Versatile and detail-oriented Senior Full-Stack JavaScript Developer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying modern web applications. Skilled in ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, and Node.js, with a strong foundation in building high-performing, secure, and scalable front-end and back-end systems. Adept at translating business needs into elegant, maintainable code and leading teams to deliver enterprise-grade software. Passionate about UI/UX excellence, code quality, and continuous learning in modern JavaScript ecosystems.
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Selma Ndi
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Data Girl Technologies
Senior JavaScript Engineer
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Built and maintained multiple ReactJS and NextJS web applications serving thousands of internal users for logistics management and real-time tracking.
- Architected modular React component libraries and implemented TypeScript strict mode, improving developer productivity by 40%.
- Designed scalable REST APIs in Node.js and Express, integrating them for secure data access.
- Improved page load time by 35% through code-splitting, image optimization, and server-side rendering (SSR).
- Led the adoption of NextJS App Router and React Server Components to modernize frontend architecture.
- Developed automated build and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and Vercel, ensuring zero-downtime releases.
- Mentored junior developers on React hooks, state management, and API integration best practices.
Careerfoundry
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer /Student Mentor
02.2021 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Delivered dynamic client dashboards and internal web portals using React.js, Redux, and TypeScript, enabling faster data visualization for enterprise clients.
- Created scalable Node.js and Express backends integrated with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Implemented server-side rendering and incremental static generation with Next.js for SEO-optimized apps.
- Migrated legacy jQuery codebases to modern React front-ends, improving maintainability and test coverage.
- Established linting, formatting, and testing workflows with ESLint, Prettier, and Jest to standardize code quality.
- Collaborated with design teams to implement responsive UI layouts using Tailwind CSS and Storybook.
- providing students with invaluable insights into working in their chosen field and ensuring that the curriculum projects they work on are aligned with their long-term career goals.
Green Tech
JavaScript Developer
04.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Developed front-end components and dashboards in ReactJS and Redux for data-driven HR applications.
- Created reusable hooks and custom context providers to manage application state across complex modules.
- Built and maintained Node.js scripts for batch operations and data transformation tasks.
- Optimized React renders and reduced API calls using memoization and lazy loading.
Education
The ICT UniversityYaounde, Cameroon
Masters from Business Administration & Information Technology
07.2016
University Overview
University of BueaBuea, Cameroon
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
11.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Front-End: Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, HTML5, CSS3, React Query, Webpack
- Back-End: Nodejs, Expressjs, NestJS, REST API design, Sequelize, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Testing & Quality: Jest, React Testing Library, ESLint, Prettier, Storybook
- Dev & Ops: GitHub Actions, Netlify, Heroku
- Collaboration: Git, Jira, Agile (Scrum), CI/CD best practices
- Other: OAuth2, JWT Auth, WebSockets, Server Components (Nextjs 13), API Integration and Caching
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Best Web Developer at African Women in Tech Startups for excellence in web development and innovation.
- TechWomen Fellow, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, selected for outstanding leadership and impact in STEM.
- Tech Policy Fellow at the European University Institute (EUI), sponsored by the European Union, focusing on technology governance and digital policy
Certification
- Full Stack Development – Microverse
- Data Science – IBM
- JavaScript (ES6+) and React Advanced Course – Udemy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer /Student Mentor
Careerfoundry
02.2021 - 11.2024
Senior JavaScript Engineer
Data Girl Technologies
10.2020 - Current
JavaScript Developer
Green Tech
04.2016 - 10.2019
The ICT University
Masters from Business Administration & Information Technology
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science from Accounting