Hi, I’m Booker Ochieng Okumu, a full-stack developer based in Kisumu, Kenya. Over the last 3 years, I’ve built scalable web and mobile applications in fast-paced startup environments, focusing on delivering delightful user experiences. I’m proficient with React.js, React Native, and Node.js, and I’ve developed frontend features with reusable components and backend APIs backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also deploy apps to cloud platforms like Heroku, Render, and Netlify to ensure high availability and reliability. I’m expanding my skills in Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes, and I enjoy designing cloud-native architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value. I’m passionate about user-focused solutions and contributing to cloud-native projects.

Booker Ochieng Okumu

Hi, I’m Booker Ochieng Okumu, a full-stack developer based in Kisumu, Kenya. Over the last 3 years, I’ve built scalable web and mobile applications in fast-paced startup environments, focusing on delivering delightful user experiences. I’m proficient with React.js, React Native, and Node.js, and I’ve developed frontend features with reusable components and backend APIs backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also deploy apps to cloud platforms like Heroku, Render, and Netlify to ensure high availability and reliability. I’m expanding my skills in Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes, and I enjoy designing cloud-native architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value. I’m passionate about user-focused solutions and contributing to cloud-native projects.

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Hi, I’m Booker Ochieng Okumu, a full-stack developer based in Kisumu, Kenya. Over the last 3 years, I’ve built scalable web and mobile applications in fast-paced startup environments, focusing on delivering delightful user experiences. I’m proficient with React.js, React Native, and Node.js, and I’ve developed frontend features with reusable components and backend APIs backed by PostgreSQL and MongoDB. I also deploy apps to cloud platforms like Heroku, Render, and Netlify to ensure high availability and reliability.

I’m expanding my skills in Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes, and I enjoy designing cloud-native architectures and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value. I’m passionate about user-focused solutions and contributing to cloud-native projects.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Renthub
January 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Built and maintained React.js front-end features with reusable components and responsive UI. Developed Node.js/Express APIs and integrated them with PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Created and deployed cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. Collaborated in a small, agile startup team to deliver property management workflows. Deployed apps to cloud platforms (Heroku, Render, Netlify), ensuring high availability and reliability. Actively contributed to architectural discussions and implemented performance optimizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Moi University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Nakuru High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at M.M. Shah Primary School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction