About Me

Hello! 👋

I’m Odinaka Joy, a Software Engineer passionate about building AI-powered web applications that are smart, scalable, and user-centered. From my early days of self-teaching to leading projects and mentoring others, my journey has been rooted in curiosity, purpose, empathy, and impact.

I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript - Node.js, Express, React, and Next.js, expanding into Python for AI integration and exploring OCaml for functional web development. I have worked on meaningful projects across industries - ERP and LMS for local businesses, developer tools for the OCaml ecosystem via Outreachy and Tarides, and a B2B SaaS platform for startup incubation at AcceleratorApp.

Beyond engineering, I’m active in open-source communities and love mentoring through Outreachy, She Code Africa, and speaking at tech events. I’m known for delivering thoughtful, empathy-based solutions, uplifting others, and always learning out loud.

Next, I’m deepening my skills in NLP and LLMs to integrate smart AI features into modern web applications. I’m building smart assistants, emotional AI tools, intelligent web features like recommendation systems and semantic search - solutions that make tech more responsive, helpful, and human. My long-term goal is to grow into an Engineering Manager, driving global impact and meaningful innovation at the intersection of AI and web development.

👉 Read more about my journey