ABIMBOLA OBAFISAYO

Frontend Engineer
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly skilled Frontend Engineer specializing in Next.js, TypeScript, React, and React Native, with a proven track record of shipping production-grade B2C and B2B platforms across logistics, fintech, healthcare, and education sectors. Adept at full-stack development, from API integration and authentication flows to database-backed features, with a keen focus on applied AI/ML and building innovative solutions for emerging markets.

Work

Darum
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Frontend Developer Intern

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded the co-development and deployment of two production platforms, LogiRate and Rateduct, for logistics and enterprise reliability, serving the Nigerian market.

Highlights

Co-built and deployed two production platforms, LogiRate and Rateduct, on Vercel, serving live traffic for logistics dispatcher rating and enterprise reliability intelligence.

Architected responsive user interfaces using Next.js (App Router), TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, incorporating Framer Motion, custom marquee components, and gradient/glow effects for enhanced UX.

Owned end-to-end metadata and SEO configuration across both products, including OpenGraph, Twitter card setup, custom 1200x630 OG banners, and structured site verification.

Resolved critical cross-cutting deployment issues by migrating `@tawk.to/tawk-messenger-react` to `next/script`, improving deployment efficiency and stability.

CriAssist
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Frontend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed a high-performance, responsive emergency response platform leveraging Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS for critical services.

Highlights

Developed a swift emergency response platform using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring high performance and a responsive user interface.

Integrated Google Maps and Google OAuth to facilitate real-time location tracking and secure user authentication for emergency services.

Naijafix
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Frontend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Built the frontend for Naijafix, a digital platform delivering fast, reliable, and affordable home and office maintenance services across Lagos.

Highlights

Engineered the complete frontend for Naijafix, a digital platform providing fast, reliable, and affordable on-demand and subscription-based maintenance services.

Utilized Next.js, React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, Google OAuth, and Git to build a robust and scalable application.

921 Hub || Bitscard
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Frontend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed a crypto-based web application offering P2P transactions, cryptocurrency swapping, and fiat services with seamless user experience.

Highlights

Developed a crypto-based web application facilitating P2P transactions, cryptocurrency swapping, fiat services, virtual card provisioning, and multi-currency funding.

Translated complex Figma designs into responsive, interactive React interfaces, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

Integrated various APIs, including Paystack for secure payments and Bitnob for card funding, to handle payments, fund transfers, and real-time data.

Consonance || Brane
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Junior Frontend Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to a Progressive Web Application (PWA) enabling users to purchase airtime and data while earning convertible stock market 'bracs'.

Highlights

Contributed to a Progressive Web Application (PWA) allowing users to purchase airtime and data, with earned 'bracs' convertible into stock market purchases.

Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure smooth data flow and integration between frontend and backend systems.

Codeguru Hackedemy
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Software Engineer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to the development and enhancement of the company's open-source software, focusing on frontend and LMS design.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and enhancement of the company's open-source software, optimizing performance and usability across various devices.

Designed and built the frontend and dashboard of a Learning Management System (LMS) using Figma (UI/UX) and React with Tailwind CSS.

Implemented manual memory management and rigorous error handling, ensuring zero memory leaks and stability across edge cases.

Education

University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Courses

Digital Systems

Computational Methods

Data Structures

Database Systems

Mathematical Methods

Awards

Cavista Technologies Hackathon - Team Lead

Awarded By

Cavista Technologies

Led a team to finish in the top 10 out of 54 competing teams, overseeing frontend architecture, sprint planning, and product demonstration.

AISHA - AI Software Healthcare Assistant (Winner: Best AI Innovation and Technical Excellence)

Awarded By

Curacel University Hackathon

Developed an AI-powered assistant leveraging OpenAI and Twilio for real-time communication, integrating Curacel Grow and Pay to streamline insurance access.

Recognised for Coding, Web Design, and UI/UX work

Awarded By

Flip To Tech

Recognized for outstanding contributions in Coding, Web Design, and UI/UX development.

Certificates

Software Engineering Certification

Issued By

ALX Africa

Skills

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, C, HTML, CSS.

Frontend

React, Next.js (App Router), React Native (Expo), Tailwind CSS, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, MobX, Framer Motion, styled-components.

Backend

Node.js, Express.js, Python, Flask, FastAPI, REST API design.

Data & Infra

PostgreSQL, MySQL, Docker, Git, GitHub, Vercel, DigitalOcean, EAS Build, Cloudinary.

Integrations

Paystack, Flutterwave, Bitnob, Google OAuth, Google Maps, Twilio, OpenAI.

Practice areas

Component architecture, motion design, SEO/metadata, BLE/native mobile modules, applied ML fundamentals (Pandas, scikit-learn, CRISP-DM).

Projects

SquadTrust - Autonomous Commerce & Credit Engine

Summary

An AI-driven merchant orchestration platform built on GTBank's Squad API stack, addressing trust, physical payments, and credit inclusion for Nigerian micro-merchants.

Wenza - Distributed Online Tech Academy

Summary

A full-stack, production-grade cohort-based learning platform designed to serve learners across Africa and the global remote workforce, focusing on accountability, mentorship, and verifiable certificates.

PiggyVest Website Clone

Summary

Built a functional clone of the PiggyVest website using React and styled-components, focused on accurate design reproduction and dynamic functionality.

Figure.ai Website Clone

Summary

Recreated UI components from the Figure.ai website using React and styled-components, delivering a pixel-perfect implementation.

BLE-Based Smart Attendance System

Summary

A React Native (Expo) mobile application automating classroom attendance via Bluetooth Low Energy proximity detection.

Revie - Reviews Platform

Summary

A reviews platform for creating and managing user reviews, built in a team of two.

Simple Shell

Summary

Developed a custom UNIX shell in C, achieving a 100% project score by implementing process management.