Crafting Digital Experiences with Passion.

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quick biography

Hello, I am Sylvester Olawale, a seasoned FE heavy Full-stack DApp engineer with over 7 years of extensive experience in developing robust, scalable, and user-centric web applications. My career has been driven by a continuous pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to leveraging decentralized technology to creating functional, beautiful and secure digital experiences that center on user needs and business goals. I’m passionate about creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible and deliver exceptional value. I am relentless in my mission to achieve my clients' goals with precision, speed, robust security, and scalability.

Beyond coding and design, my career reflects continuous growth and adaptability. Starting with web development and moving into decentralized applications, every step has been crucial for my development. I've honed my skills in creating flawless user interfaces and explored the complex blockchain space, blending technology with creativity. This comprehensive approach allows me to add versatility to every project, turning abstract concepts into practical digital solutions.

As the digital space continues to expand, my journey as a developer thrives on endless curiosity. I’ve taken on the challenge of building detailed backend systems and designing user interfaces that captivate. Juggling the precise demands of technology with the beauty of design, I work with a broad spectrum of tools from Next.js, Typescript, Tailwind CSS and UI libraries of sorts to Node.js, SQL/NoSQL DBs and cutting-edge blockchain technologies like Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers libraries, Wagmi/Viem. My dedication extends beyond just writing code; I’m committed to creating stories and experiences that better the world through decentralization and the proliferation of public goods enabling positive-sum games.

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years of experience 🔬

skills

Languages & Frameworks

HTML

CSS

Javascript

React

Typescript

NodeJS

PHP

Solidity

NextJS

ExpressJS

Tools & Libraries

Redux

Github

Docker

Tailwind

Hardhat

Web3JS

MySQL

Styled Comp

GraphQL

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Experiences

  • Senior Web3 Fullstack Developer@Linum Labs - Contract
    April 2024 - Present| Remote

    Architected and implemented a scalable and maintainable Web3 frontend framework using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Chakra UI, ensuring seamless integration across devices. Led the integration of ERC-721 and ERC-1155 smart contracts, utilizing wagmi and viem libraries for secure and efficient Web3 interactions. Managed and optimized subgraph queries using GraphQL to fetch and display blockchain data with precision. Ensured high code quality and scalability across the full stack, focusing on performance optimization and a robust data pipeline. Contributed to code reviews and documentation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Lead Developer | React-Next Frontend Developer | Full-Stack@Zuzalu-Zuzapp Core Team
    July 2023 - Present| Istanbul, Turkey

    Working directly with Ethereum's founder, Vitalik Buterin, I played a pivotal role in building Zuzapp, a ZK super app for coordination efforts in the Zuzalu network state community. Additionally, I contributed to CarbonVote V2, an advanced decentralized voting mechanism for governance on the Ethereum network. This involved integrating gasless voting options, ensuring transparency and security of votes, and optimizing the smart contract architecture for seamless interaction. I also implemented the frontend using React and Next.js, ensuring an intuitive user interface that enhanced the governance experience.

  • Full-Stack Software Engineer@Ethereum Community Fund
    Sep 2022 - June 2023| Lisbon, Portugal

    Led the team responsible for the delivery of a web app that provides a set of tools and features which enable its community of users to coordinate ideas, influence, and funds, that is peer-to-peer, open, and includes its own incentive system of user actions to ensure accountability, quality engagement and verifiable information over time.

  • Senior Frontend Engineer| DApp Developer@Dotlaunch Inc
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2022| Dubai, UAE

    At DotLaunch, the decentralized multichain launchpad, I Led a team of 4 developers responsible for developing a fully decentralized cross chained launchpad with multi-blockchain interoperability. I was entrusted with curating the frontend experience. As a dedicated frontend developer, my focus revolved around creating intuitive and visually captivating interfaces. This ensured effortless user navigation across diverse blockchain chains. Seamlessly blending design with functionality, .

  • Frontend Web and DApp Developer@Artburst
    Jun 2019 - Sep 2020| Dubai, UAE

    Responsible for developing the front end of the NFT marketplace platform enabling artists and creators to collaborate and connect in a chain agnostic environment.

  • Frontend Developer | Web Designer | SEO Specialist@Ultramind
    Jun 2018 - May 2019| Remote

    Was responsible for conceptualizing and coordinating the development of an e-commerce pharmaceutical brand.

  • Wordpress Developer | Marketing Lead | Social Media@thelegitstore.ng
    Dec 2016 - Nov 2017| Remote

    Built out the entire web experience. Developed and coordinated online promotion strategies to implement PPC campaigns and boost traffic by 500%.

Education

  • Senior Next.js Engineer
    2023-2024| ByteGrad Academy

    Professional Next.js 14 & React Engineering Certification

  • Senior React Developer
    2022-2023| Triplebyte

    Triplebyte Advanced React Engineering Certification

  • Advanced Solidity Developer
    2022-2023| Udemy

    Mastering Solidity and Smart Contracts - Blockchain Development: Programming & Ethereum Stack

  • Full-Stack Web Developer
    2020-2021| London App Brewery

    The Complete Web Developer Bootcamp

  • Full-Stack Web Developer
    2020-2021| Udemy

    Zero-To-Mastery Academy

  • React Developer
    2019-2020| Mosh Academy

    Code with Mosh: Mastering React.