01Independent project
Typed React hooks for the Firebase client SDKs — auth, Firestore, and storage. Server-session callbacks, built-in reauth, and errors you can read. Auth has landed; the rest is in progress.
- developer tools
- backend
- open source
Timonwa Akintokun
I build products people use, and guide developers building their own.
DevRel engineer at IQ AI. I work across frontend engineering, user experience, and developer experience.
Currently
- Developer Relations Engineer at IQ AI
- Technical Writer at Timonwa's Notes
- Freelance Software Engineer at Self-Employed
- 6+
- Years building
- 17
- Projects featured
- 7
- Talks given
- 3
- Disciplines
01Experience
Where I've worked.
Currently
- IQ AI
Developer Relations Engineer
DevRelLead developer experience efforts: write and maintain documentation, produce tutorials and example apps, support hackathons, and contribute frontend plugins and site improvements.
Jul 2025 →
Remote
- Timonwa's Notes
Technical Writer
WritingAuthor technical articles and tutorials, conduct research, and apply SEO techniques to grow readership and share practical developer knowledge.
Jul 2021 →
Remote - Lagos, Nigeria
- Self-Employed
Freelance Software Engineer
EngineeringDeliver client-facing front-end projects: scope requirements, build responsive web apps, and ship maintainable UI solutions on time.
Jan 2020 →
Remote
Previously
- Studio1
Technical Writer
WritingWrite technical blog posts for SaaS clients: research complex topics, produce SEO-optimised articles, and coordinate with editors to meet client goals.
Aug 2024 – Dec 2025
Remote - India
- LogRocket
Content Advisory Board Member
WritingAdvised on content strategy and formats, reviewed performance metrics, and recommended improvements to increase engagement and alignment with brand goals.
Nov 2023 – Apr 2025
Remote - Boston, Massachusetts
- Million.js
Developer Advocate
DevRelSupported Million.js community: reviewed PRs, triaged issues, assisted contributors on Discord, and helped create social and educational content.
Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
Remote
- TagItUp
Software Developer
EngineeringLead frontend development and UX: build interfaces, integrate Firebase realtime features, collaborate with backend/product teams, and contribute to roadmap and design decisions.
Jan 2023 – Mar 2026
Remote - Lagos, Nigeria
- twoMatches
Software Developer
EngineeringBuilt reusable components in Storybook, authored Playwright end-to-end tests, and developed responsive pages to improve reliability and UX.
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
Remote - Texas, United States
- Turing
Technical Writer
WritingResearched and wrote front-end technical articles, applied SEO best practices, and worked with editors to refine content for maximum impact.
Nov 2022 – Dec 2023
Remote - Palo Alto, California
- Uploadcare
Technical Writer
WritingProduced researched, engaging technical content and collaborated with editors to enhance readability and clarity.
Jul 2022 – Aug 2022
Remote
- Tramango
Frontend Developer
EngineeringMigrated the frontend to Next.js, restructured the codebase for maintainability, introduced style guides and developer tooling, and implemented product-driven UI features.
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Hybrid - Lagos, Nigeria
- Moja Global
Open Source Developer
EngineeringContributed to the Moja Global codebase and UI updates, collaborated with maintainers, and assisted with the migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3.
Mar 2022 – Aug 2022
Remote
- Propfunds
Frontend Developer
EngineeringBuilt and maintained the investor dashboard: implemented responsive pages, ensured functional UX, and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver features.
Feb 2022 – May 2022
Hybrid - Lagos, Nigeria
- LogRocket
Technical Writer
WritingWrote in-depth front-end technical articles, collaborated with editorial teams to improve clarity and engagement, and produced actionable guides for developers.
Feb 2022 – Apr 2025
Remote - Boston, Massachusetts
- freeCodeCamp
Technical Writer
WritingWrote informative technical articles for freeCodeCamp's blog and collaborated with editors to ensure accuracy and high quality.
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Remote - San Francisco, California
- HNG Internship
Frontend Developer
EngineeringCollaborated with developers and designers to build ZuriChat, implemented a plugin, and delivered pixel-perfect, responsive UI components.
Aug 2021 – Oct 2021
Remote
02Selected work
What I've built.
03Professional work
Alstein is a platform that simplifies access to medical diagnostics and research tools, allowing users to find laboratories and research equipment in their vicinity.
- healthcare
- research
- directory
Next.js · Tailwind CSS · TypeScript
04Independent project
Real-time chat app with React and Firebase, featuring authentication and live messaging.
- real-time
- education
- open source
05Professional work
AlphaDrafts is a writing platform with AI-assisted tools for both sides of a draft: helping writers improve what they submit, and reviewers assess what they receive.
- ai
- writing
- productivity
Next.js · Firebase · OpenAI
06Professional work
Tramango is a Nigerian travel company offering flight booking, visa assistance, travel insurance, and more.
- travel
- booking
- ecommerce
Next.js · Tailwind CSS · TypeScript
03Speaking
Where I've spoken.
Talks and workshops on career growth, open source, and web development.
Navigating the Tech Space: A Nigerian Perspective on Job Searching
Empower Her Community
Virtual - Google Meet
Begin Your Open Source Journey with Hacktoberfest
OSCA Calabar: Hacktoberfest 2023
Virtual - Google Meet
How to Grow your Skills in Tech
Nsonye: Community Town Hall
Virtual - Twitter Space
Get in touch
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