# Otobong Peter - Software Engineer & Researcher ## Professional Summary Otobong Peter is a software engineer and researcher. His work focuses on intelligent systems, human-centered design, products and systems engineering, with emphasis on how IT infrastructure can be designed to power adaptive, context-aware applications. He is passionate about building software that bridges gaps in infrastructure and accessibility for businesses and consumers, especially across the Global South. ## Core Expertise Areas - Products: Product strategy, user research, agile methodologies, roadmap planning, stakeholder management - Distributed Systems: Building scalable, resilient systems architecture - Human-Centered Design: Creating user-focused software solutions - Intelligent Software Systems: AI-powered applications and adaptive interfaces ## Technical Skills ### Programming Languages - Rust: Systems programming, blockchain development - Go: Backend services, microservices architecture - TypeScript: Full-stack web development - Python: AI/ML applications, data processing - JavaScript: Frontend development, Node.js backend ### Frontend Technologies - React: Component-based UI development - Next.js: Full-stack React applications - HTML5, CSS3: Semantic markup and styling - Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework ### Backend Technologies - Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development - FastAPI: High-performance Python web framework - NestJS: Scalable Node.js server-side applications - Axum: Rust web framework - gRPC: High-performance RPC framework ### Databases - PostgreSQL: Relational database management - MongoDB: NoSQL document database - Redis: In-memory data structure store - SQLite: Lightweight embedded database ### AI/ML Technologies - OpenAI APIs: Large language model integration - LangChain: Framework for developing LLM applications - Pinecone: Vector database for AI applications - TensorFlow: Machine learning framework ### Blockchain Technologies - Solana (Anchor): Solana blockchain development - LTO Ownables: Digital asset protocol - EVM: Ethereum Virtual Machine - Web3: Decentralized application development ### Infrastructure & DevOps - AWS: Cloud computing platform - Docker: Containerization platform - Kubernetes: Container orchestration - Terraform: Infrastructure as code - CI/CD: Continuous integration and deployment - Prometheus: Monitoring and alerting - Grafana: Analytics and monitoring platform - Git, GitHub Actions: Version control and automation ### Product Management Tools - Jira: Issue tracking and project management - Trello: Kanban board project management - Asana: Project planning and team coordination - Notion: Documentation and knowledge management ## Notable Projects ### Kulawise (2024) AI-powered health intelligence platform that puts healthy living on auto-pilot with personalized nutrition recommendations and health tracking. Built with modern web technologies and AI integration. ### RepoLens (2024) Fullstack AI-powered tool for analyzing code repositories, helping developers explore project structures and understand complex codebases faster. Features matching requirements to codebases using local ASTs and LLMs. ### Lemon Support (2024) AI-powered customer support and sales automation platform with intelligent responses and streamlined customer interactions. ### Ownables CLI (2023) Comprehensive CLI tool for building ownables on the LTO Layer-1 blockchain with easy-to-use commands for creating and managing digital assets. ### Relay Protocol (2023) Peer-to-peer communication protocol for decentralized messaging with secure, direct communication between nodes and built-in encryption. ### EQTY Passport (2022) Contributed to core backend infrastructure for decentralized identity system for real-world assets, building cryptographic event chains and client libraries. ### Smart Door Lock (2019) Undergraduate thesis project: Facial recognition-based smart door lock system using microcontrollers and IoT technology - first exploration into intelligent systems. ## Speaking & Presentations ### Academic Presentations - ICMEAS 2025: "Beyond static interfaces: A Protocol for Agentic, Intent-Driven Adaptive User Interfaces" - Paper presentation at Nile University ### Conference Talks - Gatherverse Africa: "Closing the development gaps on the African continent with blockchain technology" - Virtual conference presentation ### Community Events - RSK Nigeria Meetup: "Getting started with Blockchain development and ecosystem" - Lagos, Nigeria - Coin News Extra Interview: Discussing blockchain technology and its impact on African development ## Leadership & Community Involvement ### Google Developer Student Club Led the Google Developer Student Club at Rivers State University, focusing on developer education and open-source mentorship. ### Community Building - Co-founded ABCD Africa to support blockchain developers across Nigeria - Helped grow the Nigerian Blacks in Technology chapter, which won Growth Chapter of the Year - Active in OpenForge community leadership ## Education & Background - M.Sc. in Software Engineering (in progress) - Undergraduate degree with thesis in intelligent systems - Started technical career in 2019 as hardware intern working with microcontrollers and IoT systems - Early interest in blending software with physical systems ## Personal Interests - Writing essays on technology and development - Leadership development - Theology and Christian faith - Fiction writing - Community building and mentorship ## Contact Information - Email: hello@otobongfp.com - GitHub: https://github.com/otobongfp - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otobongfp - Medium: https://medium.com/@otobongpeter - Website: https://otobongfp.com ## Key Achievements - Led Google Developer Student Club at Rivers State University - Co-founded ABCD Africa blockchain developer community - Contributed to LTO Network core infrastructure - Built multiple AI-powered applications - Published academic paper on adaptive user interfaces - Won Growth Chapter of the Year with Blacks in Technology Nigeria ## Research Focus Current research focuses on intelligent systems, human-centered design, and systems engineering, particularly how IT infrastructure can be designed to power adaptive, context-aware applications that bridge infrastructure and accessibility gaps, especially in the Global South. ## Professional Philosophy Passionate about building software that bridges gaps in infrastructure and accessibility, with a focus on creating intelligent systems that adapt to user needs and context. Believes in the power of technology to solve real-world problems and improve lives, particularly in underserved communities.