Ruqouyyah Muhammad

- Led frontend development for the mentor-led platform; built course creation, curriculum editor, and in-app collaboration features used by over 2k users. - Implemented and maintained Next.js + TypeScript frontend with SSR/ISR and dynamic imports, reducing time-to-interactive and FCP (improved TTI by 20%; decreased initial bundle size by ~ 25%). - Built real-time learning features (video conferencing, live group calls, screen sharing) and integrated Pusher for signals; supported over 500 concurrent sessions. - Designed and shipped an in-app, WhatsApp-style chat supporting group messaging, read receipts, media (image/video/file) uploads, and offline message sync used by over 1k users. - Partnered with product & backend to ship features in 2-week sprints; authored component library and style system that reduced new page dev time by 25%.

- Led a 3-person team to rebuild the company site and academy using Next.js; improved Lighthouse performance score by 30+ points and reduced page load by ~53%. - Architected LMS modules (auth, course management, analytics) as decoupled services; cut deployment rollback frequency by ~60% and simplified testing/deployment. - Delivered client customizations on WordPress, handling ~5 client requests/month and improving client satisfaction/turnaround time (average delivery time 3 days). - Coordinated with DevOps to resolve CI/CD and environment issues, reducing average deployment downtime.

- Optimized React Native app architecture for iOS & Android; reduced cold start time by ~45%, improving retention on first session. - Integrated RESTful APIs and improved offline handling/caching strategies, reducing API error surface and improving perceived app reliability. - Implemented feature work (booking flows, push notifications, in-app ecommerce) that increased user signups by 30%. - Maintained compatibility across OS updates and device families; triaged & fixed high-priority crashes, lowering crash rate.

ALX Cybersecurity

ALX Africa

January 2025 - January 2026