EVANS IBOK EVANS

Lead Software Engineer

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About

A highly accomplished Lead and Frontend Engineer with 4+ years of experience specializing in full-stack development, UI/UX design, and architecting scalable web solutions using React, Node.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript. Proven ability to drive significant improvements in user engagement, operational efficiency, and platform security across SaaS, DeFi, and AI bot projects, consistently delivering high-impact features and leading cross-functional teams.

Work Experience

Frontend Engineer

Afriex Inc.

Jun 2024 - Present

Remote, Global, US

At Afriex Inc., as a Frontend Engineer, Evans redesigned the Internal Admin Platform, developed critical payment functionalities, and architected a backend for an AI bot, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

  • Redesigned the Internal Admin Platform, enhancing user experience for key teams (Customer Service, Compliance, Operations), leading to streamlined critical workflows.
  • Developed and implemented KYC, transaction receipt download, and account statement generation functionalities, significantly streamlining dispute resolution and compliance workflows.
  • Architected a robust backend server for an AI bot project and implemented key frontend functionalities for a Merchants Business platform, expanding service offerings.
  • Enhanced the Transactions Module with advanced search and filtering, improving data retrieval efficiency, and refactored roles/permissions for strengthened security.
  • Configured pre-commit lint rules to enforce code consistency and maintainability across the Internal Admin Platform, improving development standards.

Lead Engineer

Chuffleback (Stealth Startup)

Nov 2022 - Apr 2024

Remote, Global, US

As Lead Engineer at Chuffleback, Evans designed and developed a comprehensive crypto-based payroll SaaS platform, leading full-stack architecture and managing team operations to ensure timely, high-quality feature delivery.

  • Designed and developed a payroll SaaS platform to streamline crypto-based salary payments for global employers.
  • Implemented theming and design consistency using Theme UI and Storybook, establishing usage guidelines for scalable UI development.
  • Led full-stack architecture and development initiatives, ensuring maintainability, optimal performance, and scalability of the platform.
  • Developed advanced GraphQL pagination for optimized data querying and filtering performance.
  • Managed and mentored a cross-functional engineering team, overseeing sprint planning and reviews to ensure timely feature delivery and project success.

Frontend Developer

ApeSwap Finance

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

Remote, Global, US

As Frontend Developer at ApeSwap Finance, Evans designed and implemented key UI/UX solutions, including a UIKit redesign and Circular Staking Modals, significantly boosting user engagement and enabling strategic partnerships.

  • Designed and implemented a UIKit Light Mode redesign, packaging it as an NPM module for seamless adoption across multiple frontend applications.
  • Developed Circular Staking Modals, directly contributing to a 14.59% increase in GNANA purchases and a 15.76% reduction in BANANA sell pressure through strategic UX improvements.
  • Built UI functionality enabling users to acquire a BAB Token offering, which facilitated a strategic partnership between ApeSwap and Binance.
  • Integrated Space ID Domain Name System and Unstoppable Domains into the ApeSwap frontend, significantly enhancing domain-based identity solutions.
  • Redesigned ApeSwap Balancer's frontend with Vue and TailwindCSS, improving UI responsiveness and overall usability.

Frontend Developer (Contract)

Hydrogen HR

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Remote, Global, US

As a Contract Frontend Developer at Hydrogen HR, Evans contributed to essential UI updates, bug fixes, and HR management features, improving platform stability and user experience.

  • Contributed to critical UI updates and bug fixes, enhancing user experience and stability of HR management features.

Education

Full Stack Web Development & Computer Science

BloomTech (prev. Lambda School)

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • TypeScript

Frontend Frameworks & Libraries

  • React
  • Redux
  • TailwindCSS
  • Storybook
  • Theme UI
  • Vue
  • Ant Design
  • React Native

Backend Technologies

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • GraphQL
  • Rest API
  • Serverless (Vercel, Netlify)

Databases & ORM

  • PostgreSQL
  • Prisma ORM

Tools & DevOps

  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • Jest

References

Obie Dobo

Head of Product and Operations at ApeSwap Finance ([email protected])