Jean Paul Elisa NIYOKWIZERWA
Tech Lead & Software Engineer | Entrepreneur
Professional Summary
Software Engineer & Tech Lead with 4+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications, backend systems, and AI-powered platforms. Proven track record of leading engineering teams, founding tech ventures, and shipping products serving thousands of users. Passionate about building innovative solutions and mentoring the next generation of African developers through competitive programming coaching.
Core Skills
Professional Experience
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
- Architected and deployed a scalable digital real estate platform with integration to external APIs for land registry data, tax calculations, and loan verification systems
- Directed the design and deployment of AI-powered systems including recommender models, fraud detection, and NLP-based assistants for underserved users
- Led a cross-functional engineering team of 5+ developers, conducting code reviews, technical mentorship, and sprint planning using Agile methodology
Software Engineer
- Designed and developed core backend services and APIs using Node.js, PostgreSQL, RESTful, and GraphQL, enabling efficient property search and secure transactions
- Built and maintained robust authentication and authorization systems using JWT and OAuth protocols, achieving zero security breaches
- Created database schemas with complex relationships, implementing stored procedures and triggers for automated business logic
Full-Stack Developer (Freelance)
- Delivered end-to-end web applications for diverse international and local clients as a 5-star rated Upwork freelancer
- Developed RESTful and GraphQL APIs integrated with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Supabase backend services
- Implemented serverless architecture solutions and cloud-based backend services, optimizing costs and scalability
Web Developer
- Built and maintained responsive web applications using React, Redux, and TypeScript, improving user experience across devices
- Collaborated in agile sprints, delivering features on schedule while maintaining high-quality code standards
- Implemented automated testing frameworks to ensure feature reliability, code quality, and maintainability
Founder & CEO
- Founded a web-based accommodation and property discovery platform focusing on Africa's rental and listing market
- Designed the technical architecture built on Supabase and GraphQL for rapid development and scalability
- Created sustainable business and payment models ensuring revenue generation for local hosts and agents
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Business Information Technology
Machine Learning Specialization
Software Engineering Program
Certifications
Machine Learning Specialization
Stanford University (DeepLearning.AI) • 2025
Software Engineering
ALX Africa • 2024
JavaScript Data Structures & Algorithms
freeCodeCamp • 2024
Web Development
Andela Rwanda • 2024
Foundations of User Experience Design
Google • 2023
References available upon request • ndevuspace.com