Ajala Abdullah

Building the Future of Software & AI.

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Passionate software engineer crafting scroll-stopping digital experiences, building robust AI/ML pipelines, and architecting systems that solve real-world problems.

Ajala Abdullah
Latest Achievement

Hackathon Champion

Nomba x DevCareer Hackathon

1st Place Winner out of hundreds of developers.

$4,000 USD Prize

Heirs Insurance Hackathon

Top 5 Finalist

1st
Hackathon Winner
5+
Schools Trusted
2+
Professional Certifications
$4K+
Won In Prizes

Selected Projects

A handpicked selection of production systems I have architected and deployed, showcasing full-stack development, AI agent integration, and community building.

PayWise App Interface AI & Fintech

PayWise

AI bookkeeping for Nigerian traders. Allows market merchants to record credit sales using voice notes on WhatsApp, automatically extract terms via LLMs, and auto-generate virtual accounts for debtors to make payments easily.

  • Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa voice-note processing.
  • AI extracts customer details, items, amounts, and dates.
  • Nomba API virtual account integration for instant debtor payments.
  • Consolidated dashboard for tracking wallet activity, payouts, and debts.
FastAPI LangGraph + GPT Twilio WhatsApp Nomba Banking API MongoDB Railway
StudyMaster Interface EdTech & AI

Study Master

An AI-powered study companion helping Nigerian students prepare for WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. StudyMaster transforms how students prepare with personalized study plans, smart practice, and expert guidance.

  • Interactive AI study companion dashboard answering curriculum questions.
  • Automated CBT (Computer Based Testing) mock exams with detailed explanations.
  • Dynamic flashcards and AI study planners personalized to student strengths.
  • Student performance trackers mapping progress against actual exam syllabi.
Next.js React FastAPI OpenAI API MongoDB Vercel
MySchoolManager Dashboard School Management

My School Manager

An all-in-one smart school management platform that streamlines operations, empowers teachers, and engages students through intuitive dashboards and powerful tools. Trusted by 5+ schools.

  • AI study assistant that answers questions and creates custom exam papers.
  • Secure CBT portal for students with automated, instant grading.
  • Smart Notes engine for teachers and students to collaborate.
  • Print-ready academic reports, exams, and unified admin dashboard analytics.
Node.js Express React MongoDB AI Exam Engine AWS
NairaGame Gaming Community Gaming & E-Commerce

Naira Games

Nigeria's gaming ecosystem — a comprehensive community platform for Nigerian gamers combining a marketplace, gaming news, events, game cafes directory, and community forums.

  • Hardware marketplace to buy, sell, and swap gaming PCs, consoles, and gear.
  • Interactive forums divided by platform (PC, Console, Mobile, VR).
  • Tournament integration for local competitions (FIGN, Carry1st Africa Cup).
  • Progressive Web App (PWA) configuration for offline, desktop/mobile app launch.
JavaScript Node.js MongoDB PWA Support Tailwind CSS Nginx

Hackathon Milestones

Competitive hacking showcases my ability to work under pressure, form creative tech solutions, and pitch winning products.

1st Prize Winner
June 2026

Nomba x DevCareer Hackathon

Nomba FinTech

Successfully designed, coded, and presented PayWise, a WhatsApp-based AI merchant ledger integrated with the Nomba virtual banking API. Won first place out of hundreds of competitive teams.

$4,000 USD Award
Top 5 Finalist
2025

Heirs Insurance Hackathon

Heirs Insurance Group

Competed and advanced to the top 5 finalists, building an innovative insurance technology solution under intense hackathon conditions alongside top Nigerian developers.

Top 5 Finalist Distinction

Experience

2024 - Present

Software Engineer

Tinzwavve Technologies

Working as a full-stack software engineer building robust web applications and backend APIs. Developing scalable products, integrating AI services, and delivering business solutions for clients.

2023 - Present

Freelance Software Engineer

Independent

Built and shipped multiple production products as a freelancer, including PayWise, StudyMaster, MySchoolManager and NairaGame. Also mentored international students like Victor in Data Science, Python pipelines, and ML frameworks.

Education

2022 - 2024

Diploma in Software Engineering

New Horizon Computer College

Studied core software engineering principles, algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, and web development. Built a strong foundation in full-stack development and system design.

2023 - Present

Self-Directed Learning & Research

AI, ML & Web Architecture

Specialized in AI agent tooling (LangGraph, LangChain), FastAPI backend structures, MongoDB database design, and React state management. Contributed to open-source and developer communities.

Certifications

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Certified Nomba Developer Certificate
Nomba x DevCareer

Certified Nomba Developer

Issued: June 28, 2026 ID: NMB-2026-SAKURV
The Udara Project Certificate of Participation
The Udara Project x NSK.AI

Certificate of Participation — The Udara Project

Issued: July 13, 2026 ID: cmriv6s6808am14179quni8uc

Technical Skills

My technical competencies spanning languages, databases, web servers, deep learning models, and APIs.

Languages

Python 95%
JavaScript (ES6+) 90%
MongoDB 90%

Backend & AI

FastAPI / Node.js 90%
LangGraph / LangChain 85%
Machine Learning (Scikit, PyTorch) 80%

APIs & Tools

Nomba API Integration 95%
Git & Version Control 90%
Docker / Railway / AWS 80%

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing AI integration, software projects, or mentorship programs? Drop a message!

Location

Lagos, Nigeria