From Nigeria to the World: Nnamani Melvin’s Tech Journey

“When people come across the word “Tech”‘ the first thought goes to the career path it provides. Technology is also a channel for impact, innovation, and community building.” this statement was made by Nnamani Melvin Kosisochukwu a young software engineer, who holds a BSc in Computer Science who blends his time with mentorship and entrepreneurship.

Here is more about Melvin’s professional journey.

It began at the University of Port Harcourt, in Google Developers Groups (GDG), for those who don’t know, GDG is a volunteer-run community for developers, designers, technical writers, and tech enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share knowledge.

In this community, he was introduced to different career paths in Software Development through physical workshops that covered the basics in DevOps, Web Development, User Experience and Interface Designs, and Backend Development. He eventually got into writing educational articles on programming, helping beginners find clarity in their learning journey.

“In less than six months, I moved from learning to mentoring new members,” he recalls.

Melvin was still a student when he landed his first official role with Crunchy Network in 2021 as a Front-end Developer. Here, he helped build a DeFi-as-a-Service platform on the Tezos blockchain.

Serving as a validator to his efforts in learning, He joined forces with a group of Friends, raised funds, and bought laptops for aspiring developers who could not afford one.

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“Getting my first computer wasn’t an easy task. I had to scrape up savings and participate in online competitions to save up enough money to get my first laptop. After saving up for almost 2 years, I was able to afford a Dell Latitude 5570.

Having access to a personal laptop allowed me to spend more time learning and practicing. I understand that there are other people out there like me without a laptop or a means to afford one easily, and I intend to help make their journey easier.”

With more than a year at Crunchy Network, Melvin’s skills crossed borders, and he was hired by a UK-based company, Hirechain: blockchain/crypto’s leading hiring & talent network. He was instrumental during the early stages of the company and worked with a diverse team of other international Software Engineers.

Now a Graduate from the University of Port Harcourt, he relocated to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and joined Joba Network as a full-stack and smart-contract developer, where He’s been part of a team building an Identity API on the blockchain. This tool helps with linking verified professionals to jobs securely.

Joba Network is an ecosystem for curating identity and work, offering a high-quality job marketplace with trustless hiring and on-demand payment leveraging the blockchain and web3 Technology.

Melvin founded Cr3st Digital, a company with a Team dedicated to helping businesses leverage technological changes and advancement. Cr3st Digital assists companies to identify areas where Technology can enhance operational speed and reduce effort.

Offering consulting services to guide businesses in understanding which ERP systems are best suited for their specific needs. Today, Cr3st has built solutions for different industries and brands such as AfriHeritage, SwiftLink, and Imperea, delivering tools to strengthen their digital presence. His team also produced a marketing ad for Along Transport, amplifying their outreach through digital campaigns.

Missing out on the community in Uniport, Melvin’s passion to contribute to society and help newcomers in tech supported his launch of a new community, SyntaxSays.

The community has already helped several members secure employment, highlighting its commitment to growing the next generation of Nigerian developers and creatives.

Melvin’s story illustrates the dual impact of Nigerian talent on both global and local scales. He mentioned that he has big plans and is currently working on a product, but didn’t give enough information on what it was or how it works. Time will tell.

We can all see how community, mentorship, and innovation can transform lives. All you need to do is start.