# Lesley Banadzem

> Full Stack Engineer at LegalZoom | Expertise in Typescript, Java, Python, React, and Node.js

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/lesleybanadzem

As a seasoned software engineer with deep expertise in full-stack development, I thrive on creating reliable, efficient, and user-centered systems. My journey began with building robust applications and has evolved into a passion for designing and implementing complex solutions that enhance system reliability and streamline processes.

During my tenure at LegalZoom, I played a crucial role in designing GraphQL mutations that optimized business formations, streamlined API calls, and significantly improved error logging. My work directly enhanced overall system reliability, backed by comprehensive testing to ensure seamless user experiences.

Some other accomplishments that highlight my skills include:

  - Authoring and executing unit and end-to-end tests using React Testing Library and Cypress, ensuring stability during migrations and new feature rollouts.

  - Spearheading the migration of the LLC and INC, DBA, and Nonprofit platforms to a modern IQ flow platform, reducing customer onboarding time by 50% and improving mobile conversion rates.

  - Led the redesign of the Nonprofit and 501(c)3 standalone formation flow, resulting in a significant increase in customer retention by splitting the process into a more user-friendly format.

Additionally, I’m passionate about working in environments that value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning—qualities that align with my work ethos. I’m always excited about opportunities to leverage my TypeScript, Python, React, and Django skills to build impactful SaaS products that solve real-world problems.

I am now looking to bring my expertise to a dynamic team where I can contribute to cutting-edge projects, drive meaningful impact, and continue to grow as a developer. If you’re looking for someone who is not just a coder but a problem-solver and a proactive team player, I’d love to connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization’s success.

## Work Experience
### Full Stack Engineer @ LegalZoom
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Collaborated with stakeholders on the migration of the LLC and INC Q2 platform from Angular to React/GQL, reducing customer onboarding time by 50% through optimized questionnaire flows tailored to business needs.

- Designed and implemented a GraphQL mutation to streamline business formation processes, enhancing API efficiency, improving error logging, and boosting system reliability through comprehensive testing.

-Streamlined Nonprofit and 501c3 business formation flows into two parts to enhance functionality and improve the user experience, boosting conversion rates by 40%. 

- Enhanced the Nonprofit and 501(c)3 flows to align with the company’s “no touch” goal by integrating company bots and adapting form data to conform with GraphQL schema requirements, improving process automation and data accuracy.

### Full Stack Engineer @ A.I. Insurance Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Carried out research and wrote documentation on generating PDF reports. 
- Optimize and redesigned SQL queries and tables for storing images as bytes.
- Developed and implemented methods to retrieve Images and convert them to base64 to be displayed on webpages and PDFs.
- Redesigned and developed NodeJs REST APIs.
- Worked with the design team to develop pixel-perfect UI Components. 
- Build preview pages to display reports of PDFs customers will be downloading. 
- Developed and implemented logic for creating and downloading PDF reports.

### Full Stack Engineer (Student) @ CarPal
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area (Remote)
- Collaborated on a team of 7 Software Engineers and 1 Data Scientist working remotely using collaborative technologies
- Design and implemented the architecture and integration of MapBox API
- Assisted in creating wireframes, user flows, designing backend APIs, and user authentication and authorization

### Bank Teller @ BANQUE INTERNATIONALE DU CAMEROUN POUR L’EPARGNE ET LE CREDIT (BICEC)
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Bamend, Cameroon


## Education
### Computer Science
BloomTech

### Computer Programming in Specific Applications
UC Berkeley Extension

### Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Catholic University Of Cameroon, Bamenda, Cameroon

### Bachelor's degree in Finance, General
Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda, Cameroon


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lesley-banadzem
- Portfolio: https://tinyurl.com/lesleybanadzem
- GitHub: https://github.com/lesleyfon?tab=repositories
- Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hata-AMGPdhUuuYFp1viA5mcnYrIg_7_/view?usp=sharing

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Last updated: 2026-03-29