Get to know me
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.
Emmanuel Ighalo
25
Lagos, Nigeria
Backend Developer
What I bring to a team
Building reliable server-side logic with PHP, CodeIgniter 4 and MySQL.
End-to-end web applications using PHP on the server and modern JS on the client.
Long-term maintenance, debugging and improvements for existing systems.
Mentoring junior developers through firstlincoln.net and community work.
Education and work history
Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division. Final degree examination held in the 2021/2022 session; awarded 20 December 2023.
Developing and maintaining 10+ responsive web applications across front-end and back-end. Implementing PHP and MySQL server logic that improves system efficiency and reliability. Supporting 50+ staff across departments and contributing to internal automation that improved team productivity by ~25%.
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.
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
A selection of recent work
Multi-role staff management portal for FirstLincoln Technologies. Handles authentication, leave requests and announcements.
Inventory and asset tracking application with audit logs and role-scoped reporting.
Responsive marketing website with CMS-driven content for an SME client.
Token-authenticated REST API powering a Flutter mobile client.
Service-booking mobile application built as part of the Deebug Institute internship.
Operations dashboard aggregating data across multiple internal services.
Education and training credentials
2024-01-08
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Notification of Final Degree Examination Result - Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division, awarded 20 December 2023.
2024-12
GoMyCode
Six-month intensive full-stack development program covering modern front-end and back-end stacks.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.
Open to backend, full-stack and integration projects. The quickest way to reach me is WhatsApp or email.