Open to senior frontend roles · 2026

Leo Ojigbo

Senior Frontend Engineer

I design and ship scalable, accessible frontend systems with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and React Native—owning architecture and delivery from product requirements through production.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptReact Native

10+

Years frontend

Production projects

Web + mobile

React / React Native

Hands-on

Architecture + delivery

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Case studies

Featured work

8 production projects with live deployments—each with problem, build, and outcome.

web

Forevaly

Builder & Frontend Engineer

Live production platform at forevaly.com for modern Nigerian weddings

Responsive WebProduct Engineering

Case study

web

SurplusNaira

Creator & Frontend Engineer

Live production site at surplusnaira.com/invest serving Nigeria-focused financial education

Next.jsReact

Case study

web

Return To Roots

Lead Frontend Engineer

Live production site at myreturntoroots.com with a distinct brand identity

Next.jsReact

Case study

web

Kanyiji - Made-in-Nigeria Marketplace

Lead Frontend Engineer

Production marketplace live at kanyiji.ng serving Made-in-Nigeria commerce

ReactNext.js

Case study

web

Cocovest - Agricultural Investment Platform

Frontend Engineer

Award-winning platform (Best AgriTech Platform 2024) live at cocovest.ng

ReactNext.js

Case study

mobile

SmartMenu — Customer & Waiter Apps

Mobile Engineer — Customer & Waiter Apps

Production mobile suite live at smart-menu.app

React NativeExpo

Case study

Mobile

PGRaters MobileApp

Frontend Lead — Mobile

Production mobile app available at pgraters.com/download

React NativeTypeScript

Case study

web & mobile

EasyTradeHub

Frontend & Mobile Engineer · Product Delivery

Transitioned product ownership to the client’s internal development team

MarketplaceWeb

Case study

Including 26 additional production and side projects

Experience

Professional journey

10+ years in frontend engineering—React and React Native in production, from IC work to leading teams at startups and enterprise.

Deloitte

Studio 234 Technology Consulting

Career progression · 2 roles

House of Sounds

Career progression · 2 roles

Optimus AI Labs

Cecure Intelligence Limited

Career progression · 3 roles

Pando LED Lights

AlignFlux

European University of Lefke

Lyncrest International College

About

Hands-on engineering, with leadership range

Frontend and mobile systems built for maintainability, accessibility, performance, and real production use.

Production frontend ownership

I build and maintain production frontend systems across web and mobile using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and React Native. My work spans architectural decisions, component systems, API integration, complex production debugging, performance, accessibility, and release quality.

I remain close to the code while leading delivery: translating requirements into technical plans, aligning with product and design, partnering with backend and QA, reviewing implementation, and helping engineers make sound decisions independently.

Capabilities

Frontend depth, supported by delivery discipline

Frontend

React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML
CSS / SCSS
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Responsive UI

Mobile

React Native
Expo
Mobile SDK integration
Mobile QA

Architecture & engineering

Frontend Architecture
Component Design
State Management
API Integration
Design Systems
Accessibility
Performance
Testing
CI/CD

Leadership

Technical Direction
Mentoring
Code Reviews
Engineering Standards
Cross-functional Delivery
Delivery Ownership

Supporting technologies

NestJS
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
AWS
Docker
GraphQL

Writing

Writing & Engineering Notes

Practical thinking on frontend architecture, production debugging, mobile engineering, and technical leadership.

October 18, 20263 min read

Production Debugging: Stop Guessing and Start Reconstructing

The fastest path through a production incident is rarely another guess. It is a disciplined reconstruction of what the system actually did.

Production Engineering
Debugging

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September 25, 20267 min read

Accessibility Is Not a Checklist — It’s an Architecture Test

Accessibility testing often exposes more than accessibility problems. It reveals weaknesses in semantics, component architecture, focus management, and interaction design.

Frontend Architecture
Accessibility

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November 21, 20241 min read

The Stockdale Paradox: Embracing Hope and Brutal Reality

Few leadership, personal development, and resilience concepts resonate as profoundly as the Stockdale Paradox. Named after Admiral James Stockdale, a Vietnam War veteran and prisoner of war for over seven years, this paradox encapsulates a powerful approach to facing adversity with unwavering hope while confronting harsh realities head-on. The lessons embedded in this paradox are as relevant today as they were in Stockdale's time, offering timeless wisdom for individuals and leaders navigating the complexities of life and work

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October 21, 20241 min read

The Flywheel and Hedgehog Concepts: Driving Greatness in Business

Jim Collins' influential book, Good to Great, explores key principles that differentiate good companies from great ones. Among these principles, the Flywheel and Hedgehog Concepts stand out as essential frameworks for achieving and maintaining excellence. Both concepts offer valuable insights into how organizations can build momentum and focus on their core strengths to drive long-term success.

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Contact

Let's connect

Open to senior frontend roles and select contract work. React, Next.js, and React Native.

Get in touch

I'm open to discussing full-time frontend roles, contract work, and interesting product builds. Based in Texas, available remote.

Texas, USA · Remote / Hybrid

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Send a note about the role, the stack, and what you're building. I typically respond within 1–2 business days.

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ojigboleo@gmail.com