John Okeke
Web Developer, Consultant, and Public Speaker in Jalingo, Taraba, Nigeria
John Okeke is a Software Engineer, Community Leader and Digital Strategy Consultant with over a decade of experience in software development. He has served as Community Manager and Developer Relations Lead at HackQuest, where he oversaw growth in Nigeria and spearheaded expansion into Ghana and Senegal, building strong networks of partners across West Africa.
John is the Founder of Sandlip Digital Consulting, a digital strategy firm that has delivered innovative solutions to clients such as the Taraba State Government and Mambilla Beverages Limited. He also founded Sandlip Oasis, one of Northern Nigeria’s fastest-growing tech communities, focused on guiding people into technology and strengthening the regional ecosystem.
Previously, he led projects at startups including Swapsicle and Robinos Prediction, and built Solgage, a platform transforming blood bank management and donor connectivity. His expertise spans Web3, decentralised applications, software engineering, and community development.
Passionate about building trust in decentralised systems and enabling African innovation, John continues to drive impact at the intersection of technology, strategy, and community.