Olasunkanmi Ajibola
Web Engineer
EMAIL:-PHONE/WHATSAPP: - LOCATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
PORTFOLIO: https://geniushawlah.vercel.app GITHUB: https://github.com/GeniusHawlah
LINKEDIN: https://linkedin.com/in/GeniusHawlah
OVERVIEW
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I am a Web Engineer specializing in frontend development.
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While I have been coding for over 10 years, I have over four years of professional experience building modern
user-facing web apps.
I convert designs to pixel-perfect responsive components/pages while ensuring clean, maintainable, and
well-documented code. I am also knowledgeable in technical SEO and user activity tracking.
I have an extra eye for security, both on the client-side and the server-side.
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I possess strong communication skills, making me an ideal team player/lead.
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I wrote and published a book to help the upcoming and struggling tech enthusiasts (https://selar.co/7w3352).
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I manage time efficiently.
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Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Libraries/Frameworks: ReactJS (Nest.js), Node.js (Express.js & NestJS), TailwindCSS, and Zustand.
Databases (ORM): MongoDB (Mongoose & Prisma), PostgreSQL (TypeORM).
Cloud Tools: Railway, Render, Vercel, Azure, and Supabase.
Other Tools: Git, GitHub, MS Packages, Redux, Chart.js, AI LLMs, VS Code, Slack, Swagger, etc.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Engineering Lead (equity, remote) - TheLivry - 2025
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I oversee a team of web and mobile engineers through the planning & architecture, sprint-planning, designing,
development, and the deployment stage.
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I conduct code reviews and enforce best practices, clean code culture, performance optimization, and security.
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I collaborate with the product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
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I work on the frontend (web) of a delivery platform and its admin dashboard using Next.js 15.
Frontend Engineer (contract, remote) - GatherBuy - 2025
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Built a specialised admin dashboard with data visualization charts, and CRUD operations, for easier platform
management and overseeing.
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Developed a landing page based on provided UI design.
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Integrated RESTful APIs and handled errors perfectly.
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Worked with a backend engineer to ensure user-friendly experience and optimal data transfer.
Frontend Engineer (full-time, remote) - Codelab LLC -
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Built an automated bidding platform with real-time bid placement, claiming, and pick-up scheduling, which
improved bidders’ experience leading to an increase in successful transactions.
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Built a comprehensive e-commerce platform with a robust delivery system.
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Built sophisticated admin dashboards with data visualization charts and CRUD operations, enhancing business’
decision-making speed.
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Built a Talent Acquisition Platform that streamlines hiring processes, reducing candidate screening time.
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Built an Airline Booking System.
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Wrote comprehensive platform documentations which makes onboarding and product familiarisation easier for
incoming engineers.
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Integrated both in-house and external RESTful APIs and handled errors gracefully.
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Worked with backend engineers to ensure error-free user-flows and optimal data transfer.
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Built reusable components.
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Implemented SEO best practices with event and traffic tracking using Meta Pixel and Google Search Console.
IT Consultant (part-time, hybrid) - Inseberg-Coast German School - 2023
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I maintained the School Management System, resulting in continuous service.
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I updated and managed the school portal and website which improved the uptime and speed.
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I tutored senior students (SS1 to SS3) the basics of programming improving their understanding on how
software works.
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I addressed broader IT needs, including software updates and installations making school operations faster and
seamless.
Junior Frontend Developer (onsite, Abeokuta) - Brookes Tech. Professional Services -
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I developed traditional websites for businesses and corporations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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I customized Bootstrap and WordPress themes for various needs.
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I wrote some technical articles for company products.
Web Developer (remote) – Freelancing – 2018-Present
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I build web solutions for clients.
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I ensure clients’ satisfaction, earning their recommendations.
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I manage and maintain clients' live applications and websites.
RECENT PERSONAL PROJECTS
MaiWishlist - 2025
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A wishlist/gifting platform where users can create and manage their list of desired items.
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Users can sign up either with email and password or Google auth.
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Users can browse and search for users, view their wishlist to determine what they want to gift them.
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Users can update their profile including setting their account to private.
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Wishes can be hidden or excluded from the public wishlist. Users can also mark a wish as “Received” or delete a
wish entirely.
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The platform ranks both givers and receivers based on the number of items given or received.
WaOwe (backend) - 2025
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A RESTful API system where users can create an account, log in, get both token and refresh-token, and update
their account.
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There is a list of Yoruba adages including their literal translation, close translation, and an example usage.
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Users can, submit an adage, fetch a filterable list of adages with pagination and other metadata, and find
adages with a specific keyword or phrase.
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The system uses AI to compare adages when a new one is submitted, then rejects it along with the similar
adage.
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The system records the number of times an adage is being copied.
Other projects are on https://geniushawlah.vercel.app/#featured-projects
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
2023
Meta - Coursera (Introduction to Front-End Development)
https://coursera.org/share/51ef32fb071daa-b-bc2
2022
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria. (BSc. Information and Communication Science)
2020
EdYoda Digital University (Modern JS for ReactJS – ES6)
Certificate ID: UC-ed99f3f7-7e-f841b4df95
2020
Jens Belner – Udemy (Graphics Design & Personal Brand)
Certificate ID: UC-e63f3de3-99f0-4a2e-bc2b-3564b-
2014
Olabisi Onabanjo University Consult, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria (Diploma Comp. Science)
VOLUNTEERING/ASSOCIATIONS
TechReach Makerspace, Ilorin, Kwara State - Member and Trainer. TechReach is an NGO established to bridge the
gap of Digital Divide. (July 2019-Present)
Information & Communication Science Students’ Association (ICSSA), UNILORIN – Stakeholder. -)
Information & Communication Science Class ‘21, UNILORIN – Class Rep.
HOBBIES
Football. Exploring Psychology, Science, and Philosophy. Playing Football Manager. Watching
Movies/Documentaries (Crime, Controversial, Astronomy, Discovery).