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I am John Tasie, a frontend engineer who genuinely enjoys turning ideas into polished digital products that people find easy and enjoyable to use.

I care a lot about the details, not just how an interface looks, but how it feels, how clearly it communicates, and how reliably it performs when real users depend on it. I enjoy the balance between thoughtful design and solid engineering.

Outside of development, I enjoy playing chess, video games, researching new ideas, and experimenting with tools, workflows, and technologies that can sharpen how I think and build. I’m naturally curious, so I spend a lot of time learning, testing things for myself, and staying open to better ways of solving problems. Lately, I’ve also signed up for kick-boxing training, which has been teaching me discipline, focus, and consistency in a completely different way.

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Education & Certifications

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B.Sc. Geology

University of Lagos

Course Contents: Earth Sciences, Geological Mapping, Mineralogy, Petrology

Oct 2015 - Oct 2021

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Meta Front End Developer Certification

Meta (Facebook)

Course Contents: React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, UI/UX, Front-End Development Principles, Responsive Design

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Generative AI Leader Professional Certificate

Google Cloud (via Coursera)

Course Contents: Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot, Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts, Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape, Gen AI Apps: Transform Your Work, Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

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Google AI Essentials Specialization

Google (via Coursera)

Course Contents: Introduction to AI, Maximize Productivity With AI Tools, Discover the Art of Prompting, Use AI Responsibly, Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

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Next.js 15 & React - The Complete Guide

Udemy

Course Contents: Next.js 15, React, Server Components, App Router, TypeScript, Full-Stack Development, Modern React Patterns

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The Complete JavaScript Course 2023: From Zero to Expert!

Udemy

Course Contents: JavaScript Fundamentals, ES6+, DOM Manipulation, Async JavaScript, OOP, Modern JavaScript Development

Additional Training & Communities

  • Member, Google Developer Groups (GDG) Lagos
  • Facilitator, youth innovation programs at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)
  • Participant, Coursera learner communities
  • Contributor, Udemy community forums