Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe has been immortalized as the 235th Certified Global Tech Hero

Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe has been immortalized as the 235th Certified Global Tech Hero in recognition of his contributions to both blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe

With years of hands-on experience in crafting scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications, Samuel has consistently demonstrated the power of technology to solve real-world challenges at scale.

At Mentalyc Inc., where he stands among the earliest members of the engineering team, Samuel spearheads full-stack development for the Psych AI division, designing robust, production-grade systems in TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python that underpin cutting-edge therapeutic analytics.

Before joining Mentalyc, Samuel delivered high-impact solutions at North Star Development LLC and Fortior Blockchain, leading the development of complex client-side applications, API architectures, and decentralized web systems.

His expertise in modern JavaScript ecosystems and distributed ledger technologies has driven commercial success and enriched the open-source community.

As a key contributor to Choice Coin’s Voting system, a repository boasting nearly a thousand stars and close to two thousand contributors, Samuel helped craft decentralized governance tools that power blockchain initiatives worldwide.

He is also the creator of LinkVault, an innovative open-source platform that generates non-custodial Algorand wallets via a simple link or QR code, removing the intimidation of seed phrases and making crypto accessible to newcomers.

Samuel’s spirit of innovation has earned him accolades beyond the open-source sphere. He was awarded first prize in the MIT Bitcoin Hackathon for LightningPay, a solution enabling users across Africa to pay for airtime, data bundles, electricity, and more with Bitcoin.

His Polygon Bootcamp entry, Tippers, a decentralized gaming and casino platform on the Polygon blockchain, placed him among the top fifteen finalists out of two thousand participants. These achievements underscore his talent for leveraging blockchain to create user-focused applications that address real needs.

A passionate mentor and community builder, Samuel dedicates his free time to guiding emerging developers at Persevere, where several of his mentees have gone on to secure multiple job offers.

His contributions to Stack Overflow have reached over 239,000 developers, earning him a Top 500 ranking in the most recent quarter.

An advocate of test-driven development, continuous integration, and comprehensive documentation, Samuel holds a degree from the University of Lagos and certifications in advanced web development, React, and JavaScript algorithms.

“Samuel’s journey epitomizes what is expected of a Global Tech Hero,” says Qazeem Oladejo, founder of The Connected Awards.

“His unwavering pursuit of excellence, from crafting decentralized governance tools to pioneering AI-driven mental health solutions, reflects the mentality of our certified professionals.

The certification process examines candidates’ technical mastery, community impact, and dedication to sustainability and Samuel excelled at every stage. We are proud to immortalize him as our 235th Certified Global Tech Hero.”

This certification recognizes Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe for the depth and breadth of his technical achievements and his enduring commitment to mentorship, accessibility, and open collaboration.

As the 235th Certified Global Tech Hero, he joins a distinguished lineage of innovators who are reshaping the future of technology for the better.