Cyprian Ouma Mitheme
Nairobi
Summary
Full-Stack Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable applications within startup and education-driven environments. Strong in MVC architecture using Laravel and Express, and experienced in developing full-stack MERN applications (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Skilled in designing relational and NoSQL databases, building secure RESTful APIs, and deploying production-ready systems. Comfortable working independently and shipping MVPs rapidly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Full-Stack Software Developer
Amnel Solutions
Mombasa
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented MVC-based Laravel applications for scalable web systems.
- Built RESTful APIs using Laravel controllers and middleware for authentication and security.
- Integrated payment gateways and SMS APIs for transactional systems.
- Optimized MySQL queries and indexing, reducing application load time by 40%.
- Deployed applications on Linux production servers with SSL and domain configuration.
- Participated in agile sprints and maintained structured Git-based workflows.
Software Development Tutor
TechSavvy Institute
Nairobi
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Taught MVC architecture principles using PHP and MySQL.
- Guided students in building full-stack MERN applications.
- Delivered practical training on REST API development and database modeling.
- Supervised capstone projects involving payroll systems, inventory systems, and API-driven apps.
- Mentored students on Git workflows, Docker basics, and production deployment practices.
- Education Sector - 3+ Years
Full-Stack Developer Intern
The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in developing MVC-based web applications.
- Built frontend components using JavaScript frameworks.
- Improved backend logic and database performance.
- Contributed to debugging and system optimization tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
The Technical University of Kenya
01.2024
Skills
- MVC Architecture
- Laravel
- Expressjs
- Role-Based Access Control
- Authentication
- Secure API development
- Database schema design
- MERN Stack Development
- MongoDB
- Reactjs
- Nodejs
- Frontend Development
- Nextjs
- JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Bootstrap
- Database Systems
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- DevOps
- Deployment
- Git
- GitHub
- Nginx
- Apache
- Docker
- CI/CD Workflows
- Domain Configuration
- SSL Configuration
Certification
- MERN Stack - MongoDB, Express, React, Node, Udemy, 2025-12-31
- MySQL Certification, TechSavvy Institute, 2025-12-31
- AI Augmented Professional Development, ALX, 2025-12-31
Technical Expertise
Laravel (PHP) - MVC structure, Controllers, Models, Middleware, Express.js (Node.js) - Modular architecture & REST API design, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentication (JWT, Session-based), Secure API development, Database schema design & normalization, MongoDB - Schema modeling & aggregation, Express.js - REST API implementation, React.js - Component-based UI & state management, Node.js - Server-side logic & middleware handling, Full-stack MERN application development from database to frontend, React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, MySQL (Stored Procedures, Indexing, Query Optimization), MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Git & GitHub, Nginx / Apache, Docker Containerization, CI/CD Workflows, Domain & SSL Configuration
Selected Projects
- MERN Stack Task Management System, MongoDB, Express, React, Node, Built full-stack task manager using modular MVC-like structure in Express., Implemented JWT authentication and protected routes., Designed MongoDB schemas for scalable document storage., Created dynamic React frontend with real-time UI updates.
- Rental Management System (Laravel MVC), Laravel, MySQL, Bootstrap, Designed relational database schema with normalized tables., Implemented Laravel MVC pattern (Models, Controllers, Blade Views)., Built RESTful APIs for frontend communication., Automated invoice generation using MySQL stored procedures.
- Weather Application (Decoupled Architecture), Next.js, Laravel API, Built API-driven frontend consuming Laravel REST backend., Structured backend using MVC for maintainability and scalability., Implemented secure environment configuration and validation.
- Sacco Management System, PHP, MySQL, Built full-stack task manager using modular MVC-like structure in Express., Implemented JWT authentication and protected routes., Designed MongoDB schemas for scalable document storage., Created dynamic React frontend with real-time UI updates.
Personal Information
Title: FULL-STACK ENGINEER
I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Laravel (MVC) and the MERN stack. I specialize in backend architecture, RESTful API development, and database optimization, and I am passionate about building reliable, production-ready systems that solve real business problems. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and continuously invest in improving my technical and architectural skills.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Achieved 40% reduction in application load time by introducing Laravel caching mechanisms for database-intensive tasks.
- Achieved automated invoice processing by introducing MySQL stored procedures for financial management tasks.
- Achieved secure role-based access control by introducing Laravel MVC architecture for authentication and authorization tasks.
- Achieved faster feature deployment cycles by introducing Git-based version control for collaborative development tasks.
- Achieved scalable API communication by introducing RESTful API design using Express.js for frontend-backend integration tasks.
- Achieved real-time UI responsiveness by introducing React component-based architecture for dynamic user interaction tasks.
- Achieved improved data consistency by introducing normalized MySQL schema design for relational data management tasks.
- Achieved streamlined deployment processes by introducing Docker containerization for production environment tasks.
- Achieved reduced manual reporting workload by introducing automated reporting modules for financial and analytics tasks.
- Achieved enhanced system security by introducing JWT authentication for protected API access tasks.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Certificates are available upon request.
Timeline
Full-Stack Software Developer
Amnel Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Full-Stack Developer Intern
The Technical University of Kenya
08.2024 - 10.2024
Software Development Tutor
TechSavvy Institute
01.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
The Technical University of Kenya