Engr. Louis Nwadike

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer / Technical Lead

I'm a results-driven Senior Full-stack Software Engineer/Technical Lead with over 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex software solutions. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. Expertise lies in Typescript and full-stack development, system architecture, and innovative problem-solving. Passionate about staying at the forefront of technology trends, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and strategic thinking to drive impactful outcomes.

Engr. Louis Nwadike

About Me

Professional Summary

I'm a results-driven Senior Full-stack Software Engineer/Technical Lead with over 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex software solutions. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. Expertise lies in Typescript and full-stack development, system architecture, and innovative problem-solving. Passionate about staying at the forefront of technology trends, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and strategic thinking to drive impactful outcomes.

Contact Information

Email: Louisnwadike560@gmail.com

Phone: +447454235934

Location: 39 Hameway Street, London, United Kingdom. E6 6HP.

8+
Years Experience
15+
Projects Completed
6
Companies
MSc
AI Degree

Technical Skills

Frontend Development

Next.jsReactTypeScriptJavaScriptHTML5CSS3Tailwind CSSMaterial UIFlutterReact Native

Backend Development

Node.jsExpress.jsGraphQLREST APIsPHPLaravelSocket.IOWeb3Solidity

Database & Caching

PostgreSQLMongoDBRedisPrisma ORMFirebaseChromaDB

Cloud & DevOps

AWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockerTerraformCI/CDGitHub ActionsBitbucket PipelinesHelm

AI & ML

OpenAILLaMARAGChromaDBLiveKitSTT/TTS

Tools & Platforms

GitJenkinsPrometheusGrafanaAnsibleStrapi CMSTwilioPusherFFmpegMuxMinIOIPFS

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Steez
United Kingdom
Feb 2025 - Present
  • Designed and developed low-latency Node.js backend with Express.js and Next.js API routes
  • Implemented Socket.IO for real-time video posting, livestreaming, messaging, and crypto tipping
  • Built video processing pipelines with FFmpeg, Mux, MinIO, and IPFS
  • Designed PostgreSQL API with Prisma ORM and Redis caching for high throughput
  • Integrated Twilio for authentication, chat, and notifications
  • Developed Web3 microservice with Solidity, NFTs, and multisig wallets
Next.jsNode.jsExpressSocket.IOPostgreSQLRedisPrismaFFmpegWeb3SolidityDockerKubernetes

Technical Lead / Software Architect

Juicy Odds
Dubai
Mar 2023 - Jan 2025
  • Designed and scaled backend services with Node.js/Express and Next.js
  • Architected microservices and serverless functions for low-latency gaming
  • Developed RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL
  • Implemented Firebase for real-time sync, authentication, and notifications
  • Containerized services on GCP Cloud Run and Cloud Functions
  • Built CI/CD pipelines with Bitbucket for automated deployments
  • Developed React/Next.js client with Material UI and integrated OpenAI
Next.jsNode.jsGraphQLPostgreSQLPrismaFirebaseGCPMaterial UIOpenAIDocker

Senior Software Engineer

Lazersync
United Kingdom
Dec 2022 - Mar 2023
  • Led design of real-time voice and chat AI solutions for Lazervault
  • Developed RAG pipelines with ChromaDB and fine-tuned LLaMA models
  • Built FinTech workflows on Azure Kubernetes Service with Docker
  • Implemented event-based processing with AWS SQS/SNS
  • Created Next.js frontend with Material UI and Tailwind CSS
  • Integrated Strapi CMS for dynamic content and multi-language support
Next.jsNode.jsLiveKitOpenAIChromaDBLLaMAGraphQLAzureDockerStrapi

Senior Frontend Engineer

Kingmakers Supersports
Dubai
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
  • Developed high-performance Node.js backend with TypeScript
  • Created multi-region sports betting system with real-time odds
  • Built Terraform infrastructure for automated deployments
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
  • Scaled infrastructure on GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud SQL
  • Built cross-platform Flutter apps and Next.js frontends
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScriptGraphQLGCPGKETerraformFlutterDocker

Senior Solutions Engineer

Layer0
NY
Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
  • Developed optimization frameworks using Node.js and TypeScript
  • Created server/client-side applications with Next.js and Strapi CMS
  • Monitored software lifecycles to meet specifications and deadlines
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScriptMongoDBReactReact Native

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Access Solutions
Nigeria
Mar 2017 - Jul 2020
  • Built Vuvaa Fintech payment gateway application
  • Developed full-stack application with Next.js, GraphQL, and React Native
  • Implemented real-time features with PusherJS websockets
  • Integrated Twilio for messaging and video/audio calls
  • Built insurance service from ground up
Next.jsGraphQLReact NativeNode.jsLaravelPusherJSTwilio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I've worked on, showcasing my expertise in full-stack development, system architecture, and innovative solutions.

Steez

Decentralized video content platform with livestreaming, messaging, and crypto tipping

Senior Software EngineerFeb 2025 - Present
Next.jsNode.jsExpress.jsSocket.IOPostgreSQL+12 more

Juicy Odds

Low-latency sports gaming platform with AI integration and real-time features

Technical Lead / Software ArchitectMar 2023 - Jan 2025
Next.jsNode.jsExpressGraphQLPostgreSQL+11 more

Lazervault

AI-powered financial assistant with voice and chat interfaces

Senior Software EngineerDec 2022 - Mar 2023
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScriptLiveKitOpenAI+12 more

Kingmakers Supersports

Multi-region sports betting and gaming platform

Senior Frontend EngineerFeb 2022 - Nov 2022
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQL+11 more

Layer0

Optimization frameworks and server/client-side applications

Senior Solutions EngineerAug 2020 - Jan 2022
Next.jsNode.jsTypeScriptMongoDBReact+2 more

Vuvaa

Fintech payment gateway with comprehensive financial services

Senior Full-Stack EngineerMar 2017 - Jul 2020
Next.jsGraphQLReact NativeNode.jsLaravel+4 more

Education & Awards

Education

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

2025

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Abia State University Uturu

2014 - 2018

National Youth Service Corps

Nigeria

2018 - 2019

Senior Secondary School Certificate (O Level)

St. Mary's Seminary Umuowa

2006 - 2012

First School Leaving Certificate

St. John's Primary and Secondary International Schools, Maiduguri

2001 - 2006

Awards & Recognitions

Award of Best AI Projects

University of Greater Manchester, MSc AI

2025

Member, Nigerian Association of Engineers

Nigerian Association of Engineers

2018 - Present

Participated in National Computer Programming Contest

National Computer Programming Contest Cup

2018

Participated in Cowbell National Mathematics Competition

Cowbell National Mathematics Competition

2008

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.

Email

Louisnwadike560@gmail.com

Luisvelawrence@gmail.com

Phone

+447454235934

+447386756436

Location

39 Hameway Street, London, United Kingdom. E6 6HP.

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