I am Nathan Kigen Kibet, a full-stack developer and aspiring Computer Science student dedicated to building high-performance, scalable digital infrastructure. I specialize in backend systems engineering, with a strong focus on type safety, low-latency performance, and elegant, maintainable code. Currently, I work as a Backend Development Intern at AppsLab, where I design robust relational database architectures and engineer core backend systems for hosting platforms. Leveraging Go (Golang) and sqlc against PostgreSQL, I focus on building "SQL-first," compile-time safe network stacks that eliminate runtime overhead and ORM bloat. Beyond systems engineering, my experience spans building full-stack applications with TypeScript, delivering clean UIs for private freelance clients, and contributing to open-source tools and community digital literacy initiatives—including digital design collaborations with organizations like the Kenya Psychiatric Association.…

Nathan Kigen Kibet

I am Nathan Kigen Kibet, a full-stack developer and aspiring Computer Science student dedicated to building high-performance, scalable digital infrastructure. I specialize in backend systems engineering, with a strong focus on type safety, low-latency performance, and elegant, maintainable code. Currently, I work as a Backend Development Intern at AppsLab, where I design robust relational database architectures and engineer core backend systems for hosting platforms. Leveraging Go (Golang) and sqlc against PostgreSQL, I focus on building "SQL-first," compile-time safe network stacks that eliminate runtime overhead and ORM bloat. Beyond systems engineering, my experience spans building full-stack applications with TypeScript, delivering clean UIs for private freelance clients, and contributing to open-source tools and community digital literacy initiatives—including digital design collaborations with organizations like the Kenya Psychiatric Association.…

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I am Nathan Kigen Kibet, a full-stack developer and aspiring Computer Science student dedicated to building high-performance, scalable digital infrastructure. I specialize in backend systems engineering, with a strong focus on type safety, low-latency performance, and elegant, maintainable code.

Currently, I work as a Backend Development Intern at AppsLab, where I design robust relational database architectures and engineer core backend systems for hosting platforms. Leveraging Go (Golang) and sqlc against PostgreSQL, I focus on building “SQL-first,” compile-time safe network stacks that eliminate runtime overhead and ORM bloat. Beyond systems engineering, my experience spans building full-stack applications with TypeScript, delivering clean UIs for private freelance clients, and contributing to open-source tools and community digital literacy initiatives—including digital design collaborations with organizations like the Kenya Psychiatric Association.

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Skills

Experience Level

HTML5
Expert
Canva
Expert
Tailwind
Expert
React JS
Expert
Python
Expert
Krita
Expert
CSS
Expert
Django
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Golang
Expert
MongoDB
Intermediate
PostgreSQL
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
SQL
Intermediate
Node.js
Intermediate
Affinity Designer
Intermediate
MySQL
Beginner
Laravel
Beginner
PHP
Beginner
Express
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Developer at Zindua School
January 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026
Open Church Management System: Developed an open-source community management platform as a capstone project. Architected database schemas to handle member records and organizational workflows. Built a responsive frontend interface to ensure ease of use for administrative staff.
Freelance Web Developer & Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Design and develop custom websites for private clients using modern web frameworks. Created a specialized poster campaign for the Kenya Psychiatric Association (December 2024). Developed a private business website focusing on clean UI and efficient navigation. Utilized HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap to deliver high-quality digital assets.
Software Engineer Intern at Appslab KE
April 20, 2026 - Present
Backend Engineer | Go, TypeScript & PostgreSQL Specialist High-performance backend developer focused on building robust, type-safe infrastructure and scalable APIs. Expert in crafting clean, idiomatic code using Go (Golang) + sqlc and TypeScript + Supabase to deliver lightning-fast, compiled database operations without ORM bloat. A keyboard-driven developer who thrives on official documentation, low-level system design, and building efficient, self-hosted infrastructure straight from a Neovim terminal. Let’s build something fast.

Education

Software Engineering /Web Development at Zindua School, Nairobi
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
German Language Studies (B2/C1 Level) at Goethe-Institut, Nairobi
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Nakuru High School, Nakuru
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Moi Educational Centre, Nairobi
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2020
Software Engineering / Web Development at Zindua School, Nairobi
August 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
German Language Studies (B2/C1 Level) at Goethe-Institut, Nairobi
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Nakuru High School, Nakuru
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Moi Educational Centre, Nairobi
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Open Church Manager

    Open Church Manager is an open-source, full-stack community management platform designed to streamline administrative workflows and congregant data tracking for religious organizations.

    Built as a multi-tenancy solution, the application addresses the specific logistical friction churches face when managing membership records and organizational data. Originally conceived during a software engineering bootcamp as a Django-based project, it has evolved into a robust tool focused on operational reliability and data integrity.

    Key characteristics include:

    • Architecture: Initially built using the Django ecosystem and PostgreSQL, the project leverages a server-side rendering approach to ensure consistency across the backend and frontend.
    • Purpose: It functions as a centralized hub for managing congregant information, aiming to reduce the manual overhead associated with church administration.
    • Accessibility: As an open-source initiative, it is designed to be extensible, allowing for community-driven improvements and the adaptation of features to fit various organizational scales.
    • Development Stage: The project is currently in its alpha phase, transitioning from a core academic requirement into a functional, production-ready utility.