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Johnson Oyemade

Builder || AI Native Blockchain Engineer || Project Manager

Lagos, Nigeria · johnsonoca@gmail.com · +234 901 394 1005

github.com/therealjhay · linkedin.com/in/oyemade-johnson

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 – Present

Remote

  • 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 – Present

Lagos, 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 – Present

Lagos, 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 2026

Remote

  • 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 2026

Hybrid

  • 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 2026

Remote

  • 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

2024

ALX Africa, Backend Web Development Programme

Jan 2025 – Feb 2026

Certifications

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