I am a Founder–Engineer and Senior Backend Developer with 3+ years of experience architecting secure, scalable, production-grade systems.
I build software where engineering meets business execution — from AI-powered platforms to fintech and Web3-enabled payment systems. My work focuses on shipping real products, not demos.
I am the Founder & Lead Backend Engineer at Fashionistar, an AI-powered fashion e-commerce platform solving body measurement accuracy, tailor–client workflow, and payment friction across Africa using modern backend architecture and Solana USDC payments.
- Designing robust backend architectures for real-world products
- Building scalable Django & REST APIs used in production
- Integrating AI systems and third-party APIs
- Implementing secure payment, wallet, and ledger systems
- Translating business problems into deployable software systems
- Working effectively as both Founder and Senior Backend Engineer
Founder & Lead Backend Engineer
An AI-powered fashion e-commerce platform enabling:
- Accurate AI-based body measurements (Mirrorsize GetMeasured API)
- Custom-fit clothing at scale
- Seamless tailor–client collaboration
- Secure Solana USDC payments
- Reduced sizing errors and product returns
Tech Stack:
Python • Django REST Framework • PostgreSQL • AI API Integration • Solana • Docker
An educational AI agent providing structured forex learning support.
- Built with Django, Celery, and hybrid RAG architecture
- Integrated into the Telex.im platform
- Designed for safety, performance, and scalability
A high-performance REST API for global country and currency data.
- Asynchronous data fetching
- Database caching strategies
- Clean, production-ready API design
Backend & APIs
- Python
- Django & Django REST Framework
- FastAPI, Flask
- RESTful API design
- Authentication & authorization
- Synchronous & asynchronous ORM operations
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB Atlas
DevOps & Infrastructure
- Git & GitHub
- Docker
- AWS, DigitalOcean, Heroku
- Production deployment & optimization
Web3 & Payments
- Solana blockchain
- USDC payment flows
- Secure transaction verification
Frontend (Working Knowledge)
- Next JS
- Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
- JavaScript
- Founder & Lead Backend Engineer — Fashionistar Clothings
- Backend Intern (Remote, USA) — Klout Machine Inc.
- AltSchool Africa — Backend Engineering
- Power Learn Project (PLP) — Software Development
Experienced in remote collaboration, NDAs, and production systems.
- Senior Backend Engineering roles
- Contract & freelance backend work
- Startup partnerships & technical co-founder roles
- Hackathons, accelerators, and innovation programs
- Open-source collaboration
I build systems that scale, products that ship, and technology that creates measurable impact.