Richard Obaitan

Front End Developer

My career began in the world of precision and creativity as a 2D/3D CAD technician and graphic artist—where design thinking, attention to detail, and visual storytelling were my everyday tools. A chance encounter with the Python programming language opened the door to software engineering, sparking a passion that has since evolved into a full-fledged front-end development career.

Today, I merge my design background with modern development skills to craft intuitive, visually engaging, and high-performing digital experiences. I have had the privilege of contributing to impactful projects for both local and international startups, learning from diverse teams and pushing creative boundaries.

Most proudly, I am a co-founder of m30—a SaaS platform redefining affiliate marketing in Africa and setting sights on the global stage.

Experience

Paylaterhub LtdJan 2024 — Present

UI/UX Lead / Front-End EngineerHybrid

Leading UI/UX design and front-end development for Paylaterhub, a platform that provides payroll lending to employees with verifiable income in Nigeria. Responsible for creating user-centered designs and implementing responsive web interfaces.

UI/UX Design
Figma
Git
Next JS
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
WordPress

m30 Technologies LtdJun 2023 — Jan 2025

UI/UX Lead / Front-End EngineerRemote

Co-founded and led design efforts at m30, a SaaS platform managing digital marketing for businesses across Africa and the world. Drove innovation in referral tracking and affiliate marketing automation.

Co-founder
SaaS
UI/UX Design
Figma
Git
Next JS
Astro JS
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
WordPress

aborise GmbhOct 2022 — May 2023

Front-End DeveloperRemote

Front-end developer for aborise, a German start-up dedicated to effectively managing consumer subscriptions in Europe. Focused on creating intuitive user interfaces for their subscription management platform.

Git
Next JS
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
WordPress

Algora Solutions LtdFeb 2020 — Present

Front-End DeveloperHybrid

Leading UI/UX design and front-end development for various client projects and internal solutions. Algora Provides enterprise, web, and mobile IT solutions as well as consultancy services to clients in Nigeria.

UI/UX Design
Figma
Git
Next JS
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
WordPress

Sprint AceJan 2019 - Aug 2019

Web Development (Intern)Onsite

Contributed to the design and prototyping of an IoT-based web tracking platform and supported research/data collection for Sprint Ace, a Nigerian start-up focused on improving fuel logistics management and tank metering.

Research
Adobe XD
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Bootstrap CSS

Lumos StudioJan 2011 - Feb 2020

CAD Technician / Graphic ArtistOnsite

Managed 2D drafting, 3D visualization, image design, and large-format printing projects for Lumos Studio, an architectural support and visualization firm in Nigeria.