SHITTU ADEWALE

Geospatial Software Engineer | Frontend Engineer

Nigeria, NG.

About

Geospatial Software Engineer and Frontend Engineer with over six years of experience, specializing in designing and building scalable web applications, AI-powered mapping platforms, and interactive data visualization solutions. Proven ability to deliver nationwide monitoring systems and healthcare applications, significantly reducing manual efforts and improving operational efficiency by up to 50%. Adept at leveraging React, Next.js, and GIS technologies to transform complex geospatial and operational data into intuitive, decision-support tools for diverse organizations.

Work

Spatialnode

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Geospatial Software Engineer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Contributes to the development of HOTOSM fAIr, an AI-powered humanitarian mapping platform, automating feature extraction and building interactive mapping workflows for global users.

Highlights

Automated feature extraction from satellite imagery, significantly reducing manual digitization efforts by enabling AI-generated mapping outputs within minutes.

Developed interactive mapping workflows and user interfaces for visualizing polygons, points, imagery, and project dashboards, enhancing user experience and data accessibility.

Improved frontend architecture, application performance, and maintainability through the design and implementation of reusable components.

Collaborated closely with distributed engineering, AI, and GIS teams to deliver scalable mapping solutions that meet humanitarian needs.

The Plot Inc.

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Frontend Engineer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed a cross-platform movie streaming application using React Native, delivering modern mobile interfaces with seamless user experiences.

Highlights

Developed a cross-platform movie streaming application using React Native (Expo), implementing modern mobile interfaces with smooth animations and responsive layouts.

Integrated Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and Cloud Storage to ensure secure user access and efficient content delivery.

Designed and implemented blur effects and intuitive layouts, significantly enhancing the visual appeal and user experience of the application.

Delivered a seamless streaming experience through robust frontend development and backend service integration.

Heala

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Frontend Engineer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed and optimized healthcare platforms, connecting patients, doctors, pharmacies, and insurance providers while improving operational efficiency and user experience.

Highlights

Built a health benefits registration portal that onboarded over 6,000 Bolt and inDrive drivers, significantly reducing manual enrollment time and streamlining the process.

Developed a prescription fulfillment platform that automated post-consultation medication workflows, reducing fulfillment time by approximately 50%.

Improved consultation experiences and minimized prescription errors through robust frontend architecture and validation, enhancing patient safety and service quality.

Optimized healthcare platforms, contributing to enhanced connectivity and service delivery across the patient-doctor-pharmacy-insurance ecosystem.

Milsat Technologies

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Frontend Engineer

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Developed a nationwide geospatial task management platform, supporting field mapping and data collection activities across Nigeria to enhance operational efficiency.

Highlights

Designed and developed a nationwide geospatial task management platform that divided Nigeria into geographic parcels for efficient task allocation.

Enabled project managers to spatially assign mapping tasks and monitor progress through interactive dashboards, improving oversight and coordination.

Integrated ArcGIS Feature Services for polygon visualization, spatial querying, and operational planning, streamlining field operations.

Reduced manual task allocation and improved data collection efficiency across field teams by providing robust management tools.

Education

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems Grade: 4.47/5.00 (Second Class Upper Honours)

Courses

Geographic Information Systems

Remote Sensing

Spatial Analysis

Cartography

Geospatial Databases

Environmental Modelling

Languages

English

Skills

Languages

JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python.

Frontend

React, Next.js (App Router, SSR, SSG), React Native (Expo), Vue.js, TailwindCSS, HTML5, CSS3.

State & Data Management

TanStack Query, Zustand, React Context, REST APIs, Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage).

Geospatial & Mapping

ArcGIS Feature Services, Mapbox GL JS, Leaflet, GeoJSON, GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Data Visualization, Geospatial Analytics, Interactive Mapping, Time-series Visualization.

Data & Information Systems

Dashboard Development, Information Management Systems, Database-driven Applications.

UI & Design Systems

Shadcn/UI, PrimeReact, Chakra UI, WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards.

AI & Automation

AI-assisted Development, AI-powered Mapping Applications, Code Generation, Refactoring, Debugging, Automated Documentation.

Tooling & DevOps

Git, GitHub Actions, Jest, Playwright, Turbo Monorepo, Vercel, CI/CD Pipelines.

Project Management

Task Allocation, Monitoring, Coordination.

Data Analysis

Drainage Analysis, Basin Reports, Environmental Time-series Datasets.

Projects

Bangladesh Election Monitoring System

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Summary

Developed a nationwide election monitoring platform providing administrators with comprehensive oversight of election activities across Bangladesh.

HOTOSM fAIr

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Summary

A global AI-powered mapping platform combining artificial intelligence with modern web technologies to automate mapping from satellite imagery, significantly reducing the need for manual digitization.

Nigeria Geospatial Task Assignment Platform

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Summary

Developed a nationwide field operations platform for managing mapping and data collection activities across Nigeria.

Limpopo Basin Drainage Analysis Portal

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Summary

Developed an environmental information portal for visualizing drainage analysis, basin reports, and environmental time-series datasets.

Colombia Snake Species Information Portal

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Summary

Developed an interactive biodiversity platform for exploring snake species across Colombia using taxonomic classifications.

Countries Dot Map

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Summary

Designed and developed an interactive web application visualizing global country boundaries using density-based dot rendering and custom visualization algorithms.