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I am a highly versatile and accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about crafting modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Throughout my career, I have worked remotely with various companies, engineering APIs, developing scalable backend systems, and modernizing user interfaces. I continuously seek to improve functionalities and performance, ensuring seamless user experiences while expanding my technical expertise across diverse development stacks.…I am a highly versatile and accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about crafting modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Throughout my career, I have worked remotely with various companies, engineering APIs, developing scalable backend systems, and modernizing user interfaces. I continuously seek to improve functionalities and performance, ensuring seamless user experiences while expanding my technical expertise across diverse development stacks.

Ian Karanja

Web Developer, Programmer, Back-End Developer, +2

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I am a highly versatile and accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about crafting modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Throughout my career, I have worked remotely with various companies, engineering APIs, developing scalable backend systems, and modernizing user interfaces. I continuously seek to improve functionalities and performance, ensuring seamless user experiences while expanding my technical expertise across diverse development stacks.…I am a highly versatile and accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about crafting modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning. Throughout my career, I have worked remotely with various companies, engineering APIs, developing scalable backend systems, and modernizing user interfaces. I continuously seek to improve functionalities and performance, ensuring seamless user experiences while expanding my technical expertise across diverse development stacks.

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I am a highly versatile and accomplished Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about crafting modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Throughout my career, I have worked remotely with various companies, engineering APIs, developing scalable backend systems, and modernizing user interfaces. I continuously seek to improve functionalities and performance, ensuring seamless user experiences while expanding my technical expertise across diverse development stacks.

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Work Experience

PHP/Laravel Developer (Part-time) at Inisev

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and developed a trademark feed microservice using Laravel/PHP integrated with the USPTO API. Maintained subscription-like microservices and integrated them as modules into the follow.it backend. Migrated previous feed integrations to a modular architecture and fixed bugs to ensure functionality. Researched and documented new feed integrations. Led the development of a GitHub Feed leveraging the GitHub REST API to provide real-time updates on issues, pull requests, security advisories, commits, releases, repository status changes, and recent public gists. Ensured a robust and scalable feed system through in-depth research and documentation of the GitHub API.

PHP/Laravel Developer (Part-time) at Inisev

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and developed a trademark feed microservice using Laravel/PHP integrating the USPTO API and subscription-like microservices integrated into follow.it. Collaborated in migrating previous feed integrations to a modular code architecture, fixed bugs, and maintained special feeds. Spearheaded the development of a GitHub Feed providing real-time updates using the GitHub REST API, ensuring robust feed functionality through in-depth research and documentation.

Backend Developer at Inisev

August 1, 2023 - Present

Associate at Digital Divide Data

April 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025

Transformed PDF documents into structured HTML format to improve readability and brand consistency. Conducted thorough QA to ensure uniform outputs meeting organizational standards. Optimized internal processes to boost efficiency and productivity. Collaborated with graphic designers and content creators to ensure seamless integration of visual assets and text. Due to exceptional commitment and adaptability, was promoted to a lead role.

Associate at Digital Divide Data

April 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025

Transformed PDF documents into structured HTML formats enhancing readability and brand consistency. Conducted QA checks and optimized internal processes to improve efficiency. Collaborated with graphic designers and content creators to align visual assets with textual information. Promoted to lead role for exceptional dedication and adaptability.

Full Stack Web Developer at Uncapped Agency

June 1, 2021 - Present

Engineered, developed, and maintained various clients' full-stack web applications and API-based projects using PHP (Laravel Framework), Tailwind CSS, Laravel Livewire, Alpine JS, MariaDB, HTML5, and CSS. Modernized UIs by migrating from Bootstrap to Tailwind CSS and implemented performance improvements. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams via Scrum meetings and Jira. Engineered job-queue systems to handle large data processing, improving server memory efficiency through pagination and queueing techniques. Enhanced filtering, error handling, and CRUD operations. Led the development of a Shopify Application connecting merchants to an email marketing solution, including scalable API endpoints and a dashboard monitoring system with real-time data and user customization. Implemented async API support with notifications on success or failure. Developed a worker class for background import of Shopify customers and subscriber notifications.

Full Stack Web Developer at Uncapped Agency

June 1, 2021 - Present

Engineered, developed, and maintained full-stack web applications and API-based projects using PHP (Laravel), Tailwind CSS, Livewire, and MariaDB. Modernized UIs from Bootstrap to Tailwind CSS and improved performance. Collaborated via Scrum and Jira, engineered a job-queue system for large data processing, enhanced server memory efficiency, and implemented async API endpoints with notifications. Led development of a Shopify application connecting merchants with an email marketing solution, developed scalable API endpoints, and designed a real-time dashboard monitoring system.

Web Developer at Uncapped Agency

June 1, 2021 - Present

IT/PHP Intern at Avechi

December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025

Collaborated with fellow developers to create proof-of-concept demos highlighting new features for the company website. Led marketing initiatives that increased online visibility, customer engagement, and loyalty programs. Designed social media campaigns that promoted products producing sales growth. Acted as liaison between technical and non-technical staff, providing system operation and management support and knowledge sharing.

IT/PHP Intern at Avechi

December 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025

Collaborated with developers to create proof-of-concept demos of new features for Avechi.com, led marketing initiatives increasing online visibility and customer engagement, crafted social media campaigns resulting in sales growth, and acted as liaison between technical and non-technical staff.

IT Intern at Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC)

August 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025

Managed setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of the E-moodle learning platform under mentorship. Responded promptly to service requests addressing various technological challenges. Facilitated deployment of virtual systems for resource allocation and collaboration. Streamlined rollout processes for new devices including OS installations, antivirus, and peripheral configurations.

IT Intern at Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC)

August 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025

Managed setup, troubleshooting, and optimization of the E-moodle learning platform. Responded to user service requests and facilitated deployment of virtual systems. Streamlined rollout of new devices including OS installation and peripheral configuration under mentorship.