Tope Akinkuade
Bug Slasher,
Deadline Bender.
I'm a Product engineer that works across the stack to create systems that balance precision and practicality.
From architecture to deployment,
I build infrastructure nobody notices; until it's missing.
About
As a software engineer based in Lagos, who's spent the last few years building products across logistics, fintech, and business infrastructure. I've worked with teams of all sizes to create tools that power real operations from supply chain platforms used by truck drivers to modular business systems for enterprises. My focus is on clarity, performance, and systems that scale without unnecessary complexity.
Alongside engineering, I'm big on design thinking, not in the corporate sense, but in the way a product feels when it's used. My work sits at the intersection of function and pragmatism.
Expertise
I work across the stack, but my obsession lies in clean interfaces that feel effortless. I take projects from concept to deployment, handling architecture, UX, and long-term maintainability with equal attention. What sets me apart is consistency I ship, I document, I debug, and I refine until it's solid.
I believe engineering isn't just about code; it's about control. Control over performance, cost, and experience. Whether I'm integrating AI models, setting up efficient infra, or laying out code architecture won't become a headache over time, the goal stays the same; to keep it elegant, fast, and dependable.
Specializations
Frontend Development
Built dynamic dashboards, fully featured business sites (careers, blogs and all) and design systems with React, Angular Next.js, and TypeScript. Developed custom voice-enabled UI components for AI and created adaptive layouts for business and logistics tools.
Backend Engineering
Architected microservices and RESTful APIs with Typescript, optimized for scalability and performance. Implemented unified cross-domain authentication across multiple products and microservices and integrated multiple third-party services securely.
Mobile Engineering
Worked on the Binta mobile app, ensuring seamless integration and real-time transaction updates. Focused on offline-first experiences and fast UI rendering.
Cloud & DevOps
Automated deployments, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and managed containerized apps. Deployed multi-service environments with SSL, load balancing, and monitoring.
AI Integrations
Built RAG chatbots using OpenAI and custom vector stores for internal knowledge retrieval. Integrated voice and text AI tools into real products to enhance usability and interactivity.
Products
A collection of tools, systems, and experiments I've built — from internal dashboards to public-facing apps. Hover on each row to pause and explore.