$ cat about.txt
I'm Paul Madu, a Full-Stack Engineer and Petroleum Engineering graduate (FUTO, 2024) with a 3.74 CGPA. Currently leading Web3 development at SempaiHQ, where we're building a fully decentralized anime platform on Solana blockchain. My journey combines my engineering background with software development, from teaching myself HTML and CSS in 2019 to architecting complex blockchain applications, driven by an insatiable curiosity and passion for creating solutions that matter.
My coding journey began in 2019 when I wrote my first line of code. What started as curiosity quickly became an obsession. I dove deep into JavaScript, React, and Node.js, building projects day and night. Within two years, I was freelancing full-time, delivering custom web applications for clients worldwide. My stack expanded to include Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and modern DevOps practices. Each project taught me not just how to code, but how to solve real business problems with technology.
From 2022 to 2024, I balanced two passions: teaching and building. At DigiTec Hub Institute, I shared my knowledge by teaching comprehensive tech courses—from computer fundamentals to advanced web development, data analysis, and forex trading. Teaching others reinforced my own understanding and kept me at the cutting edge. Simultaneously, I continued freelancing, building e-commerce platforms like Virginia Cakes, learning management systems, and exploring the emerging Web3 space.
Today, at SempaiHQ, I'm combining everything I've learned to build the future of content creation. I develop Solana programs using Anchor Framework and integrate them seamlessly with Web3.js, design token economics, build React Native mobile apps, and create seamless Web3 experiences. From in-app Solana wallet creation using Web3.js to on-chain gaming (Kaito Adventure), real-time chat systems, and creator monetization—I'm pushing the boundaries of what's possible in decentralized applications.
I believe in building with purpose, writing clean and secure code, and empowering users through decentralization. Whether it's teaching the next generation of developers, building production-ready applications, or innovating in the Web3 space—I'm driven by impact, not just code.
$ ls -R ./skills
Web3 & Blockchain
Frontend
Backend
Database
DevOps
Tools
Cloud & Hosting
$ git log --oneline --graph
Web3 Developer
SempaiHQ
Leading the development of a fully decentralized anime platform on Solana blockchain. Building token-based content economy, in-app wallet systems, real-time chat, and on-chain gaming features.
NUPRC Intern & EOR Research
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission
Completed internship at NUPRC conducting experimental research on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques. Designed and executed thermal-chemical EOR experiments, analyzed reservoir performance data, and contributed to research on improving oil recovery efficiency in Nigerian reservoirs.
Petroleum Engineering Degree
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Graduated with Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering with a 3.74 CGPA. Combined engineering studies with intensive self-directed software development, building a strong foundation in both technical disciplines.
Tech Instructor & Freelance Developer
DigiTec Hub Institute
Taught comprehensive tech courses from computer basics to advanced development (frontend, backend, data analysis, forex trading). Simultaneously worked as a freelance developer building e-commerce platforms, learning management systems, and Web3 applications.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Independent
Built custom web applications for various clients including e-commerce platforms, business websites, and portfolio sites. Specialized in React, Next.js, Python/Django stack.
The Beginning
Self-Taught Developer
Started my coding journey by learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Quickly expanded to React, Node.js, and backend development. Passionate about building solutions that solve real-world problems.
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