I'mFaruq—Ibuildproductspeopleactuallyship.
Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years shipping web apps, SaaS platforms, and desktop tools. From fintech backends handling real transactions to offline productivity apps — I write clean code, move fast, and sweat the details that make products stand out. I also leverage AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Lovable to ship faster without cutting corners.
I own the problem, not just the ticket.
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I engineer products.
Most developers write code.
Expertise
Skills&Technologies
The stack behind every product I've shipped — from idea to production.
Frontend
Backend
Database & Auth
Tools & Workflow
AI & Dev Tools
2025
3080HostelHub
A smart platform that helps students easily find available hostels near campus and connect with potential roommates based on their preferences. Designed to simplify student accommodation search and improve the hostel allocation experience.
2026
CellExtract
A fully offline desktop app for extracting, cleaning, and reporting on tabular data from Excel, PDF, and Word documents. Upload files, browse and edit data inline, run column-type detection, build branded Word reports, and compare dataset versions with a visual delta report — all without an internet connection.
2025
Livex
Livex is a smart collaboration platform that bridges the gap between brands and influencers. It enables brands to discover, vet, and partner with ID-verified influencers based on proven skills, engagement metrics, and content fit.
Management2 shots042024
HomePhoto
HomePhoto is a lightweight database management system designed to streamline the organisation and tracking of photoshoot sessions. Create, view, update, and delete records through an intuitive interface backed by a Go REST API.
SaaS052023
DrivePro
Streamline your driving school operations with comprehensive management software. Schedule lessons, track student progress, manage instructors, and grow your business effortlessly.
Web3062023
EduChain
EduChain empowers every user to get relevant web3 tutorials from custom blockchain data. Learn smart contracts, DeFi, and more through hands-on content powered by OnChainKit.
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Career
Experience&Education
Backend Engineer (Full-Stack)
Contributing to a large existing fintech codebase — identifying critical bugs, building backend infrastructure, and transitioning into a full-stack role spanning backend systems and frontend product development.
- Fixed critical bugs within the first month, supporting a successful product launch
- Designed and implemented a scalable mass notification system (email + in-app) using BullMQ and Redis for background job queues
- Integrated BullMQ dashboard for real-time job monitoring, improving system reliability and debugging efficiency
- Led frontend development for the Bordawave B2B platform — owned technical decisions and delivered features without dedicated UI/UX designs
- Refactored the landing page, improving performance, structure, and user experience
Founder / Full-Stack Developer
CellExtract — Desktop Data Processing Tool
Built a fully offline desktop application that simplifies Excel data processing and report generation for non-technical users — eliminating the need for complex formulas by providing a plain-English filtering system.
- Replaced VLOOKUP / nested IF workflows with a plain-English data filtering interface
- Built an integrated reporting interface — analyze data and write structured reports in one environment
- Implemented one-click export to Microsoft Word, from raw data to polished reports
- Privacy-first architecture: all data processing is local — no cloud, no external AI exposure
Final Year Project — Full-Stack Developer
Initiated and built a startup platform solving the accommodation challenges faced by students across all 6 campuses of Osun State University — featuring hostel search and a roommate-matching system.
- Built a responsive platform for students to search available hostels near campus
- Implemented a roommate-matching system based on personal preferences
- Deployed live to Vercel for real-time testing and user feedback
Software Engineer Intern
Pauzii Tech
Developed responsive web applications for internal task management, optimised UI performance, and collaborated closely with designers and backend developers to deliver user-centric features.
- Built dynamic task-assignment and management apps using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and Firebase
- Optimised UI performance through efficient state management and code splitting
- Integrated RESTful APIs and Firebase for seamless data synchronisation
- Mentored team members and conducted code reviews to raise overall quality standards
Freelance Web Developer
Fiverr & Independent Clients
Designing and delivering responsive websites and web applications for diverse clients — from e-commerce stores to SaaS platforms and Web3 applications.
- Livex — real-time brand-influencer matching SaaS platform
- HomePhoto Dashboard — photoshoot workflow and client data management system
- DrivePro — driving school scheduling and student progress tracker
- EduChain — Web3 learning platform with decentralised reward systems
- AmazeChic — full-featured PHP-backed fashion e-commerce store
Education
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Nigeria
2021 – 2025
Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Networks
7+
Products Shipped
4+
Years Building
20+
Technologies