Full-Stack Developer & Product Architect
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Emmanuel Abolarinwa: Architect, Developer & Founder
I build things. Not just websites or buildings; systems. The kind that keep working after you stop looking at them.
My background is unusual. I trained as an architect at the Federal University of Technology Minna, graduating with Second Class Honours, while simultaneously teaching myself full-stack web development, launching two businesses, and running a community education platform that has served over 500 students. Those things aren't separate tracks for me. They're the same skill applied to different materials.
On the technical side, I work across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, PHP and Laravel and Git. I've built school management systems, student result portals, AI-powered learning platforms, and trade facilitation infrastructure, mostly because the problems existed and nobody else was fixing them. I'm comfortable in WordPress at a deep level too: custom plugins, database queries, automated PDF generation, the works.
On the business side, I co-founded Edukrest Limited, an edtech company reimagining how African students access quality education. I also co-founded Unifrik Technologies, where we're building Unifrik a platform connecting Nigerian SMEs and traders to logistics, payments, and supply-chain partners at scale.
Edukrest, we launched G2X Hub, an entrepreneurship and digital skills program for emerging founders.
Before all of that, I served as a project manager and zonal representative at Cozyic Campus, trained 30+ tutors, and completed over 100 web development and branding projects for clients across Nigeria.
What ties it together is pretty simple: I work on problems that are too big to ignore and too specific for generic solutions.
Education access. African trade infrastructure. Digital presence for businesses that can't afford to be invisible. I'm not looking for a job to fill time. I'm looking for a team building something that matters, and needs someone who can think across architecture, technology, and strategy at the same time.
That's a rare combination. I know that. It's also exactly what some problems require.
Co-Founder; Unifrik Technologies (2025 – Present)
Unifrik is building a platform that connects Nigerian SMEs and traders to logistics, payments, and supply-chain partners. I set the company's direction, lead product development, and manage key partnerships across Nigerian trade ecosystems. The infrastructure we're building is designed to serve tens of thousands of traders across West Africa.
Key achievements: Defined full system architecture and UX for Unifrik from scratch. Established trade ecosystem partnerships. Built and leads a lean, high-output cross-functional team.
Co-Founder, Edukrest (2024 – Present)
Edukrest is an ed-tech company re-imagining how African learners access quality education. I co-founded the company, lead the product team, and drive institutional partnerships across Nigeria and Africa.
Key achievements: Launched multiple platform modules within the first year. Built and personally trained a team of 30+ tutors. Ran a community education centre serving 500+ consistent learners. Founded G2X Hub an entrepreneurship and digital skills program under the Edukrest umbrella.
Founding Director; G2X Hub (Present)
G2X Hub is an innovation and entrepreneurship program I conceived and built from the ground up under Edukrest. It runs digital skills training, mentorship sessions, innovation pitching, and business incubation for emerging founders and technologists.
Key achievements: Took the program from idea to full operational roll-out. Recruited and coordinated mentors, facilitators, and industry experts.*
Senior Web Developer, Dynaups Technologies Limited (2021 – 2023)
Built and maintained client-facing websites and internal digital systems in a professional engineering environment, collaborating closely with senior engineers on architecture decisions that improved load efficiency and user experience.
Key achievements: Contributed to live platform architecture. Delivered reliable, cross-browser compatible web solutions for multiple clients.
Freelance Web Developer & Digital Strategist, Independent (2020 – Present)
Delivered over 100 web development, branding, and digital strategy projects for clients across education, hospitality, commerce, and professional services in Nigeria. Each engagement covered identity design, responsive web development, and go-to-market digital positioning.
Key achievements: 100+ completed projects. Consistent track record of improving online visibility and client conversion. Built and deployed school management systems, student portals, result processing tools, attendance trackers, and custom WordPress plugins for multiple institutions.
B.Tech; Architecture & Architectural Technology
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) | 2019 – 2025
Graduated with Second Class Honours from one of Nigeria's leading technical universities. The program covered architectural design, structural systems, environmental technology, building services, and construction management. Training included hands-on work with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit for technical drawing and 3D visualization.
Final Year Thesis: "Proposed Design of a Youth Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Centre in Minna, Niger State, with Emphasis on Promoting Indigenous Heritage and Cultural Relevance" — a research-led design project incorporating Nupe, Gwari, and Hausa cultural influences to create architecture that reflects Niger State's identity while addressing youth unemployment and skills gaps.
Diploma in Software Development (Python)
University of Michigan, via Coursera | 2022 – 2025
Completed a structured software development program covering Python programming, algorithmic thinking, and applied problem solving. Pursued alongside university studies to build technical depth that could complement architectural and entrepreneurial work.
West African Senior School Certificate (Science)
Federal Government College, Minna | 2010 – 2017
Completed secondary education at one of Nigeria's federal unity schools, with a focus on science subjects that laid the foundation for both technical and analytical thinking.
