Tife Olayinka
Product engineer · Lagos, GMT+1 ·
Clarity before code.
Open to new projects
Founders need products, not prototypes, and good products are built, not just designed. So I do both: I design and build web and mobile products for founders and startups, across B2B SaaS, AI, fintech, HR, childcare and fitness.
I also run UniLife, a browser game with 4.7k players that I build with a team of AI agents.
I've worked with 50+ founders, many through agencies including Shipfast, Concise Software Solutions and Momentum. I designed and built products like DojoHub, Oqool and BibaFlow for founders in the UK, US, Canada, UAE, Australia and Nigeria, including an HR and payroll system for 120+ employees, shipped in 12 weeks.
Away from the screen, I cook and train jiu-jitsu. Time on the mat shaped DojoHub: students wanted an easy way to talk to their coach and still keep their privacy.
I love working across Product Strategy, Research, Interaction Design, Full-Stack Engineering and AI Agents.
You can find me on X or LinkedIn, message me on WhatsApp, or reach me via Email.
Working together
I go through it with you, check the parts that handle money and customer data, tell you what's risky, and fix or rebuild what needs it.
We work out what the first version needs, then I design and build it properly from day one and stay through launch.
One person who owns the product and the engineering, works with you and your customers, and stays hands-on.
I work in React, Next.js, TypeScript and Bubble, with Claude and Cursor in the loop.
My products
A browser life-sim of Nigerian university life: 17k views, 4.7k players and ₦619M of in-game money in circulation. Built solo with a team of AI agents I set up and supervise.
A native Mac app for the work day: focus blocks, a break lock with check-ins and a work log.
Booking and payments for beauty businesses, with over 50 users.
On GitHub
A designer who builds: 2,545 contributions in the last year.
Selected work6
DojoHub Gym CRM
Worked with the founder of a jiu-jitsu gym to design and build a membership, billing and attendance platform, now used by 10+ dojos on the web and the App Store.
Oqool HR & Payroll
Worked with Oqool to design and build an HR and payroll system in the UAE, shipped in 12 weeks for 120+ employees, with fewer payroll errors.
BibaFlow Ops Workspace
Worked with the BibaFlow team to design and build one workspace for projects, time and billing in place of spreadsheets and chat apps, made for 4 types of user.
KudoPage Reviews
Designed and built a review platform that gives freelancers one link for their reputation, shipped in one week.
Made-Work Business Cards
Led research and design for a digital business card app, shared by QR code and link, used by 70+ business owners in North Carolina.
Recrewer Hiring
Worked with Recrewer's founder to design and build a hiring platform where employers go from job post to signed contract in one place.
DojoHub: membership, billing and attendance for martial arts schools, designed and built with the founder, now used by 10+ dojos on the web and the App Store.
“This saved us. We were drowning in spreadsheets. Now I can grade students, collect payments, and track everything from one place.”
Kind words3
“Tife supported us in the development of our task management software by analyzing gaps in the existing system and proposing technically sound solutions to address missing features. He helped translate our real-life workflows into functional system logic. His input improved both usability and system completeness. Overall, working with him was fast and efficient, with clear progress made in each phase of development. Constant communication—through regular check-ins, technical discussions, and feedback loops—was a key factor in delivering a well-implemented and fully functional project.”
“Tife brings clarity before code. He focuses on user flow, priorities, and build-ready design before opening Bubble, which saves time and avoids rework. His blend of UI/UX judgment, product thinking, and Bubble execution makes him especially valuable for founders building real products. I'd confidently recommend Tife to anyone who values clear thinking and disciplined delivery.”
“Tife did a perfect job and I am willing to hire him again when the opportunity comes.”
Experience3
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Let's talk
Tell me what you're building, or what you already built and are worried about. You'll leave the call with a clear next step, whether or not we work together.