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Hi, I'm Clinton Agada
Senior Software Engineer
I make the world a better place by building scalable, performant web applications and sharing knowledge with fellow developers.
I'm a passionate full-stack engineer with over 7 years of experience architecting scalable web applications. I specialize in modern frontend technologies, particularly React and TypeScript, while also maintaining strong backend skills across multiple languages and frameworks.
My approach to development focuses on writing clean, maintainable code and creating exceptional user experiences. I believe in the power of well-designed interfaces, the importance of performance optimization, and the value of continuous learning.
Beyond my professional work, I enjoy sharing knowledge through technical writing and mentoring, and exploring emerging technologies that can solve real-world problems.
Location
Leusden, Utrecht, Netherlands
Availability
Open to opportunities
Get in touch
Feel free to reach out for professional opportunities, new roles, collaborations, questions, or just to say hello!
Experience
Oct 2022 — Present
Senior Frontend Engineer · ValueBlue
Built frontend initiatives for BlueDolphin, a SaaS platform serving 1,000+ businesses including Meta and Disney, delivering user-friendly features, modernized process modeling tools, and data-driven insights. Engineered a new BPMN editor and converter tool, migrating over 10,000 diagrams for 50+ customers. Transformed the surveys feature, replacing the tedious guestlinks system. Implemented repositories page with datatable functionality. Developed and integrated an AI Assistant feature that describes BPMN diagrams and provides insights, reducing Zendesk tickets by 20%+ within 3 months.
Jul 2021 — Jul 2025
Senior Software Engineer (Part-time Consultant) · Ishi Health
Designed software features/components and orchestrated platform database migration to improve efficiencies and lower operating costs. Reduced operational costs by 30%+ by executing MongoDB-to-PostgreSQL migration, designing new APIs, and retiring legacy services. Optimized website page load times by 70% through architecture simplification and performance enhancements. Consolidated web application into a single, robust platform, mentoring 3 junior developers.
Nov 2020 — Oct 2022
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer · Xenopsi Ventures / Function Growth
Delivered high-performance web platforms for a brand incubator firm and its eCommerce subsidiary, ensuring 99.9% uptime. Executed client website rebuilds and eCommerce site launches, increasing annual sales by 4% ($20M) and generating $20K+ in first-month revenue for Wellow's launch. Built eCommerce tools and scalable frameworks with custom JavaScript and Shopify optimizations, increasing customer satisfaction by 15%. Mentored 2 developers on best practices and solution scalability.
Jul 2018 — Dec 2020
Software Engineer · Andela
Created scalable applications for client partners including Omaze (fundraising platform) and IDEO.org. Implemented systems to grow revenue and improve efficiencies, increasing annual revenue by 30% through product cart, recommendations, and cross-sell features. Streamlined checkout process, reducing clicks by 40% and migrating core functionalities from Shopify, cutting costs by 15%. Built internal applications, improving operational efficiency by 20%. Mentored 5 colleagues, enhancing their technical and soft skills.
Education
Professional Development
Advanced React for Enterprise: React for Senior Engineers
Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large-Scale Systems
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Software Architect
Application Security - The Complete Guide
The Art of Mentorship: How to Become an Impactful Mentor
Skills
Core Skills
Working Knowledge
Here are some of the values I live by
The principles that guide my work and approach to software development
Continuous Learning
Technology evolves rapidly, and I believe in staying curious and continuously learning. Whether it's exploring new frameworks, diving into system design, or understanding emerging patterns, I'm always eager to expand my knowledge.
Knowledge Sharing
One of the best ways to learn is by teaching. I'm passionate about sharing what I know through code reviews, technical writing, mentoring, and open-source contributions. Knowledge grows when shared.
Build for Impact
I focus on building solutions that solve real problems and create value. Whether it's improving performance, enhancing user experience, or architecting scalable systems, I aim to make a meaningful impact.
Collaboration
Great software is built by great teams. I value clear communication, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem-solving. Working together, we can achieve more than we could alone.
Here are some random fun facts
Some unique things about me
I'm passionate about clean code
I believe well-written code is a form of art. I spend time refactoring and improving code quality, not just making things work.
Mentorship
I actively mentor a team of beginners, junior, and intermediate engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers through guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Tech enthusiast
I love exploring new technologies, reading technical blogs, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in software development.
Problem solver
I enjoy tackling complex problems and finding elegant solutions. There's nothing more satisfying than solving a challenging technical problem.