Essex Igyan

Essex Igyan is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in web development and application design. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at the Wikimedia Foundation since July 2021, Essex has also been a Senior PHP Developer at IEGraphics.com since July 2004, specializing in web solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Previous roles include UI Developer at ControlScan and Lead PHP Developer at Safeguard Products, along with various contracting positions that involved mobile application development and the creation of retail analytics applications. Essex holds a Master of Information Technology from American InterContinental University and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Morris Brown College. Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks, Essex demonstrates a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development, utilizing methodologies such as Agile and Continuous Integration throughout a diverse career.