About Me
Hi! Iโm Odinaka Joy, a Software Engineer focused on building AI-powered web applications that are smart, scalable, and user-centered.
I have worked on meaningful projects across industries: from building ERP systems for local businesses to contributing to the OCaml ecosystem through Outreachy and Tarides. Most recently, I was a Software Engineer at AcceleratorApp, a startup incubation platform.
I work mostly with JavaScript/TypeScript using Node.js, Express, React, and Next.js, and I am currently expanding into Python to deepen my AI integration work. I am also exploring OCaml for functional web development.
Beyond coding, I love mentoring developers, speaking at tech events, and contributing to open-source communities.
Skills
- JavaScript (TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js)
- OCaml - Web (Js-of-OCaml, Brr, Dream)
- Databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Firebase)
- System Design, Performance Optimization
- AI - NLP focused, LLM Integration
Work History
- Web Developer โ AcceleratorApp (2022 - 2024)
- Software Engineer Intern โ Tarides (2022)
- Outreachy Intern โ OCaml (2021)
- Web Developer โ Loctech Nigeria Limited (2020)
- Web Engineer II โ Codelab Projects (2019 - 2020)
Open Source Contributions and Mentorships
- OCaml.org Website โ OCaml
- Irmin in the browser โ OCaml
- Mentor โ Outreachy (2022, 2024)
- Contributor โ Outreachy (2021)
- Google Africa Developers Scholarship Mentor - 2020
- She Code Africa: Frontend Mentor (2020) - JavaScript
- Facebook DevC Study Group Facilitator (2019) - Web Track
Talks & Presentations
Spoken at various events on Web Development & AI.
- AI Everywhere: Should You Pivot Into AI or Stay In Your Lane (2025)
- Advancing Your Business & Career Using ICT (2022)
- Boosting Your Business Using Social Media & ICT In Nigeria(2022)
- Introduction To Web Development (2020)
- The Road Map To Becoming A Full Stack Web Developer (2020)