John

Full-Stack Developer

I design and develop scalable web platforms, automation workflows, and business-critical software that help organizations operate more efficiently.

25+
Projects
3+
Years
98%
Retention
99+
Lighthouse Score
John Mwaura — Full-Stack Developer

Services

Production-grade systems built for scale, automation, and measurable business outcomes.

Full-Stack Product Development
Design and development of complete web platforms, from database architecture and authentication to deployment, monitoring, and long-term scalability.
Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL
API Architecture & Systems Integration
Secure backend systems, third-party integrations, payment gateways, webhooks, authentication flows, and business-critical APIs.
Node.jsPrismaREST APIs
E-Commerce & Payment Platforms
High-conversion storefronts with M-Pesa, Stripe, inventory management, order tracking, customer accounts, and administrative workflows.
M-PesaStripeCommerce
WhatsApp Automation & Customer Workflows
Automated customer engagement systems that capture leads, process orders, send notifications, and synchronize with existing business tools.
WhatsApp APIAutomationCRM Sync
Dashboards & Internal Operations Systems
Real-time reporting platforms, analytics dashboards, role-based administration, audit trails, and operational management tools.
RBACAnalyticsReal-Time
Performance Engineering & Technical SEO
Core Web Vitals optimization, structured data implementation, search visibility improvements, caching strategies, and performance audits.
Core Web VitalsSchema.orgSEO
Cloud Deployment & DevOps
Production deployments, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, environment management, monitoring, and operational reliability.
DockerGitHub ActionsCloud Infrastructure
Public Sector & Civic-Tech Platforms
Transparency, accountability, case-management, and public-data systems designed for government agencies, NGOs, and civic organizations.
Open DataCase ManagementTransparency

Tech Stack

I work across the full product surface schema design, API architecture, frontend performance, and deployment pipelines. No feature is "someone else's problem."

Every tool listed has been used on a production project with real users.

Frontend
React 18 / Next.js 14
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Vite
Framer Motion
HTML5 / CSS3
Backend
Node.js / Express
PostgreSQL
Supabase
Prisma ORM
Redis
tRPC
REST APIs
DevOps
Vercel Edge
Render
Docker
GitHub Actions
Cloudinary CDN
Nginx
Linux
Integrations
M-Pesa Daraja API
WhatsApp Cloud API
OpenAI API
Stripe
Zod validation
JWT / RBAC
Security & Auth
JWT
RBAC
OAuth
RLS Policies
Rate Limiting
Production Systems
Sentry
PostHog
BullMQ
Background Jobs
Caching

Experience

Building software products and business systems since 2023.

Independent Full-Stack Developer
Self-Employed · Kenya
2023 – Present

I design, build, and deploy web applications and business systems, handling everything from architecture and development to integrations, deployment, and maintenance.

Projects include UWAZI, business websites, automation tools, and operational systems.

Areas of Impact
Core Competencies
  • Product architecture and deployment
  • M-Pesa, WhatsApp Cloud API, Supabase, and PostgreSQL integrations
  • Civic technology, e-commerce, automation, and business systems
  • Projects from initial idea through launch and support
Technical Development
Independent Research & Production Work

I continue to sharpen my skills through real projects, working with modern web development, databases, security, performance, DevOps, and scalable system design.

Building software that solves real problems.

I'm an independent Full-Stack Developer focused on designing and building production-grade web applications, business automation systems, and digital platforms that help organisations operate more efficiently.

Since 2023, I have worked across e-commerce, automation, public-sector technology, and business operations software. My work spans the entire product lifecycle from planning and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and long-term maintenance.

My flagship project, UWAZI, is a public finance transparency platform designed to make government expenditure more accessible and accountable. Alongside civic-tech initiatives, I build commercial systems including payment platforms, administrative dashboards, customer automation tools, and business websites.

I believe good software should be reliable, secure, maintainable, and built around the people who use it. Every project I take on is approached with a long-term engineering mindset rather than a quick-delivery mentality.

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Business Problems Before Technology
Every project starts with understanding operational challenges, user needs, and business objectives before selecting tools or frameworks.
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End-to-End Ownership
From database architecture and APIs to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, I take responsibility for the complete system.
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Built for Real-World Usage
Mobile-first experiences, payment integrations, automation workflows, and practical solutions designed for how people actually work.
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Performance, Security & Reliability
Strong emphasis on maintainable code, application security, scalable architecture, and long-term operational stability.

Testimonials

Feedback from clients and business owners I've worked with.

★★★★★

“John was easy to work with and delivered the e-commerce platform on time. He handled the technical side, including the M-Pesa integration, and the final system made things much easier for us.”

ND
Niks Digital Connections
Business Owner
★★★★★

“John did a great job on our website. He handled the development, SEO, email setup, and deployment, and was available when we needed technical support.”

KW
Karen West Natural Spring
Management Team
★★★★★

“John was responsive and clear throughout the project. The final website matched what we needed, and it was easy to work with him from start to finish.”

CL
Client Feedback
Project Stakeholder

Let's discuss your next project.

Need a web application, automation system, e-commerce platform, or custom business tool? Share your requirements and I'll review the project, identify the best technical approach, and outline the next steps.

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