Ese Curtis

SOFTWARE ENGINEER & PRODUCT BUILDER

aka EseSzn • EMILOKAN

Full-stack product engineer building web and mobile software since 2019. I work across frontend systems, mobile apps, backend services, real-time infrastructure, AI automation, third-party integrations, DevOps, and application security. I care about fast products, clear interactions, and code that can survive after launch. Currently open to select remote opportunities and ambitious early-stage builds.

Fullstack Developer

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Shopant (shopant.io)

  • •Built an end-to-end AI shopping assistant platform for Shopify stores from the ground up.
  • •Developed responsive frontend interfaces with React and Next.js, with a strong focus on performance optimization and user experience.
  • •Designed and implemented backend architecture using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL for scalable data management.
  • •Integrated AI-powered product recommendations and checkout guidance features that increased conversion rates by 20-35%.
  • •Implemented RESTful APIs for seamless communication between frontend and backend services.
  • •Reduced cart abandonment by 40-55% through instant question answering and guided checkout flows.
2026 — Present · Remote

Fullstack Developer

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BizConnect24 (bizconnect24.com)

  • •Led frontend development and web performance optimization initiatives.
  • •Debugged and resolved UI issues to enhance user experience.
  • •Served as an AI subject matter expert, developing innovative features including AI-powered virtual try-on functionality.
2025 · Remote

Mobile Engineer

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Get MUVN (getmuvn.app)

  • •Built and maintained a React Native app (iOS/Android) with fast, reusable UI components and Context API state management.
  • •Integrated APIs and services including authentication, push notifications, offline support, and secure data sync.
  • •Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Fastlane and Bitrise for automated deployment.
  • •Optimized app performance and ensured cross-platform compatibility.
2024 · Remote

Fullstack Developer

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Zerouxstudio

  • •Designed and maintained application architecture with focus on performance optimization, security best practices, and scalability.
  • •Integrated third-party APIs and services to enable seamless data flow and enhanced platform functionality.
  • •Implemented modern development workflows including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Git-based version control.
  • •Built and tested automation services for customized user workflows, increasing operational efficiency and system reliability.
2023 — 2024 · Remote

Frontend Engineer

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FreexiT Technologies

  • •Collaborated with a 5-person team to integrate and manage third-party APIs, plugins, and external services.
  • •Delivered projects in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality standards and meeting tight deadlines.
  • •Leveraged modern full-stack technologies across frontend and backend to build robust applications.
2021 — 2023 · Remote

Frontend Engineer

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Think Bloom Tech

  • •Developed and implemented scalable user interfaces and experiences, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
  • •Collaborated closely with designers and backend engineers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional front-end code.
  • •Ensured timely delivery of deliverables and completion of tasks, contributing to the overall project management and scheduling.
2019 — 2020 · Remote

Shopant

An AI shopping assistant for Shopify stores that helps customers discover products, get instant answers, and move through checkout with confidence.

AI Shopping Assistant

Live

Vybaa

A social self-growth app that turns goals, reflections, and daily check-ins into a rhythm you can actually keep.

Product Design • Mobile App

Live

Curtiis

A warm, editorial web experience designed to make a creative practice feel tactile, human, and memorable.

Creative Development • Web Design

Live

Tplex Brand

An Abuja-based brand studio website built around bold identities, campaign thinking, and clear visual systems that make good ideas impossible to miss.

Brand Studio • Creative Direction

Live

Bllaze

Bllaze turns raw ideas into execution instantly, generating PRDs, features, timelines, coding prompts, and launch assets in seconds.

AI-Native Product Management

Live

Get MUVN

A modern web application built with cutting-edge technologies.

Web Development

Live

New Wine Place

A beautifully designed website showcasing modern web design and development practices.

Web Design & Web Development

Live

HOZ Beauty

An elegant beauty brand website with modern design and seamless user experience.

Web Design & Development

Live

LaPraiz Edibles

A professional website for an edibles brand with engaging design and functionality.

Web Design & Development

Live

BizConnect24

A business networking platform with clean design and intuitive user interface.

Web Design

Live

Vybaa

Vybaa is the ultimate social streak app that turns habit building into a team sport. Create streaks, invite friends, and achieve your goals together.

Habit Tracking • Collaboration

Live

StreekApp

Transform daily routines into lasting habits with AI-powered insights, emotional intelligence, and personalized guidance that keeps you locked in.

Habit Tracking • Self Growth

Live

Ventt.io

Ventt.io is an app used for pairing two strangers to talk about thier challenges, built with Qwickkjs by yours truly.

Mental Health • Companionship

Live
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • PHP
  • Bash
  • React
  • Vite
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion
  • React Query
  • React Router
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Push / FCM
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • REST APIs
  • Socket.IO
  • RabbitMQ
  • JWT Auth
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redis
  • Prisma
  • OpenAI API
  • LangChain
  • AI Agents
  • MCP Servers
  • Puppeteer
  • WhatsApp API
  • Instagram Graph
  • TikTok API
  • Twitter / X API
  • Facebook API
  • Telegram API
  • Stripe
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (k3s)
  • MinIO / S3
  • Cloudflare
  • Git / GitHub
  • Linux
  • Penetration Testing
  • Exploit / PoC Dev
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Security Auditing