Hi, I'm Brian
I am a software developer working across frontend, backend, and DevOps, building websites, APIs, and microservices. My experience spans logistics, financial systems, marketplaces, and blogs. Selected projects are listed below.
Projects
Rise Inspection Services
Rise Inspection Services, a US-based elevator inspection company, engaged me to build an internal management tool for employees and clients. The solution automated inspection assignments, invoicing for clients and contractors, and improved record keeping.
Jitumoto Animations' Website
Jitumoto Animations is a studio based in Nakuru, Kenya, offering animation and graphic design services. They wanted to revamp their website to better tell their story and attract new customers. The site highlights their services, animated characters, and short films. This project was also a learning experience using Hugo to meet their needs.
Jitumoto Animations' Marketplace
This project is a digital assets marketplace for a Nakuru-based animation studio to showcase and sell animated characters and other pre-built assets used in animation and motion graphics. The platform supports payments via M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa, and Mastercard.
Ziara Property Management
Ziara Property Management is a web-based SaaS product built for rental property managers and landlords. Features include property, unit, tenant, and payment record management, as well as automated rent collection and reconciliation via M-Pesa. This project is currently in development.
Work Experience
Software Developer
Apr 2024 – Oct 2024 · 6 moNairobi, Kenya · Remote
- Developed and maintained backend APIs in Django for financial management software handling customer data for hundreds of thousands of users.
- Built and enhanced geolocation based features in logistics software powering operations across three African countries, improving operational efficiency.
- Deployed and managed applications using Docker, supporting CI/CD workflows and seamless integration with frontend systems built in Vue.
- Collaborated remotely with developers, QA teams, and customers using task tracking tools to deliver features and resolve production issues.
- Contributed to code reviews, issue tracking, and cross functional teamwork to maintain code quality and system reliability.
Let's talk
Whether you need a consultation or have a project in mind, reach out and let's see how I can help.