Jethro Adamu

Fullstack, Mobile App & Blockchain Developer

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Fullstack, Mobile App, and Blockchain Developer with 8 years of experience spearheading the creation of scalable Web2 and Web3 applications, AI-powered platforms, and fintech products. Expertly designs and implements robust backend architectures, high-performance transaction systems, and intuitive mobile interfaces, consistently delivering innovative solutions that drive revenue growth, enhance operational efficiency, and expand market reach. Proven leader in cross-functional teams, adept at leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Rust, React Native, and AI APIs to deliver impactful, low-latency solutions for global users.

Work

Blink Wallet

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Senior Software Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Led the architectural design and implementation of Blink's core backend, delivering a secure and high-performance crypto payments platform for emerging markets.

Highlights

Designed and implemented the entire backend architecture for Blink, a Bluetooth-powered crypto payments platform, integrating multi-chain wallet infrastructure, HD wallet derivation, and AES-256-GCM server-side key encryption.

Engineered a self-hosted, high-performance transaction streaming service in Rust, processing over $20k USD in real-time transactions with zero third-party infrastructure dependency.

Architected and automated a sophisticated liquidity engine to manage crypto liquidity rebalancing across chains, ensuring seamless merchant payouts with low-latency execution.

TheBuidl Grid

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Fullstack Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed AutoRamp, a B2B platform facilitating seamless crypto bridging and fiat on/off-ramping through robust blockchain integrations.

Highlights

Designed and developed AutoRamp, a B2B platform facilitating seamless fiat onramping (NGN to CNGN), offramping, and cross-token swaps, enabling easy crypto bridging.

Created secure, event-driven RESTful APIs, documented via Swagger, and implemented a real-time notification system using Webhooks and Socket.io for transaction status updates.

Integrated blockchain interactions using Ethers.js, Wagmi, and Viem, connecting Web3 wallets (via RainbowKit) with local banking infrastructure for instant settlement.

Nextup

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Mobile app & Backend Developer

San Francisco, California, US

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Summary

Developed a high-performance Rust Microservice and a React Native mobile application, leveraging AI to enhance student career development.

Highlights

Developed a high-performance Rust Microservice for data aggregation, continuously scraping and normalizing thousands of internships and scholarships from external sources.

Developed the NextUp mobile application using React Native (Expo) to empower students in tracking application deadlines and building comprehensive career roadmaps.

Leveraged Anthropic's Claude API to architect advanced platform features, including a conversational chatbot for resume reviews, personalized opportunity recommendations, and automated career plan generation.

Ecohotels

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Lead Frontend Developer

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

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Summary

Directed a cross-functional team in developing and maintaining EcoHotels.com, generating significant revenue and processing a high volume of bookings.

Highlights

Led a cross-functional team of 4 developers in building and maintaining EcoHotels.com, a sustainable hotel booking platform that generated 300k EUR in revenue and processed 160k bookings.

Implemented robust white-label OTA solutions, enabling partners to launch customized booking platforms tailored to their specific brand identities and business requirements.

TafHub Solutions

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Lead Software Developer

Athens, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Engineered an autonomous AI Website Builder and core infrastructure for Eurematic, delivering AI-driven solutions for website and business asset generation.

Highlights

Engineered an Autonomous AI Website Builder that generates, modifies, and deploys multi-page, responsive websites from text prompts or by scraping and rebuilding existing URLs.

Developed robust background job queues using BullMQ and Redis to orchestrate complex, multi-step generation tasks, including automated GitHub repository creation, code commits, and seamless Vercel deployments.

Designed and built the core infrastructure for Eurematic, a platform leveraging AI to autonomously generate critical business assets for founders, including PRDs, market analyses, and branding guidelines.

ThriftExpert

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Software Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Architected and developed a comprehensive cooperative management platform, integrating secure payment and identity verification services.

Highlights

Architected and developed a comprehensive cooperative management platform with a Node.js/Express backend, Next.js 14 application, and React Native mobile app, implementing robust role-based access control.

Seamlessly integrated external services like Paystack for payment processing and IDPASS for secure identity (NIN) and bank account verification.

Implemented asynchronous task queues using Redis and BullMQ to efficiently handle resource-intensive operations, such as batch loan uploads and automated email notifications, ensuring high system reliability and performance.

NIJOSTAM

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Web Developer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Built a dynamic, open-access platform for scholarly publishing and peer review, prioritizing accessibility and long-term maintainability.

Highlights

Built a dynamic, open-access platform supporting scholarly publishing and peer review, enhancing academic collaboration.

Ensured the platform's accessibility, high performance, and long-term maintainability through best practice implementation.

Volunteer

Technical Director

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ENACTUS

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Directed technical operations and provided strategic guidance for organizational systems, leading the development of digital solutions.

Highlights

Provided expert advice and support for website maintenance and organizational systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

Led the development and implementation of innovative digital solutions to enhance project execution, foster team collaboration, and streamline organizational activities.

Delivered comprehensive technical training and mentorship to team members, facilitating the adoption of modern tools and best practices for efficient project delivery.

Education

NILEST

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Information Technology Grade: First Class

Awards

Women in Defi 2025 Training Tutor

Women in Defi

Provided technical training and mentorship as a tutor for the Women in Defi 2025 program.

Winner - Starknet {Reignite} Hackathon

Starknet

Recognized for outstanding contributions and innovative solutions at the Starknet {Reignite} Hackathon.

Winner - The Buidlathon Hackathon

The Buidlathon

Achieved victory in The Buidlathon Hackathon for demonstrating superior technical skills and project execution.

Winner - Starknet Vibathon Hackathon

Starknet

Awarded for exceptional performance and innovation in the Starknet Vibathon Hackathon.

Google Developer Students Club Lead

Google

Served as a leader for the Google Developer Students Club, fostering community and technical skill development.

President, Nigerian Institute of Computing student, NILEST

NILEST

Elected as President of the Nigerian Institute of Computing student body at NILEST, demonstrating leadership and academic engagement.

Winner - Intellect Africa Fellowship Hackathon

Intellect Africa Fellowship

Awarded for innovative solutions and leadership during the Intellect Africa Fellowship Hackathon.

Languages

English

Skills

Fullstack Development

Web2, Web3, Mobile App Development, Backend Development, Frontend Development.

Blockchain Technologies

Web3, Starknet, Ethers.js, Wagmi, Viem, RainbowKit, Crypto Payments, Liquidity Engines, Fiat Onramping/Offramping, Cross-token Swaps.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-powered Platforms, Anthropic Claude API, AI Website Builder, Conversational Chatbots, AI Prompts, Machine Learning.

Backend Development

Rust, Node.js, Express.js, Microservices, RESTful APIs, Webhooks, Socket.io, Data Aggregation, System Architecture, Server-side Key Encryption.

Frontend Development

React Native, Next.js 14, Expo, User Interfaces, Responsive Design.

Database & Queueing Systems

Redis, BullMQ, Asynchronous Task Queues, Real-time Data.

Fintech Solutions

Crypto Payments, Payment Processing (Paystack), Identity Verification (IDPASS), Banking Infrastructure Integration, Instant Settlement.

Cloud & Deployment

Vercel Deployments, GitHub Repository Management, Server Deployment.

Security & Compliance

AES-256-GCM Encryption, Role-Based Access Control, Secure Identity Verification, Data Protection.

Leadership & Mentorship

Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Training, Project Delivery, Mentorship.

Project Management

Agile Methodologies, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Strategic Planning, Process Optimization.

Projects

AI Model for detecting Nigeria Currency notes

Summary

An AI model designed to detect Nigerian currency in real-time, ranging from the N50 note up to the N1000 denomination.

Runescard

Summary

A platform enabling seamless value sharing through personalized digital cards.

Autoshorts (Rust/Tauri)

Summary

An AI-powered desktop application built with Rust and Tauri that transforms long-form videos into viral short-form clips.

Web{re}builder

Summary

An AI agent that autonomously scans, analyzes, and redesigns websites from the ground up.

Eurematic

Summary

A platform designed to simplify the process of turning startup ideas into funded businesses.

Crative

Summary

A tool that generates motion videos directly from AI prompts.

Pagra AI

Summary

A comprehensive Node.js API for Starknet wallet management, featuring Telegram bot integration and MCP (Model Context Protocol) chat functionality.

Startup Graveyard

Summary

An interactive 3D memorial that showcases failed startups and extracts valuable lessons from their journeys.

Clutch

Summary

A livestreaming application where the audience actively participates by setting stakes and challenging streamers with dares, betting STRK on outcomes.

Naija Bank Account Resolver

Summary

A TypeScript library designed for NUBAN validation and bank detection in Nigeria.