Ahmed Abdullahi

Founded and built LIFT, a zero-to-one intercity mobility marketplace for scheduled and on-demand trips, owning problem framing through MVP scope and phased rollout of pricing, fees, trip types, and rider/driver verification. Built and deployed an end-to-end TypeScript monorepo (React Native Expo, Express API, PostgreSQL/Redis) and integrated Paystack and Dojah while onboarding transport parks for

Founded VendPlug, a real-time local marketplace connecting buyers with vendors via agent-assisted journeys, with escrow, delivery workflows, payouts, and disputes. Led the full product lifecycle from UX to deployment—built a TypeScript monorepo (mobile + React admin) with Paystack integration—and is currently onboarding the first vendors and preparing go-to-market for launch.

Led digital revenue system expansion to a new state, recruiting and training the product team while coordinating cross-functional delivery across engineering, operations, and government stakeholders. Automated tertiary institution systems, driving a 200%+ revenue increase and supporting thousands of daily digital transactions.

Rolled out informal sector digital taxation, registering 33,000+ new businesses, and implemented automated payment and digital ticketing across state markets. Improved revenue transparency and tax collection by >40% while expanding systems for offline users through self-service invoice generation.

Integrated 10 commercial banks with a government payment gateway in nine weeks and rolled out self-service invoice generation for offline users. Trained 50+ agents, government staff, and bank representatives on new digital payment processes and support workflows.

As NYSC President for Gender & Charity, reached 3,000+ students through outreach and training, distributing 2,000+ reusable pads. Coordinated community programs focused on educating and empowering girls through practical training and production support.

Earned a B.Sc. in Sociology with coursework in Social Statistics, Research, Organisational Behaviour, and related topics, completed in December 2023.