Experience

A look at my development journey, projects and the experience that has shaped how I build.

Full-stack web developer based in Benin City, Nigeria — building production-ready websites and web applications for businesses, restaurants and brands.

Development Journey

How I got here

A genuine timeline of the skills, projects and lessons that have shaped my approach to web development.

01

Learning the fundamentals

Started with HTML and CSS, learning how to structure web pages and style them with clean, responsive layouts. Built a foundation in semantic markup and visual design before moving into more complex technologies.

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02

Adding interactivity with JavaScript

Moved into JavaScript to add dynamic behavior, form handling and client-side functionality to websites. Learned to manipulate the DOM, handle events and build interactive user experiences.

JavaScript
03

Server-side development with PHP and MySQL

Learned PHP and MySQL to build server-side logic and work with databases. Gained experience in handling form submissions, managing data and building dynamic pages that connect to a backend.

PHPMySQL
04

Building real client websites

Built early production websites including a car rental booking site and a barber shop brand website. Learned how to translate client requirements into clean, functional interfaces and deploy them for real users.

HTML5CSS3JavaScript
05

Moving into modern frontend development

Transitioned to modern frontend frameworks, learning React and Next.js with TypeScript. Adopted component-based architecture, type safety and server-side rendering to build more scalable applications.

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06

Full-stack applications and databases

Started building full-stack applications with Node.js, MongoDB and Supabase. Learned to design database schemas, build RESTful APIs and connect frontend interfaces to persistent data stores.

Node.jsMongoDBSupabase
07

Authentication, payments and real-time features

Added authentication systems, payment integrations and real-time functionality to production projects. Implemented secure login flows, Paystack payments, Socket.IO real-time updates and push notifications.

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08

Deploying and maintaining production apps

Deployed multiple applications to production using Vercel and other platforms. Learned about environment configuration, performance optimization, domain management and the ongoing work of maintaining live products.

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Project Experience

What I've built

Real projects that demonstrate the technologies and development experience I have gained.

LamboReads

Designed and developed

A digital reading platform for discovering books, reading online and saving progress across devices. Built with authentication, personalized reading features and a growing library.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabase

Experience gained: Full-stack architecture with Supabase, reading progress persistence, responsive reading interfaces and authentication flows.

LamboFoods

Designed and developed

A modern restaurant platform with menu discovery, online ordering, reservations and a strong digital customer experience. Built the full stack from frontend to database.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabase

Experience gained: Mobile-first responsive design, cart state management, reservation systems, PostgreSQL schema design and image optimization with Supabase Storage.

LamboBoost

Designed and developed

A social media marketing platform for businesses and creators to manage digital growth services. Built with a focus on dashboard usability and service management.

Next.jsTypeScriptMongoDB

Experience gained: NoSQL database design with MongoDB, dashboard UI patterns, service catalog architecture and complex form handling.

StayBridge

Designed and developed

A hotel booking platform for discovering and booking hotels across Nigeria, with search, booking requests, event hall booking and WhatsApp integration.

Next.jsTypeScriptNode.js

Experience gained: Search and filtering logic, booking request workflows, third-party integrations and server-side rendering for SEO.

Versatile Pub / Chef P Kitchen

Designed and developed

Full-stack restaurant application with real-time order management, push notifications, Paystack payments and an admin dashboard for managing orders and content.

Node.jsMongoDBPaystackSocket.IO

Experience gained: Real-time order management with Socket.IO, payment integration with Paystack, push notifications with OneSignal and admin dashboard architecture.

Deskon Academy

Designed and developed

A student portfolio platform for discovering tech talent — explore student profiles, projects, achievements and connect with the next generation of developers.

HTML5CSS3JavaScript

Experience gained: Portfolio layout design, student profile presentation, project showcase patterns and clean static site architecture.

Car Rental Website

Designed and developed

A clean, conversion-focused car rental site built to showcase vehicles clearly and make bookings easy. Designed to earn trust and drive inquiries from the first scroll.

HTML5CSS3JavaScript

Experience gained: Conversion-focused layout design, vehicle showcase presentation, inquiry-driven user flows and responsive multi-section websites.

Mega Posh Barber Shop

Designed and developed

A brand-first barber shop website designed to command authority — clean layout, strong typography, bold brand design and service showcase that stands out from basic templates.

HTML5CSS3JavaScript

Experience gained: Brand-first design approach, typography-driven layouts, visual identity presentation and converting brand personality into web design.

Technical Experience

Areas I have practical experience with

Technologies and development areas I have used across real projects — not just tutorials or experiments.

Frontend Development

Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js across multiple production applications. Comfortable building component-based UIs with responsive layouts, form handling and client-side state management.

Backend Development

Worked with Node.js and PHP to build server-side logic, API routes and full-stack functionality. Experienced in request handling, data validation, middleware patterns and connecting frontend interfaces to backend services.

Database Integration

Used MongoDB, Supabase and MySQL to design schemas, manage data and build database-driven features. Experienced with both NoSQL document stores and relational databases across different project types.

Authentication

Implemented user authentication and protected routes in production applications using Supabase Auth and Auth.js. Experienced with sign-up flows, session management and access control patterns.

API Integration

Integrated third-party services including Paystack for payments, Cloudinary for image handling, OneSignal for push notifications and Resend for email delivery. Comfortable working with REST APIs and service documentation.

Responsive Web Design

Built interfaces that work across phones, tablets and desktops using CSS Grid, Flexbox and mobile-first approaches. Experienced in adapting complex layouts and interactive components for different screen sizes.

E-commerce

Developed online stores with product listings, shopping carts, checkout flows and payment processing. Experienced in building product catalogues, cart state management and integrating payment gateways.

Content Management

Built admin tools and dashboards for managing content, menus, orders and business data. Experienced in designing interfaces that allow non-technical users to update and maintain application content.

Admin Dashboards

Created admin interfaces for restaurant management, order tracking, content updates and analytics. Experienced in data presentation, action flows and building tools that help businesses manage their operations.

Deployment

Deployed applications using Vercel and other platforms, with attention to environment configuration, performance optimization and domain management. Experienced in taking projects from development to live production.

Current Focus

What I'm improving

The areas I am actively developing through current projects and focused learning.

Full-stack web development

Building end-to-end products with modern frameworks — from database design and API architecture to responsive frontend interfaces.

Production-ready applications

Focusing on security, performance and maintainability — ensuring every project is built to handle real users and real data from day one.

Database architecture

Designing schemas and data flows that scale — working with both SQL and NoSQL databases to build efficient, reliable data layers.

Authentication and authorization

Implementing secure user systems, protected routes and role-based access in real projects — moving beyond basic login to full account management.

Modern frontend patterns

Working with Next.js, TypeScript and responsive design patterns to build interfaces that are fast, accessible and easy to maintain.

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