I build practical developer tools that makes developer experience less painful.
Long-time open-source contributor (GitHub since 2011). Currently based in Chicago.
Know the things that you do not know.
Recent focus
- setuptools-scmx — setuptools-scm plugin for customized, predictable releases
- pyprojectr — Parse and model
pyproject.toml(including custom tools) with ease
Core open-source work
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| flaskdoc | Lightweight Flask + OpenAPI documentation tooling |
| pytest-psqlgraph | pytest plugin for the psqlgraph ecosystem |
| psqlgml | Mocking, testing & utilities for graph data on PostgreSQL |
| justobjects | Object validation and JSON Schema helpers |
I also contribute to and work with psqlgraph (graph data on relational databases).
- Born in Delta State, Nigeria · Raised in Port Harcourt · Studied at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Previously: Software Engineer / Tech Lead / Engineering Manager roles, plus founding CTO experiences (including time at CTDS, University of Chicago)
- Currently: Software Engineer at Capital One
Interests: Python packaging & DX, systems design, graph data structures, developer tooling, thoughtful engineering.
- Email →
[email protected] - LinkedIn → ogwararowland
- X → @kulgan_ng
Feel free to reach out about Python tooling, packaging challenges, open-source collaboration, or consulting.