • Developed reusable components (sidebar, topbar, toast notifications, modal), cutting development time by 30% and improving code maintainability by 25%

Microsoft Word Add-In Developer

NBA Stamp & Seal
Remote, Contract
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed Microsoft Word add-in for Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), automating application of official seals and stamps, reducing manual workload by 70% and improving document processing speed.
  • Automated custom seal workflows, increasing accuracy and consistency of legal and real estate document approval by 40% during in-house testing.
  • Implemented functionality for selecting predefined stamps or uploading custom images, streamlining document validation and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure it met 100% of legal and regulatory requirements, enhancing document security and reducing errors in sensitive documentation.

Web Developer

Delore Care
London, Contract
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced digital presence of in-home care service provider through intuitive portal redesign using Next js and Tailwind CSS, resulting in 35% increase in user engagement and 25% boost in website traffic.
  • Improved user experience by implementing seamless job application and messaging feature, increasing job application submissions by 40% and reducing response time by 50% through direct admin inbox integration.
  • Integrated SendGrid to automate and streamline email communications, improving email delivery efficiency by 90% and reducing email-related issues.
  • Applied advanced UI principles focused on user-centred design, leading to 20% increase in user satisfaction during initial feedback sessions.

Web Developer

JVAS Property
Nottingham, Contract
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Created and optimized landing page for Airbnb apartment in Mapperley, Nottingham, resulting in 30% increase in booking inquiries.
  • Utilized Next js and Tailwind CSS to enhance site functionality, improving page load times by 20% and increasing overall user satisfaction.
  • Streamlined booking process by integrating seamless redirection functionality to Airbnb and Booking.com, leading to 15% increase in conversion rates.
  • Developed and maintained responsive website designs compatible across devices and browsers, boosting mobile engagement by 25%.
  • Implemented SEO best practices, increasing organic search traffic by 40% and improving search engine rankings significantly.

Frontend Developer

Settl.me
Remote, FullTime
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Implemented consumer lifestyle web application for online food ordering and service bookings (e.g., salon services) to streamline user experiences.
  • Utilized Next js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and React-Query to optimize performance and ensure seamless functionality across.
  • Developed responsive merchant dashboard (Settl.me - Merchant), improving product management and order tracking, resulting in 20% increase in merchant satisfaction and productivity.
  • Enhanced data retrieval speed by 30% and ensured real-time order tracking through efficient use of React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and React-Query.
  • Contributed to admin dashboard (Settl.me - Admin) development, empowering data-driven decisions and operational efficiency through detailed order and product metrics, leading to 45% increase in data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct code reviews, and implement feature updates, ensuring smooth project delivery.

Frontend Developer

Optisource Technology Solutions
Remote, FullTime
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Crafted web and mobile app mockups using Adobe XD, facilitating seamless collaboration with project owners and improving design approval times by 25%.
  • Led design and development of company website (Optisource Technology Solutions) using React, delivering a modern online presence that increased user engagement by 30% and improved site traffic by 20%.
  • Translated design mockups into responsive, user-friendly web interfaces with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and React, resulting in a 40% improvement in mobile user satisfaction and 25% faster load times.
  • Performed website enhancements and modifications on existing WordPress sites using Divi Builder and Elementor, increasing user retention by 15% through tailored user experiences.
  • Optimized website performance using Lighthouse, reducing front-end issues by 35% and improving overall browsing experience.
  • Modernized user interface for Liquid Online Accounts, a 20-year-old legacy application, resulting in a 50% increase in user engagement and 35% improvement in usability.
  • Led transition from legacy systems to modern front-end technologies, reducing page load times by 40% and enhancing overall site performance.

Education

B.Eng - Civil Engineering

Federal University of Technology

Skills

  • React js (experience with both SSR and CSR)
  • Next js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • GraphQL (familiarity with querying and mutations)
  • Styled-components (CSS-in-JS styling)
  • Tailwind CSS
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • API Integration (including GraphQL and REST)
  • Responsive Design
  • Jest (for unit testing)
  • Redux / React Query (state management; starting to work with Apollo Client)
  • Git (Version Control Systems)
  • Agile Methodologies
  • SEO Best Practices
  • WordPress CMS (including experience with headless CMS setups)
  • Basic understanding of Google Analytics & Tag Manager
  • Figma/Adobe XD

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Microsoft Word Add-In Developer

NBA Stamp & Seal
06.2024 - 08.2024

Web Developer

Delore Care
10.2023 - 11.2023

Web Developer

JVAS Property
09.2023 - 10.2023

Frontend Developer

Clouddley
11.2022 - Current

Frontend Developer

Settl.me
03.2022 - 10.2022

Frontend Developer

Optisource Technology Solutions
11.2020 - 03.2022

B.Eng - Civil Engineering

Federal University of Technology

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