Johnson Oyemade
Builder || AI Native Blockchain Engineer || Project Manager
Summary
Builder, AI-native blockchain engineer, and project manager with proven execution across decentralized protocol engineering, AI application development, and cross-functional team leadership. Track record ranging from founding commercial ventures and managing Agile product lifecycles to shipping smart contracts and open-source blockchain infrastructure.
Experience
Open Source Developer (Blockchain), Drips
Feb 2026 – PresentRemote
- Contributing to open-source decentralized dependency streaming protocols and smart contract infrastructure.
- Collaborating with the developer community on protocol optimizations, security standards, and developer tooling.
Co-Founder & Project Manager, Game Bazar
Jun 2022 – PresentLagos, Nigeria
- Defined and executed product vision, roadmap, and milestone priorities, aligning game features with user feedback and market opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and artists through the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
- Implemented Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to ensure sprint velocity, risk mitigation, and on-time milestone delivery.
- Established and monitored product KPIs, analyzing player retention, gameplay telemetry, and beta testing feedback to iterate on core UX.
- Acted as the primary bridge between technical teams and external stakeholders, providing clear milestone reporting and strategic alignment.
Founder & Operations Lead, JDC Stores
Jul 2019 – PresentLagos, Nigeria
- Formulated overall commercial strategy, competitive analysis, and financial management, handling budgeting, accounting, and cash flow.
- Architected and maintained the e-commerce web platform (JDC Luxury Watches), optimizing catalog discovery, conversion funnels, and checkout UX.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, inventory forecasting, shipping logistics, and customer retention.
- Planned and executed data-driven marketing campaigns, driving consistent customer acquisition and multi-year brand loyalty.
Blockchain Developer, Web3Bridge
Jan 2026 – Jun 2026Remote
- Architected and deployed client-facing smart contract systems with upgrade-safe patterns and deterministic test coverage.
- Introduced Foundry-based simulation suites and pre-deployment gas regression checks to minimize protocol vulnerability.
- Integrated web applications with on-chain event pipelines to enable real-time protocol observability.
Frontend Developer, Trueminds Innovations Ltd
Feb 2026 – May 2026Hybrid
- Developed responsive, high-performance web applications using modern React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI design teams to implement accessible component architectures and fluid state management.
Community Manager, DexPay
Jan 2025 – Feb 2026Remote
- Managed community engagement and moderated discussions across Web3 channels to foster an active, supportive ecosystem.
- Authored technical announcements, release notes, and educational content in coordination with product and marketing teams.
Selected Projects
BettaPay: Enterprise payment infrastructure built on Stellar to help African merchants accept payments and automate multi-party revenue splits without custodial lock-in. (Product Strategy, Rust, Stellar / Soroban, TypeScript, B2B Payments) · github.com/Betta-Pay/BettaPay-Contract · bettapay-tech.vercel.app/
Scribe: A clean, fast web application that turns multi-speaker meetings and interviews into structured, searchable transcripts with speaker detection. (Gemini 2.5 AI, Next.js, TypeScript, Product UX, Tailwind CSS) · github.com/therealjhay/Scribe · blue-scribe.vercel.app
PreFlight: Simulates blockchain transactions before signing and translates complex hex payloads into plain-English risk warnings. (Product UX, TypeScript, React, Fastify, Solidity) · github.com/therealjhay/PreFlight
Ares Protocol: A treasury vault system with multi-stage approval workflows, timelocks, and rolling 7-day spending limits. (Solidity, Foundry, EIP-712, Treasury Ops) · github.com/therealjhay/ARES-TREASURY
Skills
Web3 & Smart Contracts: Solidity, Smart Contract Security, Foundry, Rust (Soroban), Zero-Knowledge (Circom, Noir), Viem, Ethers.js
Frontend & AI: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Gemini AI Integration, UI/UX Architecture
Backend & Infrastructure: Python, FastAPI, Django REST, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Git & CI/CD
Management & Leadership: Agile (Scrum / Kanban), Product Strategy & Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, KPI & Product Analytics, Stakeholder Communication
Languages: English (Full Professional), German (Elementary)
Education
National Open University of Nigeria, B.Sc. Computer Science
2024ALX Africa, Backend Web Development Programme
Jan 2025 – Feb 2026Certifications
ALX Software Engineering Programme - Pro Dev Back-End, ALX Africa
ALX Software Engineering Programme in Back-End Web Development, ALX Africa
ALX Professional Foundations, ALX Africa
MTA: Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript, Microsoft
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google
Solidity Developer Bootcamp, Web3bridge Africa