James Opondo

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I’m James Opondo, a full-stack software engineer focused on building reliable backend, mobile, and cloud systems.

About

I’m James Opondo, a full-stack software engineer focused on building reliable backend, mobile, and cloud systems. I enjoy turning ideas into production-ready products—designing APIs and architectures, integrating modern AI components, and shipping features that work well across web and mobile clients.

I’ve led end-to-end engineering work for products in agritech, fintech, SaaS, and government data platforms, with strong ownership over deployments, monitoring, and operational stability. From building blockchain-powered payment flows to automating infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on AWS, I bring a practical engineering mindset and care about measurable outcomes for users.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Government
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 1

Imagine a voice assistant that transforms your laptop experience into a seamless, hands-free journey. With just your voice, you can command it to perform a multitude of tasks—whether it’s drafting emails, setting reminders, searching the web, or managing your calendar.

This intelligent assistant listens attentively, understanding your commands with remarkable accuracy. Need to open a document? Just say the word. Want to schedule a meeting? It’s done in seconds. You can even dictate notes or messages, allowing you to multitask effortlessly while keeping your focus on what truly matters.

The beauty of this voice assistant lies in its ability to learn and adapt to your preferences over time. It becomes more intuitive, anticipating your needs and streamlining your workflow. Imagine saying, “Start my workday,” and having your laptop automatically open your favourite apps, check your emails, and prepare your to-do list—all without lifting a finger.

This innovative tool not only enhances productivity but also makes technology more accessible. Whether you’re busy cooking, exercising, or simply prefer speaking over typing, this voice assistant is your reliable partner, ready to tackle tasks at your command. Embrace the future of computing where your voice is the ultimate control.

Work experience· 7 roles

Founder · Cropcare AIAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Designed and implemented the full backend architecture powering web and mobile clients. Built REST APIs, integrated AI models, and managed data pipelines. Set up CI/CD pipelines and automated cloud deployments. Implemented monitoring, logging, and uptime tracking for production reliability, and managed analytics, SEO, and product launch activities across platforms.

Full-Stack Engineer & IT Administrator · SuluHu OndemandFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Architected and deployed internal and external applications across the full stack. Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning and deployment workflows. Owned production cloud operations including security hardening, backups, monitoring, and incident response. Administered Google Workspace and Microsoft identity systems with role-based access control.

Mobile Engineer · SmartPay NetworkSep 2024 – Jun 2025 · 10 mos

Built a financial inclusion mobile application integrating blockchain-based payment flows. Implemented secure user-to-user and merchant transaction features, focusing on correctness, security, and smooth user experiences.

Full-Stack Engineer Intern · Codefremics LimitedJun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 4 mos
Mobile Software Engineer Intern · 1 Solutech LimitedApr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 3 mos
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Consultant) · Seven Skies LimitedAug 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos
Freelance Full-Stack Software Engineer · FreelanceJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Education

BSc Computer Science · Kenyatta University2020 – 2024

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