2025: In Review
I feel very empty writing this, not because I didn't achieve what I set out this year, but more so because life took a 180° turn, I found myself juggling the Nigerian imposed service year and my full time remote job.
Growth and Learning
I learned a lot this year, especially from working as a Teaching Assistant at a university — it was a great experience, almost like cosplaying as a lecturer.
I was far more intentional about my professional life: creating structure in my daily tasks as an engineer, and being deliberate about delivering work with attention to detail.
That intentionality paid off, earning me a promotion to Lead Software Engineer.
While I did not read as many books as I planned — four out of ten — it was still a year of meaningful growth.
Achievements
Looking at my win list, I definitely had some good moments:
> Managed three projects from idea to launch at work
> Built an AI powered unit test case generator Hiro
> Built an AI powered headline agent
> Invited to speak at four different events
> Got featured in an interview by NTA
> Pitched Neurosync (my startup) to everyone willing to listen at OSCAfest
> Got a contract role at a web3 company
> Got a contract to build an AI solution for the Government
> Got promoted to a lead Engineer
> I met all my financial goals
Looking Forward
Going into 2026, I just have two guiding actions words, Visibility and Volume.
See you all same time next year! 🥂