Hi there, I'm
Caleb Ochai
I design and build full-stack web applications — from responsive frontends to scalable backend APIs. I bring a product mindset and a strong engineering foundation to every project I work on.
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"React", "Next.js", "Laravel",
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location: "Nigeria 🇳🇬"
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Get to know me
About Me
I'm a Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience designing and building full-stack web applications, internal tools, and system integrations. I bring a strong mathematical foundation and a product-oriented mindset to everything I build.
I hold a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Abuja, which gives me a unique analytical edge when approaching complex engineering problems. I enjoy working across the entire stack — from crafting pixel-perfect frontends to architecting robust backend systems.
4+
Years of Experience
10+
Projects Delivered
Mathematics
Background
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Location
What I work with
Skills & Tech Stack
Frontend
Backend
Databases
AI & Emerging Tech
Tools & Platforms
Testing
Where I've worked
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Rex Insurance
- ▹Built a custom Appraisal System for Retail Sales Managers (RSMs) from the ground up, replacing a generic HR process with a dedicated, role-based workflow featuring dashboards, multi-stage approval flows, and direct Kissflow integration — enabling 13 RSMs and 5 TSMs to manage sales performance efficiently.
- ▹Developed a custom WordPress Applicant Tracking System (ATS) plugin that automatically filters job applications against configurable criteria, eliminating manual CV sorting for HR.
- ▹Designed and delivered a Loss Adjuster Platform for the claims department, integrating with Kissflow to streamline task management, field inspections, and findings submission with attachments.
- ▹Maintained the internal ePortal platform by resolving queries and technical issues for internal staff users.
Freelance Software Developer
Self-Employed
- ▹Designed and developed single-page applications (SPAs) and responsive websites for clients across various industries.
- ▹Built and updated UI features for existing client websites, ensuring performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
What I've built
Projects
Viciniti
A full-stack, location-based community marketplace that enables users within the same geographic area to buy and sell items, as well as offer and hire local services. The platform facilitates trust-based peer-to-peer commerce through verified profiles, secure payments, and real-time messaging. Revenue is generated through a 5% transaction fee on all completed payments, processed via Flutterwave.
AI Analyst
An AI-powered data analysis tool that extracts insights from Excel files and provides AI-generated analysis and recommendations. Features a conversational chat interface for querying and exploring uploaded data, with support for downloadable visualizations (bar, pie, and line charts) and PDF export.
My thoughts
Latest Posts
Building the RSM Appraisal System: Adjusting to a New Role Under Pressure
What happens when you join a new company and immediately have to deliver a complex, role-based appraisal system from scratch? Here's how I navigated the pressure, made key technical decisions, and shipped on time.
Read MoreHow I Built Viciniti — A Location-Based Marketplace
The story behind building a full-stack, peer-to-peer community marketplace with verified profiles, real-time messaging, and secure payments via Flutterwave — and what I learned along the way.
Read MoreGet in touch
Contact Me
Have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi? My inbox is always open.
I'm currently open to new opportunities — whether it's a full-time role, a freelance project, or an interesting collaboration. Feel free to reach out and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.