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I am a software engineer with three years of diverse experience, specializing in full-stack development and software consulting. My work spans various sectors, including real estate and health technology, where I have contributed to both independent projects and team initiatives, showcasing my ability to adapt quickly and effectively. I excel at transforming complex problems into scalable solutions, utilizing modern technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. If you're looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver quality code and collaborate effectively, let's discuss how I can support your vision and drive your project forward.…I am a software engineer with three years of diverse experience, specializing in full-stack development and software consulting. My work spans various sectors, including real estate and health technology, where I have contributed to both independent projects and team initiatives, showcasing my ability to adapt quickly and effectively. I excel at transforming complex problems into scalable solutions, utilizing modern technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. If you're looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver quality code and collaborate effectively, let's discuss how I can support your vision and drive your project forward.

David Mugalla

Full Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am a software engineer with three years of diverse experience, specializing in full-stack development and software consulting. My work spans various sectors, including real estate and health technology, where I have contributed to both independent projects and team initiatives, showcasing my ability to adapt quickly and effectively. I excel at transforming complex problems into scalable solutions, utilizing modern technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. If you're looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver quality code and collaborate effectively, let's discuss how I can support your vision and drive your project forward.…I am a software engineer with three years of diverse experience, specializing in full-stack development and software consulting. My work spans various sectors, including real estate and health technology, where I have contributed to both independent projects and team initiatives, showcasing my ability to adapt quickly and effectively. I excel at transforming complex problems into scalable solutions, utilizing modern technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. If you're looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver quality code and collaborate effectively, let's discuss how I can support your vision and drive your project forward.

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I am a software engineer with three years of diverse experience, specializing in full-stack development and software consulting. My work spans various sectors, including real estate and health technology, where I have contributed to both independent projects and team initiatives, showcasing my ability to adapt quickly and effectively. I excel at transforming complex problems into scalable solutions, utilizing modern technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. If you’re looking for a proactive engineer who can deliver quality code and collaborate effectively, let’s discuss how I can support your vision and drive your project forward.

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Software Engineer - Mobile at TimePlus

May 1, 2025 - Present

Developed a cross‑platform Pomodoro timer app using React Native. Integrated in‑app purchasing using RevenueCat. Built a scalable backend currently handling 6.5k users with Node.js. Implemented a caching mechanism on the backend using Redis to reduce server load. Published the app to Google Play Store and Apple App Store (Stack: Expo, TypeScript, Redis, React Native, Node.js, Nginx, Docker, AWS EC2).

Software Engineer Consultant at Finlay Real Estate

July 1, 2025 - Present

Architected and led the development of a property management platform and CRM. Implemented a live chat widget on the company website using socket.io, handling over 80% of customer queries. Built a robust lead-collection mechanism for internal CRM capturing 99% of website visitor activity and intent. Collaborated with the CEO and Business Development to implement requested features. Implemented Docker and containerization on production, speeding up deployment by 20%.

Software Engineer at Access Health

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Developed a chatbot to onboard customers into a lending platform via WhatsApp. Integrated M-Pesa Daraja API and NCBA Bank API with the WhatsApp chatbot to collect deposits. Collaborated with a cross‑disciplinary product team to deliver a high‑quality user experience. Integrated Pesesha credit API to perform KYC and gauge customers’ credit worthiness.

Software Engineer at Blob Cart

October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Developed a scalable e-commerce platform for creators and small businesses. Worked with 30+ brands and creators to improve customer experience. Integrated Paystack and InstantPay payment gateways with webhooks for multi‑currency payments and merchant settlements. Integrated WhatsApp using Meta Graph API, maintaining 99% uptime for real‑time order notifications via webhooks. Built a robust digital product storage system using AWS S3. Stack: ReactJS, TypeScript, Docker, AWS EC2/S3, Nginx, Node.js, MongoDB, Django, Meta Graph API.

Software Engineer at USAID Health IT Hackathon

April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Led a team of 5 developers working on a child protection information management systems web application using Django/Python. Upgraded the project from Django 1.8 to 4.0 and Python 2.7 to 3.9; wrote unit tests to ensure reliability.

Lead Software Engineer at Homey Property Manager

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Led a team of 3 in the development and oversight of a SaaS product. Integrated a robust CI/CD pipeline into the codebase, optimizing development efficiency and deployment reliability. Maintained production infrastructure on AWS EC2 and automated backups on AWS S3 to ensure 100% uptime.

Software Engineer Intern at Metro ICT

May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Developed a React Native app and custom modules for Odoo using Python and XML, including a Ticket Merging Module for CRM, and modules for School Management and School Bus Management Systems, improving efficiency across diverse sectors. Built an Odoo module to handle duplicate contacts in CRM, reducing duplicates by 80%.

Full Stack Developer at Foundations of Tourism Institute

May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Led the development of a web application for tourism students management. Worked with the founder to understand requirements, performed code reviews, hosting, and domain registration. Implemented a full stack solution using ReactJS and Tailwind CSS on the frontend and Django REST Framework with JWT on the backend.

Full Stack Developer at Dupla AI

December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Worked remotely with a team building features of a SaaS web application leveraging AI via the OpenAI API using Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, and Django. Built a new welcome dashboard page on the frontend with Vue.js and file converters to transform docx/pdf to plain text. Enhanced Django models and views to interact with the OpenAI API.