Eric Alaribe

BIO

Hello World👋🏾! I’m Eric Alaribe, a software engineer based in Enugu, Nigeria. I graduated with a BSc. in Computer Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (March 2024) and hold a Diploma in Software Engineering from ALX Africa (March 2023). With 3 years of experience, I specialize in backend development, DevOps, and blockchain solutions, working on scalable and secure systems in finance, healthcare, and property management.

Currently, I’m a freelance backend engineer, with recent projects including a new backend system for Ajosquad and database schema design for PICKBAZAR. Previously, I was a Software Development Engineer at Venco Africa (May 2023 – Oct 2023), where I built payment sandboxes and notification services.

I’m passionate about crafting infrastructures that empower businesses and have a keen interest in DevOps and blockchain technologies. I’ve started blogging about tech and my journey as a Software Engineer/DevOps Engineer—check out my articles here. I’ve also contributed to open-source, including Arbiter—see my contribution.

Here’s my CV/Resume.

• 💡 Fun fact: I love listening to music and enjoy playing Scrabble.
• 💼 Job interests: Software Engineer (Backend), DevOps Engineer, Blockchain Engineer.
• 📫 Contact me: Send an email here or reach me via my socials.
• 🫣 Also: I’m an ardent supporter of Arsenal FC!

PORTFOLIO

This section showcases projects I’ve worked on, split into professional and personal/academic endeavors, including my pinned GitHub projects.

Professional Projects

• Ajosquad - New Backend System Development (July 2024 – Jan 2025) Designed and built a scalable backend for a financial platform automating co-operative savings, using Node.js, Express, TypeScript, MongoDB, and Prisma.

• PICKBAZAR - Database Schema Design and Deployment Automation (Sept 2023 – Nov 2023) Created database schemas with Prisma, automated deployment with Docker, and developed CRUD API endpoints for a backend service.

• VENCO Africa - Software Development Engineer (May 2023 – Oct 2023) Led the development of a Payment Sandbox and notification service, improving system integrity and user engagement at Venco Africa.

• AutoMedSys - DevOps Engineer (May 2023 – Sept 2023) Streamlined deployments with Jenkins pipelines and optimized Dockerfiles, reducing deployment time by 50% for healthcare solutions.

• Yoris Africa - Junior DevOps Engineer (Aug 2022 – Aug 2023) Implemented microservices and CI/CD pipelines, boosting team productivity by 55% with CloudFormation and container automation.

• Harbor-Inc Technologies - Backend Developer Intern (Sept 2022 – May 2023) Built APIs for HR and talent management, increasing developer requests by 40%.

Personal/Academic Projects (Pinned on GitHub)

These are my pinned projects from github.com/funkycadet, showcasing my work from the ALX program and personal initiatives:

• GitStars (Oct 2022 – Dec 2022) Led a team to create a web service that visualizes top starred GitHub repositories, built as part of the ALX Software Engineering program.

• AirBnB Clone (Aug 2022 – Oct 2022) Collaborated on a simplified AirBnB replica (version 3), applying advanced programming concepts from ALX.

• Termii SDK (Feb 2022) Co-developed a Python SDK to simplify integration with the Termii API, enhancing developer accessibility.

• Learn-X Developed an ed-tech solution for Nigerian students—see the demo on YouTube and the slide deck.

• Smart Drug Software Backend (Feb 2024 – April 2024) Developed a backend service with Express, TypeScript, Prisma, and Postgres to aid pharmacies in stock management and prescription prediction.

ENGINEERING BELT

Languages and Tools

• C#, C, Node.js, Python, Rust, TypeScript
• Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation
• Git, GitHub, Redis, RabbitMQ

Frameworks

• Flask, FastAPI, Frappe, Django, Express, Nest

Blockchain

• Anchor, Cairo, Steel

Databases

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB

Cloud Services

• AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean

Operating Systems

• Linux (Ubuntu), MacOS, Windows