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.