Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
My professional toolkit
Frontend Development
React.js
Building scalable, interactive web applications
Vue.js
Progressive web apps, single-page applications, UI components
JavaScript/TypeScript
Modern ES6+ features, async programming, TypeScript
HTML5/CSS3
Semantic markup, responsive design, animations
CSS Frameworks
Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI
Next.js
Server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG)
Backend Development
Node.js/Express
API development, microservices, server-side logic
Laravel/PHP
MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM, Blade templating
Python (Flask/Django)
Web frameworks, data processing, API development
Java (Spring Boot)
Web applications, REST APIs, enterprise systems
Databases
MySQL, MongoDB, database modeling, query optimization
Authentication & Security
JWT, OAuth, role-based access control (RBAC)
API Development
RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Authentication, Integrations
Payment APIs Integration
MPESA Daraja, IntaSend, PayPal, Stripe, PesaPal, Paystack
Mobile Development
React Native
Cross-platform mobile applications with native performance
Flutter
Build beautiful, high-performance apps for iOS and Android from a single codebase
Data Science & Machine Learning
Python Libraries
Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow
Data Processing & Visualization
Extracting insights from structured/unstructured data
Data Analysis
Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Streamlit
Machine Learning
Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, Model Development
DevOps & Tools
Version Control
Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
DevOps & Deployment
Docker, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Firebase, Vercel, Netlify
Project Management
Jira, Trello, Asana, agile methodologies
Blockchain & Web3 Development
Solidity
Smart contract development for Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains
Smart Contracts
Design, deploy, and audit decentralized applications (dApps)
Web3.js / Ethers.js
JavaScript/TypeScript libraries for blockchain and smart contract interaction
IPFS & Decentralized Storage
Store and retrieve files securely using decentralized storage networks
Ethereum & Layer 2
Build scalable dApps on Ethereum mainnet, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism
Smart Contract Security
Security auditing, testing, and preventing vulnerabilities in dApps
Core Competencies & Soft Skills
Beyond technical expertise
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions through critical thinking and systematic approaches.
Communication & Collaboration
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership & Mentorship
Experience in leading development teams and mentoring junior developers to improve their technical skills and professional growth.
Agile Methodologies
Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.