What I Stopped Doing in React Projects (and Why My Code Got Better)
Lessons from shipping a multi-tenant marketing automation platform with campaigns, conversations, RBAC, and analytics — and keeping it maintainable 6 months later.
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Sodiq
Muhammed
Software engineer with a strong computer science foundation and a bias toward first-principles reasoning. I design simple, scalable systems by making deliberate architectural and security tradeoffs, taking ownership from problem definition through execution.
10+
Projects Shipped
95
Lighthouse Score
3+
Years Experience
10+
Projects Shipped
5+
Happy Clients
15+
Technologies
About Me
Building systems that are simpler, safer, and reliable
I'm a software engineer with a Computer Science degree from the University of Lagos, specializing in building production-grade web systems with deliberate architecture, security-aware design, and a relentless focus on simplification.
My work bridges the gap between product vision and technical execution — from designing RBAC systems and documenting Architecture Decision Records, to hitting 95 Lighthouse scores under low-bandwidth constraints. I believe the best code is the code you don't need to write.
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B.Sc. Computer Science
University of Lagos
Technical Stack
Languages
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonPHP
Frontend
ReactNext.jsVue.jsNuxt.jsHTML5CSS3/SCSS
Architecture
System DesignRBACOAuth2REST APIsADRService Boundaries
Backend & Infra
Node.jsLaravelDockerCI/CDFirebaseSupabase
Tools
GitFigmaReduxSWRReact QueryZustand
Experience
Where I've built real things
Production systems, architectural decisions, and ownership from day one.
4Runner Global Services
Software Engineer
Initially built the web presence for 4Runner Global Services in 2022. Returned in 2026 to rebuild with a modern internal operations dashboard and redesigned landing page.
- Built original web platform in 2022–2023
- Returned in 2026 to redesign and rebuild from scratch
- Building internal dashboard for managing operations and service delivery
- Developed responsive landing page driving client acquisition
- End-to-end ownership from UI/UX to deployment
Simestra
Software Engineer
Architected and built a production-grade marketing automation system used by enterprise clients. Led architectural decisions from service layer separation to RBAC design.
- Designed layered architecture reducing API coupling by ~60%
- Migrated Redux to SWR after tradeoff analysis, cutting boilerplate by ~85%
- Implemented fine-grained RBAC across 15+ resource types
- Authored Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for future evolution
- Achieved ~70% coverage on critical flows via integration testing
Excellent Link Academy
Software Engineer
Built an e-learning platform optimized for low-bandwidth and mobile-first environments, achieving a 95 Lighthouse score on slow 3G connections.
- Achieved 95 Lighthouse score on mobile networks
- Implemented SEO-friendly SSR while maintaining CSR flexibility
- Reduced redundant API calls by ~40% via smart caching strategies
- Mobile-first responsive design across all device sizes
QuantumSphere Technologies
Software Engineer
Led frontend development of an internal admin dashboard for a fintech platform, integrating multiple backend services and stabilizing API contracts.
- Led development of admin dashboard integrating multiple REST APIs
- Defined stable API contracts with backend engineers
- Set up CI/CD pipelines reducing manual deployment errors
- Participated in code reviews in a fully remote team
Projects
Shipped work that matters
From enterprise platforms to real-time collaboration tools — all production, all owned end-to-end.
01Featured
Enterprise SaaS
Simestra Marketing Platform
Production-grade marketing automation system for enterprise clients. Built with strict service boundaries, fine-grained RBAC, and comprehensive Architecture Decision Records.
~60% API coupling reduction~85% boilerplate reduction~70% test coverage
🔒 Private Repo
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Architecture Docs
Marketing Platform Architecture
12,000-word architectural case study documenting 5 key decisions including service layer separation, state management strategy, and RBAC permission design with ADRs.
5 architectural decisions12,000+ word case studyPublished ADRs
03Featured
Enterprise
4Runner Global Services
Internal operations dashboard and public landing page for 4Runner Global Services. Originally built in 2022, now being rebuilt in 2026 with a modern stack and improved UX.
Internal dashboardLanding pageActive development
🔒 Private Repo
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Education
E-Learning Platform
Full-featured e-learning platform for Excellent Link Academy. Optimized for low-bandwidth environments achieving 95 Lighthouse score on 3G connections.
95 Lighthouse score~40% fewer API callsMobile-first
🔒 Private Repo
Blog
Latest articles
Frontend architecture, backend systems, security, and lessons from building fullstack software.
Contact
Let's build something remarkable
Open to full-time roles, contract work, and interesting technical conversations. Based in Lagos, Nigeria — open to relocation to Canada, UK, or EU.
Phone
+234 813 508 4641
Location
Lagos, Nigeria · Open to relocation
GitHub
github.com/msodiq19 ↗Open to Opportunities
Actively seeking full-time roles or contract work in Canada, UK, or EU. Visa sponsorship required. Available for remote work globally.