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About Me

Who am I?

I’m Emmanuel Ighalo, a Backend Developer focused on PHP, CodeIgniter, Laravel and MySQL.

Backend developer with experience building and maintaining web applications, APIs, and server-side systems. Skilled across modern web technologies with a growing focus on scalable backend architecture and full-stack development. Comfortable collaborating with teams, solving technical problems and adapting to evolving project requirements. Focused on writing reliable, maintainable solutions that support real business and user needs.

Currently building and maintaining web systems at FirstLincoln Technologies , and mentoring developers through firstlincoln.net.

Name:

Emmanuel Ighalo

Email:

ighaloemmanuel3@gmail.com

Age:

25

From:

Lagos, Nigeria

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Role:

Backend Developer

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What I bring to a team

What I Do

Backend Development

Building reliable server-side logic with PHP, CodeIgniter 4, Laravel and MySQL.

Full-Stack Web Apps

End-to-end web applications using PHP on the server and modern JS on the client.

Maintenance & Support

Long-term maintenance, debugging and improvements for existing systems.

Education and work history

Resume

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma / 2018 - 2023

Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division. Final degree examination held in the 2021/2022 session; awarded 20 December 2023.

Experience

Full-Stack Web Developer

FirstLincoln Technologies / 05/2025 - Present

Developing and maintaining 10+ responsive web applications across front-end and back-end. Building server-side logic with PHP (CodeIgniter 4 and Laravel) backed by MySQL to improve system efficiency and reliability. Supporting 50+ staff across departments and contributing to internal automation that improved team productivity by ~25%.

Full-Stack Development Trainee

GoMyCode / 06/2024 - 12/2024

Completed an intensive six-month full-stack program. Built proficiency in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and React on the front-end, and JavaScript, Node.js and MongoDB on the back-end.

Mobile Development Intern

Deebug Institute / 01/2022 - 05/2022

Developed and launched two production Flutter mobile applications for industry-specific use cases. Consistently delivered work ~10% ahead of deadlines with positive client feedback.

Tools, languages and frameworks I work with

My Skills

PHP

CodeIgniter 4

MySQL

Laravel

JavaScript

HTML / CSS

A selection of recent work

Projects

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Cooperative Software solution

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Cooperative Software solution

Cooperative multi-tenant software platform for FirstLincoln Technologies. Built to support member coordination, role-based access, and shared organizational operations.

PHP CODEIGNITER 4 MYSQL BOOTSTRAP

Omni Customer Relational Managment(CRM)

02 3

Omni Customer Relational Managment(CRM)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for Omni-Channel, designed to manage client interactions, track leads, and streamline communication across sales and support teams.

PHP CI4 MYSQL

Echoopro – Real-Time Team Communication Platform

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Echoopro – Real-Time Team Communication Platform

Echoopro is a collaborative communication system inspired by tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams, built for real-time messaging, group chats, and structured team interaction.

PHP CODEIGNITER 4 MYSQL BOOTSTRAP

Foursquare Gospel Church Portal

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Foursquare Gospel Church Portal

Maintained and expanded the Foursquare Gospel Church portal by improving existing features, adding new functionality, and supporting ongoing system operations

PHP CODEIGNITER 4

Firstlincoln Technologies

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Firstlincoln Technologies

Built and managed the FirstLincoln Technologies platform, focusing on backend architecture, system reliability, and scalable business operations.

PHP JS HTML CSS WORDPRESS

Worksync-Internal Report System

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Worksync-Internal Report System

WorkSync is an internal reporting platform built to manage team reports, workflow updates, and centralized operational records within an organization

RentPro – Property Payment & Management Platform

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RentPro – Property Payment & Management Platform

RentPro – Property Payment & Management Platform

PHP LAVAREL

Education and training credentials

Certificates

B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons.) Upper Division

B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons.) Upper Division

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Notification of Final Degree Examination Result - Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division, awarded 20 December 2023.

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate

GoMyCode

Six-month intensive full-stack development program covering modern front-end and back-end stacks.

Thoughts, write-ups, and tech notes

Blog

Life after NYSC

Jul 21, 2025

Life after NYSC

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Every Developer’s Biggest Nightmare... Impostor Syndrome

Jul 28, 2025

Every Developer’s Biggest Nightmare... Impostor Syndrome

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The Hidden Struggle Behind Growth in Tech

Mar 21, 2025

The Hidden Struggle Behind Growth in Tech

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Open to backend, full-stack and integration projects. The quickest way to reach me is WhatsApp or email.

Name
Emmanuel Ighalo
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Call / WhatsApp
+2348055562788
Email Me
ighaloemmanuel3@gmail.com
Mentorship
firstlincoln.net