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Hi, I’m

Emmanuel Makau

Software development
Nairobi,Nairobi
Emmanuel Makau

Summary

Passionate Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in building and deploying business-level applications using modern frameworks like Django, React, and Next.js 14. Proficient in languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and C, with solid knowledge of front-end technologies like Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS. Experienced with databases like MongoDB and MySQL. Proven ability to lead projects in e-commerce, rental platforms, and job hiring systems. A highly motivated individual committed to delivering efficient, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Freelance / Open Source Contributor

Full Stack Software Engineer
Current

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained multiple business-level applications using Next.js 14, Django, TypeScript, and MongoDB
  • Led the design and implementation of scalable e-commerce websites, apartment rental platforms, and a job hiring platform
  • Integrated secure payment gateways and third-party services into web applications
  • Contributed to open-source projects and collaborated with global developer communities.

Education

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Computation
09.2024

University Overview

Achieved a certificate of excellence for academic performance.

Skills

  • Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C
  • REST APIs, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD
  • Git, Docker, Prisma, Vercel
  • MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Django, React, Nextjs 14

Certification

Excellence Certification for Academic Achievement, Date Received

Projects

Projects
E-Commerce Website & Dashboard, Next.js 14, TypeScript, MongoDB, Designed and built a responsive e-commerce platform and admin dashboard. Implemented product management, order tracking, and payment processing features. Apartment Rental Site, Next.js 14, TypeScript, MongoDB, Created a full-featured rental platform for property listings and bookings. Integrated interactive maps, search functionality, and user authentication. Airline Website, Django, React, MySQL, Built an airline booking system with real-time flight availability and ticket purchasing. Managed database relationships and API integrations with external booking services. Doctor’s Appointment System, Next.js 14, TypeScript, MongoDB, Developed a medical appointment booking system with user authentication and notifications. Implemented an admin dashboard for managing doctors, schedules, and patients. Job Hiring Platform, Django, PostgreSQL, MySQL, React, Built a job board for posting and managing job vacancies with applicant tracking features. Developed both front-end and back-end with full CRUD functionality.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Experience
Active contributor to open-source projects, improving accessibility and performance of several community-based applications.

Languages

English
Native language

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeInternshipGig WorkContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balance

Software

Full Stack Web Development

Soccer

Soccer

Passionate about soccer, where I thrive on teamwork, strategy, and competition, while also expressing creativity and maintaining physical fitness

Timeline

Full Stack Software Engineer
Freelance / Open Source Contributor
Current
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Computation
Emmanuel MakauSoftware development