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, currently expanding into Python to deepen my AI integration work and exploring OCaml for functional web development. I have worked on meaningful projects across industries: from building ERP systems and LMS for local businesses to contributing to the OCaml ecosystem through Outreachy and Tarides and most recently, AcceleratorApp - to build a startup incubation platform.

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 become the kind of developer who not only understands AI fundamentals but can bridge the gap between AI and modern web development. I’m building smart assistants, emotional AI tools, intelligent web features like recommendation systems and semantic search - solutions make tech more responsive, helpful, and human. My long-term goal is to grow into an Engineering Manager, driving meaningful innovation at the intersection of AI, web, and global impact.

👉 Read more about my journey