
Toochukwu Okolie
Java Backend Developer at Duckcheck
Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Rwanda
Hi, I'm Toochukwu Okolie!
Java Backend Developer at Duckcheck
Driven by a passion for helping others succeed—from mentoring university peers to a 90% pass rate to engineering reliable fintech backends. Now, as a Carnegie Mellon Master's candidate, I'm channelling this purpose into designing the robust, human-centred enterprise systems of the future.
Experience
Duckcheck
Java Backend Developer
April 2025 - Present
Designed and maintained robust user role and permission systems using Java Spring Boot.
Lead integration and management of third-party services for the platform's payment infrastructure.
Collaborated with clients to discuss integrations and provided post-integration technical support.
Duckcheck
Java Developer
April 2025 - Present
- Designed and maintained robust user role and permission systems using Java Spring Boot.
- Lead integration and management of third-party services for the platform’s payment infrastructure.
- Collaborated with clients to discuss integrations and provided post-integration technical support.
National Youth Service Corps
Vice President, Editorial and Publicity Group for Community
August 2023 - July 2024
Managed presentations at the local radio station to educate the community on technology.
Taught students basic entrepreneurial skills as part of a skill acquisition project.
Led a team to address location challenges in Damaturu, Nigeria.
Flutterwave Technologies
Software Engineer (JavaScript)
August 2022 - October 2024
Partnered with global teams to analyze project feasibility and efficiency.
Developed Slackbots to improve system automation.
Prepared documentation for software processes and flows.
Collaborated with support engineers to address bugs and implement feature updates.
Conducted calls with enterprise merchants to provide tailored product guidance.
Software Engineer
August 2022 - October 2024
- Partnered with global teams to analyse project feasibility and efficiency.
- Developed Slackbots to improve system automation.
- Prepared documentation for software processes and flows.
- Collaborated with support engineers to address bugs and implement feature updates, improving product functionality.
- Conducted calls with enterprise merchants to understand challenges and provide tailored product guidance.
iQube Labs
Frontend Developer Intern
November 2021 - August 2022
- Implemented User Interfaces and integrated API for numerous web projects using ReactJS and Redux.
- Shadowed senior developers to learn key details about job duties and tasks.
- Prepared and submitted reports and other documentation to assist development team members.
Digital Link Computers
IT Support Intern
August 2019 - January 2020
- Installed, configured, and troubleshot operating systems (Windows 8/10) and essential software, including Microsoft Office Suite and antivirus applications.
- Repaired and refurbished over 10 desktop and laptop systems, replacing faulty components (e.g., RAM, HDDs, Network Cards, PSUs) to restore full functionality for resale.
- Delivered on-site technical support to clients, diagnosed and resolved printer hardware and connectivity issues.
Education
Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Graduating in 2026
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Languages
Igbo
Native
Skills
MySql
Full Stack JavaScript Developer
Object Oriented Programming (OOPS)
Spring Boot
Responsive Design