Olawale Balo

Olawale balo

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location of Olawale BaloLagos State, Nigeria
Phone number of Olawale Balo+91 xxxx xxxxx
Followers of Olawale Balo691 followers
  • Timeline

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

    Wordpress Developer

    Fiverr
    Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

    Wordpress Developer

    Digital Figures
    Apr 2020 - Sept 2021

    Frontend Engineer

    Hierate
    Jan 2021 - now

    Frontend Engineer

    Boastack
    Ibadan, Nigeria
    May 2021 - Oct 2021

    IT Support Specialist

    Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2024

    Wordpress Developer

    FullDrips
    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

    Frontend Engineer

    Canza Finance
    Current Company
    Sept 2023 - now

    Product Designer

    Quantum Side Technologies Limited
    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

    Product Designer

    Proprein Labs
    Current Company
    Aug 2024 - now

    IT Support Specialist (NYSC)

    Forestry Research Institute Of Nigeria
  • About me

    Dēsigna | Prōgramma | Gamēr | Builder | Crafting impactful experiences with seamless functionality.

  • Education

    • Adekunle ajasin university

      2017 - 2023
      Bachelor of science - bsc computer science
  • Experience

    • Fiverr

      Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
      Wordpress developer

      • Collaborated with clients from various industries to understand their unique needs and goals for their websites.• Customized and developed WordPress themes and plugins to create unique and user-friendly websites that exceeded clients' expectations.• Conducted in-depth SEO analysis, optimizing websites for search engines, resulting in improved search rankings and organic traffic.• Implemented responsive web design principles, ensuring seamless functionality on all devices and screen sizes.• Assisted clients in selecting and configuring eCommerce solutions, integrating payment gateways, and setting up online stores.• Streamlined website performance through code optimization and load time improvements, enhancing the user experience.• Maintained regular communication with clients to provide updates, address queries, and ensure project alignment with their vision. Show less

    • Digital figures

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
      Wordpress developer

      • Fostered seamless collaboration with the project manager to gather requirements and understand the company's unique objectives, ensuring alignment with their vision and business goals.• Collaborated closely with design and marketing teams to translate creative concepts into functional, responsive WordPress themes, achieving a notable 35% enhancement in user experiences across all devices.• Utilized advanced customizations and integrations with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP to enhance website functionality, precisely meeting client requirements.• Optimized website performance and loading times through caching mechanisms and image optimization techniques, achieving a substantial 40% increase in site speed and a 25% reduction in bounce rate.• Conducted regular SEO audits to resolve crawl errors, broken links, and other technical issues using tools such as Google Search Console and Screaming Frog, resulting in a 30% improvement in search engine rankings. Show less

    • Hierate

      Apr 2020 - Sept 2021
      Frontend engineer

      • Implemented Agile methodologies, resulting in a notable 30% increase in development speed and an impressive 50% reduction in defects.• Guided the complete design of the company's flagship product, leading to a 25% improvement in user engagement and a significant 20% increase in user retention.• Implemented GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) for advanced web animations and transitions, significantly enhancing user engagement and interactivity.• Collaborated with the marketing team to optimize the website's SEO, resulting in a 30% boost in organic search traffic and improved search engine rankings.• Achieved substantial improvements in website performance by optimizing code, reducing page load times by 40%, and ensuring flawless cross-browser compatibility. Show less

    • Boastack

      Jan 2021 - now

      • Directed a team of designers and developers to craft highly interactive, visually stunning web applications that exceeded client expectations, driving a notable 18% revenue growth within 3 months.• Fostered seamless collaboration between the design and backend teams, ensuring the integration of design concepts and efficient data flow.• Utilized React.js to architect scalable, responsive web applications, resulting in substantial improvements to user experience and notable increases in engagement metrics.• Optimized website performance and loading speed, resulting in a remarkable 35% decrease in bounce rate and a notable 20% increase in conversion rate.• Provided crucial technical insights during project planning and estimation phases, aligning development goals closely with client expectations and project requirements. Show less • Customized WordPress themes and plugins to craft visually appealing and highly functional websites, integrating the latest design trends and industry best practices.• Implemented advanced SEO strategies during development, leading to a substantial 20% increase in organic search traffic across client websites.• Engineered and meticulously maintained custom themes to enhance website functionality, contributing to a notable 25% increase in user interaction and strengthened customer retention.• Optimized WordPress websites for seamless performance and scalability, achieving 30% faster page loading times and increasing user engagement by 27%.• Provided consistent support and maintenance for WordPress websites, promptly addressing client inquiries and implementing updates for optimal performance and security. Show less

      • Frontend Engineer

        Jan 2021 - now
      • Wordpress Developer

        Jan 2021 - now
    • Federal airports authority of nigeria

      May 2021 - Oct 2021
      It support specialist

      • Developed a web application for the workshop, streamlining the management of hardware and workshop supplies, leading to improved inventory tracking and reduced operational inefficiencies.• Collaborated with IT professionals to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, providing technical support to staff and contributing to uninterrupted airport operations.• Assisted in the setup and maintenance of computer systems, ensuring reliable communication and data management across various airport departments.• Worked alongside workshop technicians to diagnose and repair airport equipment, developing hands-on skills in maintenance and ensuring minimal downtime.• Supported the implementation of preventive maintenance schedules for critical airport machinery, enhancing overall operational reliability. Show less

    • Fulldrips

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2024
      Wordpress developer

      • Transformed an eCommerce user interface design into a polished, fully operational website, achieving pixel-perfect precision and ensuring a seamless transition from design to development.• Engineered a robust eCommerce system that streamlined the shopping experience, leading to a 20% surge in online sales and a 35% reduction in cart abandonment rates.• Optimized WordPress websites for superior performance, fortified security, and enhanced scalability, yielding 30% faster page loading times and a 15% boost in user engagement.• Conducted comprehensive website analysis and implemented SEO best practices, resulting in a 45% increase in organic search traffic and a 30% growth in conversion rates. Show less

    • Canza finance

      Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
      Frontend engineer

      • Transformed detailed Figma designs into intuitive web applications for user and admin dashboards using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, increasing user engagement by 35%.• Collaborated closely with design and backend teams to seamlessly integrate blockchain-based financial service products, aligning technical implementations with strategic goals.• Drove frontend architecture decisions to ensure scalability, security, and performance of enterprise-level blockchain financial services, improving system uptime by 45%.• Integrated real-time data visualization tools, improving user data accuracy by 30% and enabling informed financial decision-making, leading to a 25% increase in user retention.• Enhanced frontend performance to efficiently manage high traffic volumes, resulting in a significant boost in speed, scalability, and user engagement. Show less

    • Quantum side technologies limited

      Sept 2023 - now
      Product designer

      • Collaborated closely with product and engineering teams to ensure design fidelity throughout development, achieving 95% design accuracy and ensuring timely project delivery.• Developed and maintained a comprehensive style guide and design system, ensuring consistency across all user interfaces and reducing design iteration time by 40%.• Designed and delivered high-impact user interfaces for various web and mobile applications, driving a 35% increase in user engagement and a 20% boost in client satisfaction.• Enhanced overall website performance by 15% through user flow optimization and reduction of visual clutter, leading to faster load times and improved interaction rates.• Conducted extensive usability testing and user research, effectively identifying and addressing user pain points, resulting in a 25% decrease in user errors and a 15% increase in task completion rates. Show less

    • Proprein labs

      Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
      Product designer

      • Designed intuitive web pages and mobile applications that enhanced self-enrollment, zakat payments, and progress tracking, leading to a 40% increase in reporting accuracy and a 15% improvement in giver retention.• Spearheaded the design of the super admin and attester dashboard, providing a comprehensive overview of fund collection and utilization, which reduced fund management time by 30% and verification time by 25%.• Developed user-friendly and accessible prototypes that enabled seamless translation into functional products, resulting in a 50% reduction in development time and enhanced market competitiveness for the platform.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of design solutions into the development process, leading to a successful product launch within set timelines.• Conducted usability testing sessions, gathering crucial user feedback that informed design iterations and reduced bounce rates by 18%, enhancing the overall user experience. Show less

    • Forestry research institute of nigeria

      Aug 2024 - now
      It support specialist (nysc)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Build responsive real-world websites with html and css

      Udemy
    • Learn figma: user interface design essentials - ui/ux design

      Udemy
    • Advanced css and sass: flexbox, grid, animations and more!

      Udemy
    • Google ux design professional certificate

      Coursera
    • Modern html & css from the beginning (including sass)

      Udemy
    • The ultimate react course 2024: react, next.js, redux & more

      Udemy
    • Become a wordpress developer: unlocking power with code

      Udemy
    • The complete javascript course 2025: from zero to expert!

      Udemy
    • Meta frontend developer professional certificate

      Coursera
    • Chatgpt complete guide: learn generative ai, chatgpt & more

      Udemy
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Information Technology Coordinator

      Issued by Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, AAUA on Nov 2020
      Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, AAUAAssociated with Olawale Balo
    • Technical Team Member

      Issued by Google Developers Group on Aug 2019
      Google Developers GroupAssociated with Olawale Balo