Esther Bawo Tsotso

Esther Bawo Tsotso

Frontend Focused Software Engineer
Nigeria.

About

Esther is a dynamic Frontend Engineer with a strong foundation in web development, leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt, and React Native. She excels at building responsive, user-centric web applications and has a proven ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive digital experiences. With a unique blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for design, Esther is poised to deliver innovative solutions that drive engagement and enhance user satisfaction.

Languages

English

Native

Projects

Loft Craft - Ecommerce
Loft Craft - Ecommerce

Summary

A NextJS e-commerce platform with Paystack payment integration, built with TypeScript, Zustand for state management, and CSS Modules. Successfully handles complex cart operations, payment callbacks, and order confirmations.

Ticket Generator
Ticket Generator

Summary

From Figma to an interactive web app for creating and managing event tickets. It features a multi-step form for selecting ticket type and quantity for "Techember Fest '25", showcasing clean UI, form progression logic, and a pixel-perfect translation.

Markdown Previewer
Markdown Previewer

Summary

A sophisticated, real-time Markdown preview application built with Vue 3 that delivers seamless document editing and rendering capabilities. This project showcases modern Vue development practices, responsive design principles, and efficient state management.

Texilly - AI Text Processor
Texilly - AI Text Processor

Summary

An intelligent text processing application built with Next.js that leverages Chrome's built-in AI APIs for real-time language detection, summarization, and translation - all running locally in the browser without external API calls.

Veritrade Project
Veritrade Project

Summary

Collaborated to build a mobile application MVP for business verification and risk intelligence using AI-powered analysis. Veritrade provides comprehensive verification services including, CAC registration checks, fraud report and detection, and deep business intelligence.

RemFi Landing Page (Webflow)
RemFi Landing Page (Webflow)

Summary

A clean, conversion-focused landing page for RemFi, designed and built with Webflow. It introduces a financial reminder app that helps users plan expenses and spend more intentionally. The page focuses on clear messaging, intuitive structure, and user-centered design to communicate the product’s value effectively.

Awards

BestLearner - Frontend Engineering

Awarded By

Altschool Africa

BestLearner Award issued in recognition of attaining the highest score and outstanding academic excellence in the Baraka Class of 2026, School of Engineering(Frontend Engineering) at Altschool Africa

Work

ADEN-HIVE (YC Backed)
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Open Source Engineer

San Fransico, United States

Volunteer

Summary

Reviewed Pull Requests to the open-source projects. Pushed Pull Requests in contribution to Hive open-source projects using JavaScript.

WOMEN TECHSTER FELLOWSHIP
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Mobile Development

Summary

Selected for a competitive 52-week technical fellowship focused on mobile application development.

Highlights

Designed and deployed a native mobile app prototype, simulating the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Gained proficiency in Flutter, React Native, Firebase, and API integration, providing a technical foundation for building, deploying, and managing mobile applications.

Collaborated with a diverse cohort of female engineers, strengthening skills in cross-functional communication and peer code review.

Partnered with a cross-cohort team during a 3-week capstone project to build a functional mobile MVP from scratch, managing the full development lifecycle from initial concept to a working prototype.

UNICCON
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Intern

Internship

Summary

Completed an intensive internship at Uniccon Group, where I collaborated on building a full-scale Text-to-Speech application. Experienced in bridging the gap between complex backend models (NLP/ML) and intuitive frontend user experiences. Proven ability to optimize API performance, implement responsive UI/UX features

Highlights

Worked with audio processing tools to enhance clarity and reduce background noise in synthesized speech.

Contributed to the model fine-tuning process for better pronunciation, intonation, and emotion control.

Ensured real-time performance through efficient state management and API optimization.

Assisted in testing and debugging voice synthesis accuracy and latency issues

HNG TECH
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Frontend Engineering Intern

Remote, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement user-friendly web interfaces, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness across devices.

Highlights

Developed and implemented user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, contributing to enhanced performance and cross-browser compatibility.

Designed and built responsive web applications, improving user experience and accessibility for diverse user groups.

Adapted efficiently to a fast-paced, remote work environment, consistently meeting project deadlines and contributing to timely feature rollouts.

BAWO NLTD
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E-commerce Store Manager

Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed end-to-end e-commerce sales operations and enhanced customer satisfaction through strategic relationship management and UX improvements.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end sales operations, including customer interactions, order fulfillment, and issue resolution, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rate through exceptional service.

Developed and implemented brand messaging and communication strategies, fostering customer trust and loyalty and contributing to repeat business.

Leveraged technical expertise in web optimization and conversion rate strategies, improving user experience and reducing friction points on digital platforms.

Volunteer

Rewriting The Code
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Member

Remote

Summary

Participated in an organization dedicated to empowering women in tech through mentorship and resources.

Highlights

Contributed to initiatives empowering women in technology, gaining insights into industry best practices and career pathways.

Accessed valuable resources and mentorship opportunities to support ongoing professional development in the tech sector.

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python.

Version Control

Git.

No-Code Tools

Webflow, Framer, WordPress.

Frontend Frameworks

React.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Next.js, Vue.js.

Design Tools

Figma.

Problem Solving & Analysis

Analytical Skills, User Experience Improvement, Issue Resolution, Strategic Planning.

Certificates

AI Engineering

Issued By

Scrimba

Responsive Web Design

Issued By

Freecodecamp

Education

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Diploma

Frontend Engineering

Miva Open University
Itako Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Software Engineering

Courses

Data Structures

Algorithms

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Machine Learning

Mobile Development