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kola kachi

kola kachi

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 14+ yrs exp 70 · Very Good

About

An ambitious and talented individual with a keen eye for detail and a flair for problem solving. I am an open minded individual who is able to learn from and work with other talented professionals to achieve a common goal.

Skills & Expertise (29)

JavaScript Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
LINUX Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
HTML Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
CSS Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
Node.js Advanced
8.0/10
5
Years Exp
MySql Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
Git Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
Php Advanced
8.0/10
10
Years Exp
Laravel Advanced
8.0/10
5
Years Exp
React Advanced
7.5/10
5
Years Exp
AWS Advanced
7.5/10
5
Years Exp
Docker Advanced
7.5/10
5
Years Exp
Python Advanced
7.5/10
10
Years Exp
Typescript Advanced
7.5/10
5
Years Exp
Bash Advanced
7.5/10
10
Years Exp
Vue.js Advanced
7.0/10
5
Years Exp
MongoDb Advanced
7.0/10
5
Years Exp
Microsoft SQL Server Advanced
7.0/10
5
Years Exp
Kubernetes Advanced
7.0/10
5
Years Exp
Symfony Advanced
7.0/10
5
Years Exp
DigitalOcean Intermediate
6.5/10
3
Years Exp
Microsoft Azure Intermediate
6.5/10
3
Years Exp
Google Cloud Platform Intermediate
6.5/10
3
Years Exp
Flask Intermediate
6.5/10
3
Years Exp
Windows Intermediate
6.0/10
10
Years Exp
Communication collaboration Problem-solving Adaptability

Work Experience

Bash/LLM Trainer

Turing

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025

Designed and concretized ambiguous prompts into testable, deterministic challenges for evaluating code generation by LLMs. Developed advanced, model-breaking Bash scripting tasks targeting correctness, robustness, and edge-case handling. Created complex Bash scripts to test AI understanding of rarely used shell features. Built self-validating Bash test suites with embedded unit tests for automated evaluation of AI-generated solutions. Containerized full-stack evaluation environments using Docker for reproducible execution and scoring. Authored Python extraction tools to parse and validate multi-file code responses from LLMs. Conducted iterative failure analysis of LLM outputs to refine prompts and expose weaknesses in logic, instruction following, and input handling. Collaborated on evaluation strategies to assess algorithmic complexity, input validation, and shell scripting accuracy in AI responses.

PHP/Javascript

SIA "WD Market"

Feb 2025 - May 2025

Developed and maintained key modules for the IV5 logistics platform using Laravel, including Partners and Drivers management, Driver Routes with state tracking (Pending, Started, Completed), Destinations and Invoices management. Built a custom WooCommerce plugin to integrate Incredit payment gateway, allowing checkout redirection with prefilled customer data. Collaborated with client to scope requirements, implement backend logic, and document integration steps. Improved operational efficiency by delivering well-structured, testable, and scalable features.

Technical Fellow

Wikimedia Foundation

Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

Supporting Balinese and other languages with on-screen keyboards based on the community requirements. Integrating new OCR technology such as Transkribus into Wikimedia OCR. Fixing or building other features or tools according to the needs of the projects.

Backend Engineer

ColorElephant International Lda

Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

Build projects, including backend services, admin panels or fully fledged applications in PHP and/or Laravel. Produce “clean” and well-structured code, with detailed specifications. Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality. Collaborate with the team in all phases of the development lifecycle, including the strategy and the architecture of the systems. Work on creating basic and advanced database architectures with Postgres and MySQL, occasionally with MongoDB.

Software Engineer

SnapiLABs

Aug 2018 - Dec 2025

Designing and building SAAS applications (LeadGrow,Ogeyiplace). Maintaining software applications(Uduala, Mobimatic, LeadGrow). Managing and setting up AWS instances. Installing and managing LAMP Servers. Building microservices using NodeJS, Typescript. Setting up/installing already built web applications. Integrating software components into a functional software system. Creating and consuming web services. Troubleshooting, debugging and upgrading existing systems. Interacting with current and potential customers. Overseeing software delivery and deployment.

Software Engineer

Newage Solutions and Technologies

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Designing and writing testable, efficient code. Integrating software components into a functional software system. Troubleshooting, debugging and upgrading existing systems. Deploying programs and evaluating user feedback.

Software Developer

Freelance

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

Built a campaign managing platform for coordinating political campaigns operations like advertising, managing events and voter outreach. Completed programming tasks on contract basis. Keeping track of current knowledge of relevant developments, technologies and standards. Analyse software usability and performance, recommending changes to improve functionality.

Computer Studies Teacher

Ajelagun high school

Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

Teaching students computer appreciation. Teaching students Beginner’s All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC).

Data Processing Assistant

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (Integrated Data Services Limited)

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

Managing magnetic tapes. Diagnosing and maintaining work stations. Cleaning up data by performing seismic first break picking. Cleaning up data using SQL. Performing data entry tasks.

IT Assistant

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

Crimping network cables that were used to replace worn out network cables. Maintaining the company's website. Diagnosing and maintaining work stations.

Education

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 0/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 0/10
⏱️ Experience 15/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 70/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceJun 2026

Availability Details

Visa Status

Citizen

Relocation

Open to Relocation

Skills (29)

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