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Frontend Engineer

OlulankeMainasara

OlulankeMainasara

Hey, I'm Mainasara Olulanke, Frontend Engineer by day, Capt. Space Rockstar by night.

Frontend Engineer

OlulankeMainasara

I build fast, intelligent, and creative solutions for the web, and I have a lot of fun doing it. Hire me.

Mainasara Olulanke

I've spent 3+ years building production web apps for real clients, led frontend at AfriTransfer, and got my hands dirty with both code and infrastructure at CWG PLC. I've also taught a cohort of junior developers how to stop fearing the terminal, a BIG W for me.

From creating exquisite user interfaces, to crafting beautiful frontends, I bring ideas to life with clean code and great design.

Selected Work

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SafiPay

SafiPay

Full-stack fraud detection system powered by XGBoost, trained on 6M+ transactions.

Cave Foundation

Cave Foundation

Scholarship showcase site built for a programme supporting young Nigerian women.

Afritransfer

Afritransfer

Frontend engineering for a pan-African fintech platform serving wallets, transfers & savings.

TeXcellence 4.0

TeXcellence 4.0

A modern, fast, and content-rich redesign of a growing tech conference platform.

Coded In Motion

Coded In Motion

Cinematic portfolio site for a videographer, with CMS-driven updates and scroll animations.

My Butler

My Butler

AI-powered e-commerce platform with outfit and collection recommendations.

Process

01

Discover & Define

Every great product starts with a clear understanding. I begin by digging into the problem, aligning with business goals, and mapping out the user journey.

02

Design Collaboration

Working closely with designers, I ensure each component not only looks great but also feels intuitive. I bring Figma files to life while keeping accessibility and responsiveness top of mind.

03

Build & Iterate

With the blueprint in place, I start developing, writing clean, maintainable code using modern frameworks like React and Next.js. I focus on performance, scalability, and a seamless user experience.

04

Connect the Dots

Integrating with APIs and backend services is where the app comes to life. I handle data fetching, manage app state, and ensure everything works smoothly across the stack.

05

Test & Refine

Quality matters. I write tests, squash bugs, and polish the experience through continuous iteration. Tools like Jest, ESLint, and Cypress help keep the codebase reliable and future-proof.

06

Launch & Learn

Once deployed (often via Vercel or Netlify), I monitor, gather feedback, and make iterative improvements. Post-launch, I stay focused on optimizing performance, SEO, and user satisfaction.

Building the future of the web & creating elegant solutions to complex problems, one line of code at a time, using modern technologies.

Your questions, answered

01What's your tech stack?

Mostly TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Astro on the frontend, with Tailwind CSS for styling. On the backend I reach for Node, Express, Python, and whatever database fits the job (PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase). I also dabble in machine learning when a project calls for it.

02Are you available for freelance work?

Yes, I take on a handful of freelance and contract projects alongside full-time work. If it's a good fit, I'm in.

03Do you work with startups and small teams?

Absolutely, some of my favourite projects have been for small teams and solo founders who needed someone to own the frontend end-to-end.

04Can you work with my existing designs?

Yes. Send over your Figma files (or sketches on a napkin, I've seen worse) and I'll bring them to life, pixel by pixel.

05How do you handle project pricing?

Depends on scope: flat rate for well-defined projects, hourly for open-ended ones. I'll always give you a clear estimate before we start.

Mainasara Olulanke

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