Crafting Digital Experiences with Passion.

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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

Auth0

Experiences

  • Founding Web3 Fullstack Engineer@Tower Dex
    June 2025 - Present| Remote

    Architected comprehensive DeFi trading platform featuring swap functionality and Uniswap V3 concentrated liquidity management. Implemented sophisticated liquidity management translating advanced position mathematics (tick-spacing, liquidity ranges) into intuitive UX with real-time calculations. Built high-performance swap interface with price discovery, slippage protection, and multi-DEX routing optimization. Integrated Uniswap V3 and ve(3,3) protocols using wagmi/viem, interfacing with NonFungiblePositionManager, SwapRouter, and Voter contracts. Leveraged The Graph subgraphs and REST endpoints for on-chain data analytics. Optimized performance through virtualization (react-virtual), caching (Tanstack Query), and state management (Zustand).

  • Senior Web3 Fullstack Engineer@Hyperloom - Linum Labs
    Dec 2024 - June 2025| Remote

    Led development of Hyperloom, redefining the trading experience for meme tokens in the Solana ecosystem. Designed high-performance UI for trading Solana-based tokens with seamless buy/sell functionality. Built systems to dynamically fetch and display Pumpfun/Raydium token details with real-time data. Integrated WebSockets for live price updates, trade activity, and market analytics. Implemented secure authentication with Privy integration for personalized trading dashboards. Integrated TradingView charts with OHLC historical data for market insights. Built with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind.

  • Senior Web3 Fullstack Engineer@Sprout DeFi - Linum Labs
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2025| Remote

    Led development of Sprout DeFi platform optimizing Ethereum staking and yield strategies. Designed and implemented user interfaces translating complex DeFi mechanisms into intuitive experiences. Integrated staking functionalities with Wagmi and Viem for secure smart contract interactions. Built dynamic dashboards displaying real-time staking metrics, market data, and performance analytics powered by The Graph's Subgraphs. Architected scalable Web3 frontend framework using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Chakra UI.

  • Senior Web3 Fullstack Engineer@PsyDao - Linum Labs
    July 2024 - Sep 2025| Remote

    Led development of PsyDao NFT ecosystem advancing psychedelic science and art through tokenization. Integrated ERC-721 and ERC-1155 smart contracts using Wagmi and Viem for secure Web3 interactions. Crafted and optimized GraphQL queries for subgraph integration, ensuring high availability and real-time NFT data access. Managed subgraph updates to align with evolving client needs. Coordinated sprint meetings using Jira and engaged with community for feature prioritization.

  • Lead Developer | React-Next Frontend Developer | Full-Stack@Zuzalu-Zuzapp Core Team
    July 2023 - June 2024| 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.