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Software engineer · Nairobi, Kenya

Washington Kimani

I build useful web products, APIs, and data-driven systems, with an emphasis on clarity, performance, and maintainable engineering.

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Washington Kimani

About

Good software should feel obvious.

As a software engineer, I blend front-end craftsmanship with backend systems and an emerging data science practice. I have shipped responsive web experiences, REST and GraphQL APIs, and data-driven tools that help teams move faster and scale with confidence.

01

Product thinking

I start with the problem, user, and desired outcome and not the framework.

02

End-to-end delivery

From interface and API design through data, deployment, and iteration.

03

Practical engineering

Simple systems where possible, deliberate complexity where it earns its place.

Capabilities

What I work on

01

Modern Front-End

Responsive user interfaces built with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, and pixel-perfect design systems.

02

API & Backend

Robust server-side solutions using Node.js, Express, databases, and fast API design for production workloads.

03

Data & AI

Data modeling, classification workflows, and ML experimentation with Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

04

Developer Operations

Clean deployment pipelines and maintainable code that support iterative delivery and real-world performance.

Experience

Where I've been.

A compact view of the teams and projects that have shaped how I build.

December 2025 - Present

Contracting Software Engineer

· Smile ID

Delivering software solutions for identity verification and authentication, including web applications.

Next.jsTailwindStrapiHubspotWebflow
June 2025 - August 2025

Junior Software Engineer

· Aeres Technologies

Contributed to the development of a web applications powered by modern technologies, implementing features and fixing bugs in a collaborative team environment.

Next.jsNode.jsNestJSPostgreSQLTailwind
July 2024 - September 2024

Attachee

· SafetyPlus Consulting Limited

Collaborated on practical assignments across web development, UX, and business solutions while delivering maintainable features in a professional environment.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptMongoDBCanva
May 2022 - May 2025

Full Stack Developer

· Freelance

Crafted responsive interfaces and user experiences for clients while integrating modern JavaScript ecosystems and frontend tooling into scalable projects.

ReactTailwindjQueryCSSNode.jsExpressMongoDBMySQLGraphQL

Selected work

Work, credentials & tools.

A compact view of the products I have built, the credentials I have earned, and the technologies I use to ship them.

01

Hush Chat

A real-time chat experience with user authentication and persistent messaging built on the MERN stack.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBTailwind

02

Bookmark Manager

A web application that allows users to save, organize, and manage their favorite websites with a clean and intuitive interface.

NextJSTailwindNode.jsMongoDB

03

Pneumonia Detector 🩺

A machine learning model that classifies chest X-ray images to detect pneumonia, providing a valuable tool for medical diagnostics.

PythonTensorFlowKerasStreamlit

04

KimM Music

A modern portfolio site for a singer-songwriter with a polished brand presentation and engaging visuals.

ReactTailwindResponsive Design

05

Kim Cab Services

A service website for a transportation business featuring clear user flows and mobile-first booking content.

ReactBootstrapCSS

Contact

Have a problem worth building around?

I'm available for freelance work, collaborations, and software engineering opportunities.

codefam.dev@gmail.com

Based in

Nairobi, Kenya