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John Idowu

London,Barking & Dagenham

Summary

A Full stack developer with a proven entrepreneurial background, combining technical expertise in the PERN stack with successful e-commerce business experience. Founded and scaled a streetwear reselling business to over £100,000 in sales, demonstrating strong business acumen and technical implementation skills. Currently developing a comprehensive sneaker portfolio management system using TypeScript, React, and Node.js, showcasing practical application of full stack development skills. Experienced in implementing SEO strategies that achieved top 5 SERP rankings and managing complex inventory systems across multiple platforms. Proficient in modern development practices including version control, API integration, and responsive design. Currently enhancing technical capabilities through Code Academy's full stack engineering program, with a focus on building scalable web applications. Seeking to leverage unique combination of entrepreneurial success and technical skills in a full stack development role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Full Stack Developer (Portfolio Project)

01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Developing a comprehensive sneaker portfolio management system using PERN stack
  • Implemented responsive dashboard with TypeScript and Material-UI
  • Created data visualization components using Recharts for profit tracking
  • Built reusable components for inventory management
  • Integrated date range filtering and portfolio metrics tracking
  • Currently at 40% completion with continuous feature development

Founder

Drip N Drown Town
04.2020 - 01.2025
  • Built and managed an e-commerce business generating over £100,000 in sales
  • Achieved top 5 SERP rankings for over 20 products through SEO optimization
  • Managed inventory of 700+ products using scout.io platform
  • Integrated multiple payment solutions (Stripe, Klarna, cryptocurrency)
  • Implemented cross-platform selling strategy across major marketplaces
  • Developed social media presence reaching 400,000+ views

Education

Full Stack Engineering Course - Computer Systems Design & Related Services

Code Academy
04.2024 -

BTEC Extended Diplomas - Computer Science 90 Credit, Computer Science Level 3 Diploma, BCS level 2 ECDL (IT application Skills), ITQ Level 2

Newham Sixth Form College
01.2017 - 01.2019

GCSE’s - English Language, English literature, Mathematics, Additional Science, Science, Product Design, History, Media studies, Business Communications

Harris Academy Rainham
01.2012 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Programming Languages & Frameworks: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Nodejs, PostgreSQL
  • Development Tools: Git, VS Code, Material-UI, Recharts, SQL
  • API Development: RESTful API Integration, API Documentation, Client-Server Communication
  • Software Engineering: Code Refactoring, Version Control, Database Design
  • Development Practices: Agile Methodologies, Test-Driven Development

Business & Analytics

  • E-commerce Solutions: Stripe, Klarna, Triple A Crypto Integration
  • Digital Marketing: SEO Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation
  • Analytics: Web Analytics Interpretation, Performance Metrics, User Behavior Analysis

Soft Skills

  • UX/UI: User Experience Design, User Empathy, Interface Optimization
  • Project Management: Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment, Task Prioritization
  • Communication: Client Communication, Technical Documentation, Team Collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Full Stack Developer (Portfolio Project)

01.2025 - 01.2025

Full Stack Engineering Course - Computer Systems Design & Related Services

Code Academy
04.2024 -

Founder

Drip N Drown Town
04.2020 - 01.2025

BTEC Extended Diplomas - Computer Science 90 Credit, Computer Science Level 3 Diploma, BCS level 2 ECDL (IT application Skills), ITQ Level 2

Newham Sixth Form College
01.2017 - 01.2019

GCSE’s - English Language, English literature, Mathematics, Additional Science, Science, Product Design, History, Media studies, Business Communications

Harris Academy Rainham
01.2012 - 01.2017

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