Innovating through Code | Full-Stack Developer | Building Scalable Solutions with Python, JavaScript and Passion.

Kelvin Ndungu Wainaina

Innovating through Code | Full-Stack Developer | Building Scalable Solutions with Python, JavaScript and Passion.

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Innovating through Code | Full-Stack Developer | Building Scalable Solutions with Python, JavaScript and Passion.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Kikuyu, Gikuyu
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Developer (Full Stack Developer) at Spare Pap Limited
September 30, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Designed and developed an e-commerce platform and operation management system and merchant management portal, improving business efficiency and client service delivery; built and maintained RESTful API integrations to connect backend services with frontend applications for seamless user experiences; led backend development using Python (Django), including database design, server-side logic and security implementations; collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and ensure scalability of applications.
Consultant (Full Stack Developer) at GET BODA (Fleet)
September 30, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement new platform features, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems; developed and maintained RESTful APIs in Python, integrating seamlessly with frontend applications; built and refined user interfaces with React to deliver responsive experiences.
Junior Software Developer at Tenda Tech, Remote
June 30, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Designed and developed websites and web applications focusing on user experience and scalability; built and deployed custom client software solutions including web applications and e-commerce platforms; gained hands-on experience in end-to-end project development from UI design to backend deployment.
Software Developer and Digital Platform Manager at The Newberry Institute
June 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinated the Forestry Micro-Internship Program for youth ages 17–25, connecting students with hands-on training in conservation and sustainability. Assisted in designing and implementing Rosa’s Food Pantry and Rosa’s Second Harvest initiatives to expand access to fresh, affordable food for families in rural Kenya; organized and facilitated youth engagement events including civic forums, cultural programs, art workshops and history conversations to strengthen community identity; managed social media, newsletters and outreach campaigns to amplify youth voices and increase program visibility; assisted in grant applications and fundraising efforts aligning proposals with funder priorities to support education, democracy and food equity.
Union Portal & App at Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacy and Dentist Union
May 31, 2022 - September 24, 2025
Designed and deployed a union management system using PHP (Laravel) with API support for a mobile app; enabled the union to manage member records, share newsletters, postoperative positions and address concerns through a centralized digital platform; improved administrative efficiency and engagement by digitizing manual processes.

Education

BSc Computer Science at Laikipia University, Nyahuru ru, Kenya
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Bari Secondary School, Nyahururu, Kenya
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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    Bridging Boundaries: A Scholarly Discussion on Democracy
    This article explores the complexities of democracy, examining its theoretical foundations, practical applications, and the challenges faced in different sociopolitical contexts. Through a comparative analysis of global case studies, it highlights how democratic principles can bridge cultural, social, and political divides, fostering inclusive governance and civic participation. pdf article research democracy politicalscience academicwriting writing