Available for Work Anthropic Certified AI Developer

Salifu Kamara

Full-Stack Developer and AI Integration Engineer

Freetown, Sierra Leone

I build web applications and AI-powered tools using React, Node.js, and the Anthropic SDK. Self-taught, based in Sierra Leone, and shipping to production since early 2025. My recent work includes a real-time news platform, an AI-assisted reading app, and a blockchain application on Hedera Hashgraph.

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Salifu Kamara

Who I Am

About Me

I am a self-taught full-stack developer and current BSc Computer Science student based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I started from scratch in early 2025 and have been shipping real applications ever since.

My day-to-day work is building web applications and integrating AI into products using React, Node.js, and the Anthropic SDK. Along the way I picked up Anthropic AI engineering certifications and a Hedera Hashgraph developer credential. I am looking for remote engineering roles where I can do real work from day one.

Education
BSc Computer Science (In Progress)
Location
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Status
Open for Global Opportunities

Core Expertise

ReactNode.jsExpressREST APIs Claude APIHedera SDKPythonMongoDB

My Path

Professional Journey

15 months of self-directed learning and real-world shipping

Feb 2025

First Production Projects

Started building and shipping real applications from scratch. Learned React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB by building actual projects rather than tutorials, deployed them to Vercel, and delivered the first client work including news platforms and portfolio sites.

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Mid 2025

AI and Blockchain Certifications

Earned Anthropic developer certifications covering the Claude API, Model Context Protocol, and agent architecture. Completed the Hedera Hashgraph Developer Course and received the HCERT credential, verified on-chain. Added Python and Flutter to the stack.

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Now

Open to Global Opportunities

Actively building AI-integrated and blockchain-enabled applications. Available for full-time roles, freelance projects, and collaborative ventures worldwide.

Available for Work

Capabilities

Experience & Skills

Eight areas of hands-on professional expertise

Web Development

  • Responsive, accessible interfaces
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES2024
  • React with hooks and context

Backend Engineering

  • RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
  • JWT authentication and middleware
  • Serverless deployment on Vercel

AI Integration Certified

  • Claude API and Anthropic SDK
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • AI agent architecture

Blockchain / Web3 Certified

  • Hedera Hashgraph SDK
  • HCS consensus messaging
  • Decentralised application development

Mobile Development

  • Flutter cross-platform apps
  • Dart language fundamentals
  • UI layout and navigation patterns

Database Engineering

  • MongoDB and MySQL
  • Schema design and indexing
  • Query optimisation

Data and Scripting

  • Python for scripting and data work
  • Pandas and NumPy for analysis
  • Jupyter notebooks for exploration

Tooling and Workflow

  • Git version control and GitHub
  • Vercel deployments and CI
  • Postman for API testing

Technical Stack

Used in production projects

ReactNode.jsExpressJavaScriptTypeScriptMongoDBHTML5CSS3VercelGit

Integrated in real projects

Claude APIAnthropic SDKMCPHedera SDKPython

Learning and building with

FlutterDockerPostgreSQL

My Work

Projects

A selection of projects across full-stack, AI, and blockchain development

Full-Stack

Curo App

A reading curation platform built with React on the frontend and a Node.js/Express API on the backend. Content is organised by curator collections rather than algorithmic feeds, which was a deliberate product decision to keep the reading experience focused. The React frontend fetches collection data from the API on route change and caches responses in component state to avoid redundant network calls. Deployed on Vercel with the API running as a serverless function.

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Client Work

Esther Kamara Portfolio

A portfolio site built for a researcher and academic. The brief required a clean reading experience for long-form writing, so the layout prioritises typography and minimal distraction. Built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to keep load times fast and avoid framework overhead for a static content site. A lightweight Node.js contact handler on Vercel processes enquiries without a third-party form service. Custom domain configured and live.

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Blockchain

Hedera DApp

A decentralised application built on the Hedera Hashgraph network using the Hedera JavaScript SDK. Uses the Hedera Consensus Service to write tamper-evident records to a public topic, which means any third party can verify the log without trusting a central server. Hedera was chosen over Ethereum because transaction fees average under $0.001, which made it practical for frequent writes. The HCERT credential for this work is verified on-chain and viewable on Hashscan.

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Credentials

Education & Certifications

Formal credentials across AI engineering, blockchain development, and computer science

Current Study

BSc Computer Science

Covers algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and computer systems. Running alongside active development work.

In Progress

Anthropic Developer Certifications

Developer-focused certifications from Anthropic covering Claude API usage, agent architecture, and Model Context Protocol

Anthropic AI Literacy

Foundational AI literacy certifications from Anthropic covering responsible use, frameworks, and practical applications

The Hashgraph Association

Industry certification from the governing body of the Hedera Hashgraph distributed ledger network

Verified Credentials

Certified & Recognised

Official certifications you can verify directly with the issuing organisation

Anthropic
Anthropic

AI Developer Certifications

7 certifications · Claude API, MCP, Agent Skills, AI Fluency

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The Hashgraph Association

Hashgraph Developer (HCERT)

1 certification · Hedera Hashgraph blockchain development

Verified on-chain View on Hashscan
GitHub
GitHub

Open Source Contributor

Public repositories · Real-world production projects

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Open to remote work

Have a project or
a role to fill?

I am available for full-time remote roles and freelance projects. If you need a full-stack web application, an AI integration, or a Hedera blockchain build, reach out and let's talk through what you need.

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