KURO-OWEI FEWAI

Senior Systems Analyst | Full-Stack & Backend Engineer | Founder at Kurosoft Tech

Yenagoa, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Full-Stack & Backend Engineer and Systems Architect with over 18 years of experience, including founding a tech venture, driving digital transformation, enterprise Web API engineering, and SaaS platforms. Proven expertise in architecting and deploying scalable web applications, RESTful microservices, and AI-driven workflow solutions using Node.js, Express, React, Python, SQL, and modern cloud infrastructure. Adept at remote team leadership, advanced AI development workflows, and agile SDLC, consistently delivering high-impact solutions.

Work

Kurosoft Tech

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Founder & Lead Software Engineer

Remote, , Nigeria

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Summary

Led an agile, distributed software development team, building high-performance web applications, custom APIs, and digital automation tools for clients.

Highlights

Led an agile, distributed software development team, delivering high-performance web applications, custom APIs, and digital automation tools for diverse clients.

Architected and deployed modern web services using React, Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL/MySQL, enhancing business operations and API integrations.

Engineered AI-driven workflow solutions and robust RESTful backend architectures, achieving 99.9% application uptime and significantly optimizing database response times.

Directed the full software development lifecycle, from client requirements gathering and code reviews to technical documentation and sprint deliverables in a fully remote environment.

ICT Centre, Niger Delta University

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Senior System Analyst / Software Lead

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives and software development, significantly improving institutional data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Spearheaded full-stack development and digital transformation initiatives, boosting institutional data accuracy by 95% and saving thousands of operational hours annually.

Engineered and deployed custom Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Student Record Management Systems (SRMS) serving tens of thousands of active users, alongside leading emergency deployment of a university-wide LMS during COVID-19.

Integrated AI-assisted software engineering practices into institutional projects, significantly improving code delivery speed and enhancing interface performance.

Designed and delivered technical training programs to over 1,500 staff and students, and advised the university executive board on cybersecurity protocols and data privacy.

Niger Delta University

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System Analyst / Full-Stack Web Developer

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed and maintained core institutional websites and web portals, ensuring data synchronization and optimized database performance.

Highlights

Developed, deployed, and maintained core institutional websites and web portals using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL backends for university operations.

Engineered RESTful internal APIs, achieving seamless synchronization of academic data across disparate administrative units and backend database servers.

Optimized MySQL query execution and database schemas, reducing database load times by 40% during peak registration periods.

ICT Centre, NDU

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Student Intern & Systems Technician (SIWES)

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Maintained hardware, server infrastructure, and network connectivity while assisting in portal development and database validation.

Highlights

Troubleshot and maintained critical hardware, server infrastructure, and network connectivity across multiple campus units.

Assisted in university portal development and database query validation, gaining foundational experience in enterprise web development best practices.

Niger Delta University

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Computer Operator

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed digital student records and provided IT infrastructure support, data entry, and backup maintenance.

Highlights

Managed and maintained comprehensive digital student records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for administrative functions.

Provided essential IT infrastructure support, including hardware and software troubleshooting, to administrative offices, minimizing downtime.

Executed critical data entry and backup maintenance operations, safeguarding sensitive institutional information and ensuring business continuity.

Education

WorldQuant University

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Certificate/Course Applied AI Fundamentals

Niger Delta University

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer Science & Mathematics Grade: Second Class Upper / Second Class Honours

Bayelsa State College of Arts & Science

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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National Diploma (ND) Computer Science Grade:

Awards

Outstanding ICT Innovation Award

NDU ICT Centre

Recognized for significant innovation in Information and Communication Technology at the university.

Best System Analyst and Web Developer

Department of Computer Science, NDU

Awarded for outstanding performance as a System Analyst and Web Developer within the Computer Science Department.

Languages

English

Ijaw

Certificates

LLMs & AI Application Development

African Tech Forum

Backend Engineering Certification

BeTechified

Full-Stack Software Development Certification

3MTT Nigeria

Managing Projects & Stakeholder Communication

Microsoft 365

Project Management Foundations Series (10 Modules)

LinkedIn

Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

LinkedIn

Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence & Resilience

Professional Development

Career Essentials in Software Development

Microsoft & LinkedIn

AI Data Analysis with Microsoft Copilot (Excel & PPT)

Microsoft

Professional Soft Skills Pathway & Communication Foundations

Professional Development

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Microsoft & LinkedIn

Blackboard LMS Enterprise Training

Anthology

Cisco Introduction to Data Science & English for IT

Cisco

Cisco Endpoint Security & Cisco Ethical Hacker

Cisco

International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

ICDL

Skills

Backend Engineering & APIs

Node.js, Express.js, RESTful API Architecture, Python, Postman API Testing, Microservices, Web API Engineering.

Frontend & User Interfaces

React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5/CSS3, Responsive Web Design, Component Optimization, Web Applications.

Database & Cloud DevOps

SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git/GitHub Code Collaboration, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD Fundamentals, Database Optimization.

AI & Productivity Integration

Prompt Engineering, LLM Integration, Copilot Workflow Optimization, Automated Testing, AI-assisted Development.

Systems Architecture & SDLC

Enterprise Systems Design, Database Optimization, Security Hardening, Process Automation, Agile Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC), Scalable Web Applications, RESTful Microservices, Automated Workflow Solutions, Endpoint Security, Cybersecurity Protocols, Data Privacy, Web Security Compliance.

Agile Collaboration & Soft Skills

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Remote Work Autonomy, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Remote Team Coordination, Agile Methodologies.

Programming Languages

Python, JavaScript, PHP.

Tools & Technologies

Postman, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Jira, Git, GitHub.

References

Prof. Mercy A. Orukari

Director, ICT Centre / Department of Mathematics, Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Nigeria. Email: orukarimer@gmail.com | mercyorukari@ndu.edu.ng. Phone: +234 803 707 9340, +234 805 688 1713

Dr. Abalaba Ineyekineye

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Nigeria. Email: ineyeabalaba@ndu.edu.ng. Phone: +234 813 010 4190