Hello, My name is,

Benard Simon.

Frontend Engineer | OpenSource Contributor

I create websites that are a pleasure to use. I design them with beautiful typography, meaningful transitions, and thoughtful interactions that delight people.

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Available for work

Open to new opportunities

Featured Projects

Some of my recent work and open-source contributions.

that'swhatshesaid

Discord bot serving random quotes from the tv-show (The Office)

TypeScript

Discord.js

Node.js

fineTunes

A personalized music discovery dashboard with AI-powered playlist generation.

React

Next.js

Spotify API

Gemini API

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Open Source

My contributions to the open-source community — shaping tools, improving systems, and building for impact.

Active Contributor

Projects in the blockchain space — Starknet, Stellar, and WorldCoin ecosystems — built with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js.

I actively contribute to open-source projects, focusing on frontend architecture, UI performance, and developer experience. These collaborations have helped enhance ecosystem tools and drive user-centered innovation.

Veritix: Event ticketing platform (NestJS + PostgreSQL).
Vestroll: Team Management.
Dewordle: Multi-game word platform with leaderboards.
LyricsFlip: Music lyric remix API backend.

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Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a chat.

Contact Information

benardsimon7@gmail.com

github.com/BigBen-7

linkedin.com/in/benard-simon-181413244

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About Me

Ben

Benard

Frontend Engineer | OpenSource Contributor

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About Benard

A creative professional with a strong portfolio in digital design, including experience with front-end dev. Experienced working from concepts to production, and with stakeholders from multiple disciplines.

I create websites that are a pleasure to use. I design them with beautiful typography, meaningful transitions, and thoughtful interactions that delight people.

Technologies

Languages

JavaScript

TypeScript

Frameworks

React

Next.js

NestJs

React Native

Databases

PostgreSQL

Version Control

Git

GitHub

Experience

Open Source Contributor

12/2024 - Current

OnlyDust Platform & Ecosystem | Remote

Contributed to 15+ open-source projects across blockchain, infrastructure, and dev tooling ecosystems. Led frontend and backend efforts on Veritix using NestJS and Next.js. Enhanced UI/UX in the OnlyDust platform.

Frontend Training Program

04/2024 - 10/2024

Leadway Insurance Company Ltd. | Kaduna, Nigeria

Completed a 6-month frontend development training program. Built dynamic applications including Feedback App and GitHub Finder. Led a team of 7 on projects including Shepherd and a referral app management system.

Volunteer Frontend Mentor

03/2023 - 11/2023

Code for Africa | Remote

Mentored aspiring developers in frontend technologies through weekly virtual sessions. Guided 5+ students through building their first React applications. Created learning resources and code reviews to help participants improve their skills.

Intern

02/2022 - 12/2022

Ihifix Digital Academy | Kaduna, Nigeria

Contributed to UI design and web application development. Created responsive web layouts using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Debugged code, collaborated with designers, and optimized web performance.

Contact Me

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

Email

For project inquiries and collaborations

GitHub

See my open source contributions and personal projects

LinkedIn

Let's connect and discuss opportunities

Resume

Get a comprehensive overview of my skills and experience

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Availability & Working Hours

Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (WAT)

I'm flexible and can accommodate different time zones for meetings and collaborations.

Location

Based in Kaduna, Nigeria

Available for remote work worldwide and open to relocation for the right opportunity.

How I Can Help

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Frontend Development
Building responsive, accessible, and performant web applications
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React & Next.js Development
Creating modern web applications with React and Next.js
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Open Source Contributions
Collaborating on open source projects and contributing to the community
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UI/UX Implementation
Turning designs into functional, beautiful interfaces