Not your
typical
dev story.
I'm Nyuiring-yoh — everyone calls me Shifu (iamnotshifu) because they claim the pronunciation is quite difficult 😅. Self-taught since 2020. Founder of NFORSHIFU234 Dev. Microsoft Azure certified. Building WishIT. Final year at Babcock. All at once.
THE ORIGIN STORY 📍
From Yaoundé to Lagos,
one problem at a time
Started life in Lagos, Nigeria, primary school at GoldValley Nursery and Primary School in Ojodu Berger, then moved to Yaoundé, Cameroon for secondary school at Baptist High School. Two countries, two languages before 18. That shaped everything about how I think.
The real origin isn't a bootcamp. In 2018 I started a t-shirt business called In Bronx. Made real profit. Hit a wall: needed a website, had zero budget. Decided to build it myself. That one decision changed everything.
By Sep 2020 I'd founded NFORSHIFU234 Dev. After an extra SSS3 year for JAMB, enrolled at Babcock in 2022 with real coding experience already in hand.
In 2024 I faced an academic interruption. Used that time to land my first production internship at Vas2Nets Technologies — building automation that actually changed how teams worked. Every detour built something.
The name iamnotshifu? I am definitely Shifu (Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda 😅). The "not" is ironic — denying something obvious makes it stick. 😄
Code like a student. Build like a founder. Show up like a brand.
RIGHT NOW 📍
- Growing WishIT — expanding to more countries globally
- Writing HealthHub AI thesis (final year, Babcock)
- Navigating life as an upcoming young adult
- Building content consistency in 2026
- Building up the YouTube channel in 2026
LANGUAGES SPOKEN 🌐
Also: some Hausa, a bit of Cameroonian Pidgin 😅
EXPERIENCE 💼
Where I've worked
and what actually stuck
NFORSHIFU234 Dev
Founder & CEO
Full-timeFounded and scaled a digital product studio focused on automation tools, web infrastructure, and venture incubation. Delivered production-ready systems across education, fintech, and business automation.
Channels TV
Broadcast Intern
InternshipInterned at Channels TV to learn live broadcasting and newsroom operations. Gained hands-on experience in reporting, MCR control, live news production, and cross-department collaboration.
IDS Africa
Software Engineer Intern
InternshipEmbedded in IDS Africa under Channels TV, I led the frontend revamp of their website. Managed redesign, performance optimization, and production deployment, achieving a major milestone in the company's digital presence.
Medier Agency
Local Tester
ContractContracted as a remote localisation tester for EU-based projects. Conducted compliance validation and GDPR-aligned testing workflows within regulated European environments.
Nigeria French Language Village
Course Representative
Leadership RoleCourse Rep (15+ learners). Led event planning & budget management. Resolved instructor conflict via Student Affairs—learned to stand firm and ask for help when it matters.
Vas2Nets Technologies
Software Developer Intern
InternshipEngineered internal automation APIs reducing manual workflow time by 90%, improving operational efficiency across teams.
EDUCATION 🎓
Academic background
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bachelor of Science — Computer Information Systems
Jan 2022 – May 2026Graduating May 2026 · Final year thesis: HealthHub AI
Nigeria French Language Village
Module Un — French Studies
Sep 2024 – Dec 2024Course Representative · Led 15+ learners, organized independence day events, navigated instructor conflicts, and learned that growth happens when you ask for help.
Alpha High School
SS3 — University Preparatory Program
2020/2021 SessionFocused on JAMB, WAEC & NECO prep to secure university admission in 2022
Baptist High School Yaoundé
GCE, Science — Form 5
~2013 – May 2019Cameroon · Where French became part of me
GoldValley Nursery & Primary School
Early Childhood & Primary Education
~2007 – 2013Laying the foundation · Basic literacy, numeracy, and values
CERTIFICATIONS 🏅
Credentials earned
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Student Ambassadors – Imagine Cup
· Apr 2024CS105: Introduction to Python
Saylor Academy
· Nov 2025ID: 7074512767NS
5× BRO Academy Compliance Certifications
BRO Academy (via Medier Agency contract)
· Jun 2025GDPR · Anti-Money Laundering · Information Security · Responsible Gaming · Compliance Onboarding
HOW I THINK 🧠
The principles
I actually live by
Ship, then improve
Shipped > perfect. I'd rather release v1 and iterate in public than polish a private idea forever. Execution creates momentum. Feedback sharpens direction.
Naija-to-global
Built from Nigeria. Designed for the world. Power cuts and slow Wi-Fi trained me. If it works here, it works anywhere.
Document everything
The internet gave me leverage for free. I pay it forward — share the path so the next builder doesn't start from zero.
Impact over impressions
I measure success by usefulness, not vanity metrics. If what I build helps someone ship faster or access opportunity in their language — that's the win.
Context is everything
Building for Lagos isn't the same as building for San Francisco. Device limits, bandwidth realities, language diversity — I design for real-world conditions.
Consistency beats talent
I show up daily. Build, document, refine, repeat. Discipline compounds louder than raw talent ever could.
Stewardship over ego
I build for the long term — responsibility over hype, systems over shortcuts, sustainability over noise. The goal isn't attention; it's legacy.
PORTFOLIO EVOLUTION 🎨
How my online presence
evolved alongside my skills
From Bootstrap basics to Next.js systems. Each portfolio reflects where I was as a developer, and what I'd learned since the last one. Not a portfolio hall of fame — a progression of thinking.
First Pre-Portfolio
Where it all started — raw, functional, no frills
THEME
Bootstrap basics
FOCUS
Foundational web skills
My very first portfolio website. The focus was on getting something live and learning as I went. No frameworks, just vanilla HTML/CSS and Bootstrap.
💡 Lesson: Shipping > perfection. Getting something live taught me more than months of planning ever could.
TECH STACK
Halloween Portfolio
Bringing personality into design — spooky edition
THEME
Thematic & festive
FOCUS
Animation & personality
A special Halloween-themed portfolio showcasing creative animations and festive design. This was about experimenting with motion and personality.
💡 Lesson: Design isn't just about aesthetics — it's about personality. Themed experiences stick with people.
TECH STACK
Main Portfolio (v1)
Leveling up — React, GSAP, Three.js, and production-grade design
THEME
React + advanced animations
FOCUS
Framework mastery & motion design
A major upgrade using React for component architecture, GSAP for smooth animations, and Three.js for 3D elements. Marked the shift from static to interactive.
💡 Lesson: Frameworks enable complexity, but motion should serve purpose, not distract.
TECH STACK
PROJECT ORBIT (current)
The full picture — scalable architecture, accessible design, and systems thinking
THEME
Next.js + design systems
FOCUS
Systems design & performance
Complete redesign using Next.js for performance and TypeScript for reliability. Focus shifted from 'fancy' to 'functional and beautiful'.
💡 Lesson: Constraints breed creativity. Systems thinking makes scaling possible. Performance is a feature.
TECH STACK
Portfolio design is product design. It's not just showcasing work — it's showing your thinking evolution. Each iteration is a commitment to growth and the belief that "what I shipped last month can be better next month." 🚀
BUILDER EVOLUTION 📅
2004 → now
every real step
Not the cleaned-up LinkedIn version. Crèche, primary in Ojodu Berger, secondary in Cameroon, t-shirt business, suspension, internships, certs — all of it.
Foundation Years — Nigeria & Cameroon
Crèche through Primary 6 in Ojodu Berger, then secondary school at Baptist High School Yaoundé. Six years of French immersion, GCE Science, and growing up fast away from home.
In Bronx — First Business
Started selling t-shirts under 'In Bronx'. Made real profit. Hit a wall: needed a website, had no budget. Decided to build it myself. That decision changed everything.
Back in Nigeria — JAMB Prep
Returned to Nigeria after graduating Form 5. Did an extra SSS3 year to write JAMB and prepare for university.
First line of code
Self-taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — not from a bootcamp, directly because of In Bronx. Built something ugly that worked. Got completely hooked.
Founded NFORSHIFU234 Dev
Founded the studio behind dev tools, websites, and automation solutions as a freelancing name. Still running 5+ years later.
Babcock University — Enrolled
Started B.Sc. Computer Information Systems. Walked in with real coding experience. The degree formalised what I knew and introduced what I didn't.
Academic interruption — Used it as a pivot
Faced a suspension from Babcock in 2024. Used that time to secure my first production-level tech internship at Vas2Nets Technologies — writing automation that actually changed how teams worked.
Secured first automation internship — Vas2Nets
Built automation APIs reducing manual workflows by 90%. Stack: CodeIgniter, PHP, Tailwind CSS. First time code I wrote changed how real humans worked every day.
Microsoft Azure Certified
Earned Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals through Microsoft Student Ambassadors – Imagine Cup.
Nigeria French Language Village — Course Rep
Elected Course Rep for Module Un. Led independence day event on a tight budget—managed doubters, coordinated execution. Hit conflict with an instructor that went to Student Affairs; almost got expelled. Swallowed pride, asked for help, got 12 teachers to sign a support letter. Came out improved.
Led full-scale production website — IDS Africa
Trusted to revamp ids-africa.com with complete ownership — design, architecture, development, and production deployment.
Invested in IFÈ Bike — Transportation Future
Backed a bicycle-sharing platform launching in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Supporting sustainable mobility solutions. Limited edition supporter hoodie in hand. 🌱
Medier Agency — Remote EU Contract
Localisation testing and GDPR compliance for EU-based projects. Certified in GDPR, AML, Information Security, Responsible Gaming, and Onboarding.
Expanding into AI-driven product development
Graduating May 2026. Defending HealthHub AI. WishIT scaling to 30+ countries. 5+ years of NFORSHIFU234 Dev. Same person who started because he needed a website for a t-shirt brand.
BEYOND CODE 🌍
What I actually do
when I'm not coding
PS4 Gaming
COD Mobile, strategy games
Music
Listening, occasional home concerts
Angel Investing
Early-stage startups, eco-tech
IFÈ Bike Supporter
Backed sustainable transport in Nigeria
WHAT I BUILD WITH 🛠️
The tech stack
not a flex, just facts
PRODUCT & FRONTEND
BACKEND & SYSTEMS
DATA LAYER
INFRASTRUCTURE & DEPLOYMENT
LIBRARIES & PRODUCTS I BUILT
WORKFLOW & TOOLS
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS
Live coding stats on WakaTime @iamnotshifu
THE HUMAN SIDE 🙃
Beyond the code
facts you didn't ask for
FIND ME ONLINE 🌐
Building in public
across 7 platforms
Build logs, project previews, dev insights, wins and failures — shared publicly. Because the internet gave me a lot for free, and that deserves to be paid forward.
✉️ EMAIL
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FAQ ❓
Questions people
actually ask
Are you available for freelance or contract work?
Yes — selectively. I take on websites, web apps, automation systems, and UI-heavy projects that are interesting, impactful, or stretch my skillset. If it's just routine work, I'll probably pass. Reach out via the contact form or Instagram.
Self-taught or degree — which matters more?
Both. Being self-taught gave me speed and hunger. My B.Sc. gave me computer science fundamentals and forced collaboration. One built instinct. The other built structure.
How do you manage school, WishIT, and content simultaneously?
You don't "balance" three big things — you rotate focus. Some seasons school wins. Some seasons the product wins. One thing may eventually have to give, but you don't rush that decision. You build capacity first.
Can I contribute to your open source libraries?
Absolutely. Both packages live on GitHub under nforshifu234dev. PRs, issues, and documentation improvements are always welcome.
What does iamnotshifu even mean?
I am definitely Shifu. The 'not' started as irony — denying something obvious makes it more memorable. It stuck. 😄
LET'S CONNECT 🤝
If this resonated,
let's talk.
Got a project, a collab idea, or just want to connect? I respond within 24–48 hours. Always. 🙏