Hi, I’m Laura Nyaaga, a software developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in building secure, scalable web applications and love turning complex problems into polished solutions. I’m passionate about data privacy and security, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I actively pursue learning through hands-on projects and contribute to open initiatives whenever possible.…

Laura Nyaaga

Hi, I’m Laura Nyaaga, a software developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in building secure, scalable web applications and love turning complex problems into polished solutions. I’m passionate about data privacy and security, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I actively pursue learning through hands-on projects and contribute to open initiatives whenever possible.…

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Hi, I’m Laura Nyaaga, a software developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in building secure, scalable web applications and love turning complex problems into polished solutions.
I’m passionate about data privacy and security, and I enjoy collaborating with product teams, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software. I actively pursue learning through hands-on projects and contribute to open initiatives whenever possible.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Krystal Scanning and Mobility
February 6, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Developed a full-stack payroll management system using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Express, and MySQL, streamlining payroll processing and eliminating manual Excel- based workflows, increasing payroll processing by 60% ° Built and integrated RESTful APIs for managing employee and payroll data, including automated email delivery of payslips using Gmail SMTP ° Designed and implemented user authentication using JWT and session cookies, ensuring secure access controo ° Automated CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and deployed to Namecheap, integrating Nginx reverse proxy and SSL configuration to ensure public availability and secure traffic ° Independently designed the full frontend UI and backend database schema, demonstrating system design proficiency ° Collaborated on designing an e-commerce platform using Figma, contributing to UI/UX decisions based on user needs ° Participated in stakeholder meetings, prepared technical proposals, and co-led client presentations and training sessions ° Configured Django WebSockets to read real-time data from scanning devices, improving operational efficiency ° Conducted user research, site surveys, and feedback collection to guide product iteration and usability enhancements.

Education

Code Hive Program at AkiraChix
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Information Technology
February 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, React, DOM Manipulation, Next.jA Backend: Django, REST APIs, Python, TypeScript, OOP, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, System Design Mobile: Kotlin, Layouts, APIs, Architecture Patterns(MVVM, MVP7 Data: SQL, Database Design, Data Science FundamentalA Product: User research, Prioritization, Agile, Product Design and Metrics

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment