Resume

Resume

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Sphinx, Django, React, Next.js, REST, YAML, CSS, HTML

Tools:

Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Markdown, Docusaurus, Sphinx, Jekyll, CMS, Agile development, Markdown, XML, reStructuredText, CMS, Canva, MS Office tools

Methodologies:

Docs-as-Code, open-source, API docs, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, readme, SDK docs, technical writing and editing, technical reviews, user research, writing and maintaining code samples, user guides, user manuals, reference docs, information architecture, CI/CD workflows, style guides, content strategy and creation

Language:
English (native)


WORK EXPERIENCE

Wagtail, United Kingdom October 2022 - March 2024
Technical Writer for Google Season of Docs and Outreachy

  • Conducted user research to identify pain points and improved developer and editor guide documentation based on findings.
  • Authored how-to guides and explanatory documentation for Wagtail Editors guide using the Diátaxis framework.
  • Authored hands-on tutorial series for experienced Wagtail developers that became a community deployment reference and was cited in official release notes.
  • Collaborated with Wagtail organizers to adapt onboarding tutorials for open-source beginners, supporting Google Summer of Code, Google Season of Docs, Outreachy, and Coders of Colour programs.
  • Hired and mentored Outreachy interns, with one retained as a long-term contributor.
  • Contributed to the Wagtail blog using storytelling and technical clarity to boost engagement with major feature releases.

DocumentWrite, United States April 2023 - September 2023
Technical Writer

  • Authored all sections of the CoreAI internal engineering documentation, reducing development time and improving cross-team collaboration.
  • Audited and wrote an audit report of the 8base documentation, revealing inaccuracies and defects in the information architecture.
  • Hosted and spoke on X (Twitter) spaces educating technical writers, founders, and developers on good documentation practices.

100Devs, United States December 2021 - October 2022
Software Developer

  • Built and maintained full-stack web apps with Node.js and React, delivering scalable backends and responsive user experiences across devices.

iGates, Nigeria March 2021 - December 2022
Software Developer

  • Owned documentation for an internal banking API powering card issuance, enabling smooth adoption across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Partnered with product, compliance, and legal teams to create integration guides and regulatory materials that met audit standards.
  • Wrote and reviewed compliance documentation to ensure systems and developer resources aligned with industry regulations.
  • Built the frontend for a card issuance application, ensuring seamless integration with the backend.

OPEN-SOURCE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Stormbase Oct 2024 - present
Technical Writer

  • Created from scratch and maintain ownership of the Django OTP WebAuthn project documentation. Authored a style guide and contribution guide, which improved contributor engagement and reduced PR review time.
  • Automated documentation deployment to ReadTheDocs via CI/CD pipelines, syncing docs with code updates without manual intervention.
  • Continuously refine and expand the documentation based on feedback to improve adoption.

Black Python Devs April 2024 - present
Documentation Lead

  • Led a volunteer team to produce clear and consistent documentation.
  • Reviewed and edited documentation contributions, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  • Developed a style guide and editorial process, reducing documentation review time.

Canonical Open Documentation Academy, United Kingdom (Remote) February 2024 - present

  • Authored explanatory, reference, and how-to guide docs for the Ubuntu Packaging Guide, helping contributors get started more easily.
  • Improved the structure of the Ubuntu public cloud documentation, making key topics easier to navigate and reference.
  • Improved LXD and Scapcraft documentation by addressing unclear sections and adding missing context.

freeCodeCamp, United States June 2022 - March 2023
Technical Writer

  • Authored articles that were viewed by over 10,000 readers, helping self-taught developers understand core web development concepts.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

freeCodeCamp

  • Earned recognition as one of the top contributors for freeCodeCamp for 2022 and 2023.

EDUCATION

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Field of Study: Law
Degree: Bachelors of Laws (LLB)

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