Bernard Onuh
Software Engineer · Developer Relations · Community Builder
Summary
Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building blockchain products, leading developer communities, and shipping Web3 applications across multiple ecosystems. Won 5+ hackathons (Wormhole, LayerZero, Base, Polygon, Hyperliquid). Onboarded 200+ developers to blockchain. Organized 8+ events with 500+ attendees through Web3Nova. Proven track record of shipping products that process real transactions and serve real users.
Experience
Software Engineer & Founder
Web3Nova
2024 – Present
- ·Built and shipped blockchain products processing 300+ transactions, serving 100+ users, handling $20K+ volume
- ·Developed on-ramp/off-ramp solutions (USDC ↔ NGN) for the African market
- ·Organized 8+ events (hacker houses, workshops, meetups) with 500+ total attendees
- ·Partnered with Base, Avalanche, SUI, Farcaster, and Lisk for community events
Community Builder & DevRel
Based West Africa
2024 – Present
- ·Building the Base blockchain ecosystem across West Africa
- ·Organized Base Batches 1.0 & 2.0 hacker houses (100+ and 70+ builders)
- ·Recognized by Base for outstanding community contributions
Developer Advocate
Onchain Global
2023 – Present
- ·Onboarded 200+ developers to blockchain through workshops and mentorship
- ·Created technical content, documentation, and workshop curricula
- ·Conducted hands-on workshops on Solidity, smart contracts, and dApp development
Community Lead
Polygon Africa
2021 – 2023
- ·Grew and managed Polygon developer communities across African markets
- ·Organized large-scale events, workshops, and educational programs
- ·Earned Certified Smart Contract Developer recognition
Freelance Software Engineer
Independent
2022 – Present
- ·Built Aboki (crypto-to-fiat), Bizflip (decentralized marketplace), STX Ramp (on-ramp/off-ramp)
- ·Developed Future Edge & Refuel Bot (Telegram trading/DeFi bots)
- ·Delivered projects across Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Stacks, and Hyperliquid ecosystems
Hackathons Won
🏆 Wormhole
🏆 LayerZero
🏆 Base
🏆 Polygon
🏆 Hyperliquid
Key Projects
Aboki
Crypto-to-fiat platform — V1→V2 frontend revamp
Next.js · TypeScript · DeFi
Bizflip
Decentralized business marketplace with smart contract escrow
Next.js · Solidity · Web3
STX Ramp
STX/USDC ↔ NGN on-ramp/off-ramp — $20K+ volume
TypeScript · Stacks · Clarity
LinguaLink
AI-powered translation platform for Africa
Next.js · TypeScript · AI
Future Edge
Telegram trading bot with real-time market analysis
Python · Telegram API · DeFi
Refuel Bot
Automated DeFi operations bot — gas, swaps, portfolio
TypeScript · Telegram API
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Solidity · JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · React · Next.js · Node.js · Tailwind CSS
Blockchain & Web3
Ethereum · Polygon · Base · Stacks · Hyperliquid · LayerZero · Wormhole · Hardhat · Foundry · Ethers.js · EVM · Smart Contracts · DeFi · Cross-chain
Tools & Platforms
Git · GitHub · VS Code · Vercel · Figma · Postman · Remix IDE · MetaMask · Alchemy · Etherscan
Community & DevRel
Developer Relations · Community Building · Technical Writing · Public Speaking · Workshop Facilitation · Developer Onboarding · Content Creation
Education
Bachelor of Technology, Software Engineering
Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)
2019 – 2024
Web3 & Blockchain Certifications
Polygon · Cyfrin Updraft · Alchemy University · The Nirvana Academy
2021 – Present
Recognition
Recognized as a builder by Wormhole, LayerZero, Base, and Polygon for contributions to their ecosystems. Certified Smart Contract Developer (Polygon). Organized events partnering with Base, Avalanche, SUI, Farcaster, and Lisk.