Akanni Shola - Backend Engineer | ContraWork by Akanni Shola
Akanni Shola

Akanni Shola

Full stack web developer| CRM Developer | Next JS Python

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One of the most interesting projects I’ve worked on recently was building a custom Insurance Lead Conversion System for Crystal Field Insurance Agency in Florida, United States. At first glance, the problem seemed simple: improve lead conversion. But after spending time with their workflow, it became clear that the real issue wasn’t getting more leads… It was what was happening after the leads came in. That’s where revenue was quietly slipping away. When I mapped out their process, I noticed a familiar pattern in many insurance agencies: ➡️ A prospect requests a quote ➡️ An agent gets busy with other tasks ➡️ Follow-ups get delayed “just for a moment” ➡️ Missed calls go unanswered ➡️ The prospect finds another provider within minutes Individually, none of these moments feel like a big deal. But together, they form a silent leak in the sales pipeline—one that costs agencies thousands in lost revenue every month. So instead of focusing on generating more traffic, I focused on fixing the system that handles what they already have. I built a full lead conversion infrastructure that gives the agency real-time visibility and control over every stage of the lead journey, from first contact to final conversion. The system includes: • Centralized lead management with real-time tracking • Automated missed-call recovery workflows • Lead leakage detection and alerts • Smart follow-up sequences that ensure no prospect is forgotten • Agent performance tracking and accountability insights • Intelligent lead routing and prioritization • Conversion analytics dashboards for decision-making On the technical side, I combined a modern, scalable stack: 🔹 Next.js for a fast and responsive frontend 🔹 Tailwind CSS for clean, consistent UI design 🔹 FastAPI for a high-performance backend 🔹 Claude API for intelligent automation and workflow enhancements 🔹 Supabase for reliable data storage and real-time capabilities One thing I enjoyed about this project was combining modern frontend tooling with a backend architecture that could support automation, reporting, and future integrations without becoming overly complex. It's always rewarding to build software that goes beyond looking good and actually helps a business improve its day-to-day operations.
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Designed and developed a modern, fully responsive restaurant website focused on improving customer experience and increasing reservations. The website showcases the restaurant’s menu, signature dishes, and dining experience through a clean, visually appealing layout that reflects the brand’s identity and atmosphere.
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Designed and developed a modern, data-focused website for a company specializing in transforming raw data into actionable business value. The platform was built to clearly communicate complex services such as data analytics, business intelligence, and insight-driven decision-making in a simple and engaging way.
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Built a beauty salon website with an integrated appointment booking system to simplify client scheduling. The system allows users to view available services, select preferred time slots, and submit booking requests seamlessly. The interface was designed to be intuitive and fast, improving customer convenience while reducing manual appointment handling for the salon.
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Designed and developed a fully responsive beauty skincare website focused on modern UI, smooth user experience, and high conversion flow. The platform includes product showcase sections, detailed product pages, and a clean checkout structure optimized for mobile and desktop users. Special attention was given to visual hierarchy, brand identity, and fast loading performance to enhance customer engagement and trust.
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