About
I'm Samuel Ngobi, a web developer with 2+ years of experience. I work mainly with Next.js, React, Rails, and Tailwind CSS.
I care about software that loads fast, works on every device, inclusive with accessibility compliance to WCAG 2.1. I value precision, clear communication, and continuous learning. When I'm not debugging code or managing CI/CD pipelines, I'm analyzing feedback and adjusting my strategies to work smarter and faster.
I'm currently available for freelance projects and open to full-time roles. If you have a project in mind, or a site that isn't pulling its weight, tell me about it and I'll reply within 4 hours.
Experience
Full-Stack Developer · FruitlandCyprus
Feb 2026 – Present- Engineered a high-performance, mobile-responsive web app with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, hitting a 95+ Lighthouse score across devices.
- Cut initial page load time by 48% by optimizing asset delivery for a 40+ image gallery with the Next.js Image component and lazy loading.
- Set up custom domain mapping and automated SSL, giving the client a secure, always-on channel for inquiries.
Frontend Developer · Space Launch Tracker
Jan 2026 – Present- Built a real-time mission-tracking engine in React 19, syncing high-frequency data from global space-agency APIs for sub-second countdown accuracy.
- Turned client feedback into shipped UI features, including a dynamic launch-window slider and a glassmorphic visual redesign.
- Standardized a Git-flow deployment strategy with API versioning, keeping feature delivery fast with zero downtime during active client review.
Backend Developer · E-Commerce Production Recovery (MERN)
Dec 2025 – Feb 2026- Inherited a failing, undocumented production platform and stabilized it within a tight deadline.
- Hardened security by identifying and patching 7+ critical CVE vulnerabilities in the Node.js runtime, closing high-risk exploits on the customer data pipeline.
- Resolved a total authentication outage by re-architecting broken MongoDB connection logic and Express middleware, restoring checkout and account access.
Full-Stack Developer · Sterz Creator Marketplace
June 2026- Architected a two-sided creator marketplace from scratch, modeling the full escrow lifecycle across hold, verification, and release states.
- Built a multi-tenant data model with auth isolating brand and creator accounts, mirroring the tenant-separation pattern production commerce platforms rely on.
Frontend Content Board Member · LogRocket
Sept 2025 – Mar 2026- Technical reviewer for a leading industry publication, vetting 12+ deep-dive frontend and backend articles monthly for technical accuracy.
- Gave architectural feedback on 60+ technical guides, upholding quality standards for a global developer audience.
Education
Information Security Studies
European University of Lefke, Cyprus