About
Hi, I'm Kester Atakere. I am a software engineer with a passion for transforming design ideas into high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly code.
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Work Experience
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Developed and implemented new user-facing features as the sole frontend engineer.
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Integrated APIs and data sources with backend team to ensure consistent experiences.
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Reduced page reloads by 50% using global state management with React Context API.
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Enabled crypto payments by integrating Web3 APIs including Algosdk.js and AlgoExplorer.
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Refactored legacy codebase, improving page load times by 20% and reducing technical debt.
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Built UI components using React and integrated with GraphQL APIs for new NFT marketplace dashboard.
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Created custom hooks to fetch and cache NFT metadata from IPFS.
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Implemented filtering and sorting of NFT collections including rarity, price, and other attributes.
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Created EtherJs/OpenseaJs notification system to alert users of valuable NFT trading opportunities.
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Implemented wallet connectivity using Metamask to allow users sign transactions.
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Designed responsive profile pages showcasing owned NFTs, favorited collections, and transaction history.
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Developed the user interfaces and frontend application using React.
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Integrated wallet connectivity options to facilitate transactions.
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Collaborated closely with backend engineers to ensure proper integration of APIs.
Projects
Gasless, non-custodial wallet with automated savings built on the Lightlink Network. Features include
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Automatically rounds up your transactions and deposits the spare change into an interest-earning savings wallet.
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Generate weekly NFT tokens that visualize and track your accumulated savings.
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Gasless transactions mean 100% of your funds go towards purchases instead of network fees.
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As a non-custodial wallet, only users control their private keys and crypto assets.
Cross-chain bridge for hassle-free token movement across EVM compatible chains.
• React, Metamask, Wagmi, Viem, Ethers
Live streaming and content platform for creators to share contents and engage their audience.
• Expo (EAS), Agora, Web3.js,
Shazam for colors
iOS app built with React Native and Swift to capture colors in the surroundings and curate color palettes.
• React native, Swift
Chrome extension to view valuable insights (transaction history, balance and NFTs) of Ethereum addresses on any web page.
• React, Typescript, Ethers.js
Crowdfunding platform powered by Circle to create and fund campaigns for various initiatives.
Secure and trustless lottery game built on the Algorand Blockchain, providing verifiable randomness and transparency.
• React, Algosdk, Perawallet,
NFT Marketplace built on XRP Ledger
Explorations of my WebGL projects
• WebGL wave distortion effect - wavegl.vercel.app
Chrome extension for enhanced browsing with personalized reminders, bookmarks, and collaborative work-spaces.
• React, Figma
Certifications
Creative development by Luis Henrique.
Education
Electronic and Electrical Engineering