Kingsley
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Building for the future — at the intersection of systems, intelligence, and impact.
Driven by curiosity.
Defined by craft.
I am a Systems Engineering student at the University of Lagos and a software engineer at Nextvibe — but more than titles, I am someone who builds things that matter. From backend systems to robotics pipelines, I move across disciplines because I believe the most interesting problems live at the edges of fields.
I founded Spectroniq Limited because I wanted to create, not just contribute. I host The Growth Podcast because I believe in learning out loud. I run The Kaizen Project because impact should not wait until you feel ready.
What drives me is simple — a hunger to understand how things work deeply, and a commitment to building things that work excellently. I am not chasing a career. I am building a body of work.
Where I've Worked
Software Engineer
Full-timeNextvibe · Lagos, Nigeria
Built and maintained the full backend infrastructure for a social event platform. Architected 11 core modules using NestJS, integrated PostgreSQL and Redis, and deployed on Render with Aiven cloud services.
Founder & CEO
FounderSpectroniq Limited · Lagos, Nigeria
Founded and registered a technology company focused on building software products and providing engineering services. RC-8203175.
Web Developer
ContractUS-Ghana Chamber of Commerce · Remote
Designed and developed the chamber's website using WordPress, Elementor, and Astra theme. Integrated event management via the My Calendar plugin.
Things I've Built
Nextvibe Backend
Full backend infrastructure for a social event platform. 11 modules, REST API with Swagger docs, deployed on Render with Aiven PostgreSQL and Redis.
Autonomous Robot Navigation
Vision-based autonomous robot navigation system using TurtleBot3, Gazebo simulation, and OpenCV HSV color segmentation for real-time path detection.
YOLOv8 Object Detection Pipeline
Real-time object detection pipeline integrated with ROS2 Jazzy. Uses YOLOv8 for detection and publishes results to ROS2 topics for downstream processing.
What I Work With
Languages
Frontend
Backend
Databases
DevOps & Cloud
AI & ML
Robotics
Tools
What I Can Do For You
Whether you need a full product built from scratch or a specific layer handled with precision — I'm available for freelance and contract work.
Full Stack Development
End to end web applications built with clean architecture, from database design to polished user interfaces. I own the whole system.
Get In Touch →Backend Development
Scalable APIs, robust databases, authentication systems, and server infrastructure. Built to perform under pressure and grow with your product.
Get In Touch →Frontend Development
Fast, accessible, and visually sharp interfaces using React and Next.js. The kind of frontend that feels as good as it looks.
Get In Touch →Mobile Development
Cross-platform mobile applications that feel native. Clean UX, solid performance, built for real users.
Get In Touch →AI & ML Integration
Integrating machine learning models, computer vision pipelines, and AI features into real products. Practical AI, not just demos.
Get In Touch →Beyond The Code
I believe in giving back, showing up, and building communities — not just products.
Founder & Lead
The Kaizen Project
A community impact initiative targeting personal development and health awareness. Applying for the Millennium Fellowship with SDG 3 focus, targeting 100 lives across 6 sessions.
Millennium Fellow (Applicant)
Millennium Fellowship — UNAI
Applied as a Millennium Fellow under UNAI Principle 2 and SDG 3, representing The Kaizen Project as a vehicle for community health and personal development impact.
Campus Ambassador
Cowrywise
Representing Cowrywise on campus, promoting financial literacy and smart savings habits among students at the University of Lagos.
Public Relations Officer
Igbo Students Union — UNILAG
Managing communications and public relations for the Igbo Students Union at UNILAG. Also edits and produces the union's monthly podcast.
What People Say
"Working with Kingsley showed me what it means to be a serious engineer. He picks things up faster than anyone I've seen, and he brings a level of intentionality to his work that is rare at his stage. Whoever gets him on their team is lucky."
Arinze
Engineer
Other Things I Do
I am more than the code I write. Here is what else I am building.
The Kaizen Project
A community impact initiative focused on personal development and health awareness. Built on the belief that growth should be shared, not hoarded.
Find Out MoreThe Growth Podcast
Conversations about growth, tech, faith, and the journey of becoming. Real talk for people building themselves as much as they build products.
Find Out MoreMedium
I write about engineering, systems thinking, personal development, and the lessons that don't fit in a tweet. Find my articles on Medium.
Read on MediumHave something in mind? Let's build it together.
Whether you're looking to hire, collaborate, or just have a conversation worth having — my inbox is open. I respond to every message.
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