Hi, I'm Gerald👋
Software Engineer
With 3+ years of hands on experience building scalable, user friendly web applications. I combine strong frontend expertise with backend capabilities to create seamless user experiences. Passionate about clean code and solving complex challenges.
Work Experience
Full-Stack Developer — iTravel Holidays
June 2024 - Present- Integrated hotel, flight, transfer, and weather APIs in a microservice architecture to streamline holiday bookings.
- Developed client booking interfaces and CMS dashboards for site content, SEO, and booking management.
- Maintained and upgraded applications, fixed bugs
- Reviewed pull requests, collaborated in team discussions, and actively contributed to project decisions.
- Automated deployment using Docker and CI/CD pipelines to a dedicated server environment.
Full-Stack Developer — Aaa Platform Ltd
Aug 2023 - June 2024- Built and deployed full-stack web and mobile applications tailored to client needs.
- Led backend development for an online tutoring platform with scalable APIs and crafting database structures.
- Improved UI/UX for mobile and web apps by optimizing navigation, performance, and loading speed.
- Mentored software interns, guiding them from basic Git knowledge to full-stack junior developer roles within 4 months.
Frontend Developer (Volunteer) — BrickLabs AI
May 2024 - Nov 2024- Built and maintained SEO optimized web pages and admin dashboard for content management.
- Contributed to backend features for content posting, category management, and admin operations.
- Collaborated with the AI team to integrate chatbot content and features.
- Enhanced website speed and responsiveness, delivering a seamless user experience.
Software Development Intern — Swahili Box
May 2023 - Aug 2023- Contributed to full-stack development for web applications as part of a collaborative team.
- Created an event booking platform with user email and QR code verification.
- Built an insurance admin dashboard for branch level management and reporting.
- Acquired key development and debugging skills under mentor guidance.
Skills
FRONTEND
BACKEND
DATABASE
DEVOPS
BLOCKCHAIN
Check out my latest work
I've built various full-stack projects. Take a look at some of my recent work.
Pamoja Greenfield Estates
A Realestate web app developed to show case properties listings in kenya for end users to buy, or rent with admin dashboard to manage listings and locations
Truck Express
An MVP design for booking various types of trucks tailored to transport your goods along East Africa routes. Additionally, clients can monitor the transportation progress of their goods
Safe Keep
SafeKeep is a decentralized document storage platform that leverages the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) (Pinata) to securely store and access essential files such as IDs, medical records, and diplomas. It ensures your documents are safely shared with trusted organizations and aid agencies while maintaining control and accessibility from anywhere in the world.
Get in touch
Want to work together? Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly hello.