DANIEL YAMA PHILIPS

Full-Stack Software Engineer & EdTech Architect

Jalingo, NG.

About

Innovative Full-Stack Software Engineer and EdTech Architect with a B.Sc. in Computer Science, adept at designing, developing, and deploying scalable, AI-driven educational platforms. Proven leader in full-stack development (React, Django, Python) and cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP, Railway), consistently delivering high-performance, user-centric solutions. Successfully led development teams, managed critical systems ensuring 99.9% uptime, and architected multi-tenant platforms that bridge complex technology with effective learning experiences.

Work

NeuroTyper Adaptive (In Development)

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Founder & Lead Architect

Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Founded and led the architectural design and development of NeuroTyper Adaptive, a high-performance touch-typing engine leveraging advanced web technologies.

Highlights

Designed a high-performance touch-typing engine utilizing React and HTML5 Canvas, aiming to revolutionize typing education with advanced responsiveness.

Implemented biometric tracking prototypes to monitor user cognitive load and dynamically scale difficulty, enhancing personalized learning adaptability.

Adaptive Focus (3MTT Showcase)

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Project Lead

Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheaded the development of a specialized pedagogical framework and software tool for the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative.

Highlights

Developed a specialized pedagogical framework and a robust software tool to support the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, enhancing program structure and delivery.

Integrated high-performance data tracking in Django to precisely monitor student progress and learning efficiency, providing critical insights for program optimization.

Designed and implemented a responsive frontend architecture to enable interactive learning modules and real-time feedback loops, improving user engagement and learning outcomes.

ORIA Learning

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A Technical Lead & Full-Stack Developer

Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led full-stack development and deployment of a multi-tenant Learning Management System (LMS) at ORIA Learning, transitioning a prototype to a production-ready enterprise platform.

Highlights

Architected and deployed a multi-tenant Learning Management System (LMS) using React and Django, facilitating a seamless transition from an initial AI-LMS prototype to a production-ready enterprise platform hosted on Railway.

Engineered adaptive learning features and sophisticated course recommendation engines, significantly personalizing student experiences and enhancing engagement.

Coordinated comprehensive technical onboarding for staff and students, achieving and maintaining 99.9% system uptime during the critical rollout phase.

Leadership & Professional Experience

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Technical Coordinator & Team Lead

Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Directed a development team of 4+ engineers, overseeing the maintenance and scaling of organizational infrastructure and driving EdTech innovation.

Highlights

Directly led a development team of 4+ engineers (including UI/UX and documentation specialists), ensuring robust maintenance and scalable growth of organizational infrastructure.

Managed weekly technical tasks, including hosting maintenance and security staff rotation scheduling, optimizing operational efficiency and system reliability.

Authored professional project proposals and comprehensive technical roadmaps for organizational leadership, successfully driving strategic EdTech innovation and future development.

Leadership & Professional Experience

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Computer Science Educator

Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed and delivered comprehensive computer science curricula and technical notes for secondary students, bridging academic theory with modern technological applications.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive, curriculum-aligned study guides and technical notes for secondary students (SS1–SS3) in Nigeria, enhancing student understanding and performance.

Successfully bridged the gap between academic language skills and modern technological applications for students and staff, significantly improving digital literacy and practical application.

Education

Federal University Wukari

Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
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B.Sc. Computer Science

Languages

English

Certificates

Cloud Architecture Track (Scholarship Recipient)

Stanbic IBTC DISEP 4.0

Machine Learning Expert

IBM (Coursera)

Data Science Professional

NITDA

Building AI Systems

DeepLearning.AI

Skills

Frontend Development

React, TypeScript, Three.js, HTML5 Canvas.

Backend Development

Python, Django, Django REST Framework, API Integration, PostgreSQL.

AI & Machine Learning

TensorFlow, AI Workflow Design (Google ADK), Machine Learning Theory (PCA, NMF, Ensemble Techniques).

Cloud & DevOps

Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Railway, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD.

Development Tools

Bash, Git/GitHub, Linux, VS Code.