John Ngugi

Available to hire

Full-stack software engineer with hands-on experience architecting multi-file, real-world codebases—from algorithmic trading systems to full-stack web applications.

About

Full-stack software engineer with hands-on experience architecting multi-file, real-world codebases—from algorithmic trading systems to full-stack web applications. Comfortable working independently across the full project lifecycle: design, implementation, documentation, and deployment.

Currently strengthening containerization skills with Docker to support reproducible, production-grade development environments.

  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • SwahiliAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Education

Projects · 1

A responsive web app built for a forex/crypto/stock trading-signals subscription business. Designed and developed the full landing page experience, including a live signals feed with entry/take-profit/stop-loss cards, tiered pricing plans, and integrated PayPal checkout across three subscription levels. Also built in WhatsApp/Telegram handoff flows so subscribers get instant delivery after payment.
Key features:

Real-time-style signal cards (Buy/Sell, entry, TP, SL, live status)
Performance stats dashboard (win rate, active subscribers, signals/week)
Multi-tier pricing with PayPal payment links per plan
Mobile-responsive layout, clean conversion-focused UX

Live site: https://www.twine.net/signin

Work experience

Founder / Product Engineer (HireReady™ Digital Product Suite)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Conceived, built, and launched a CV/cover-letter digital product for the Kenyan job market, including public listing on Selar. Created an end-to-end marketing funnel using MailerLite: landing page, lead magnet, and automated email sequence. Independently produced product, marketing, and process documentation.

Software Engineer (KNEC ICT Diploma Project - Online Rental House Management System)Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Architected and delivered a full-stack web application with a relational MySQL schema covering tenants, properties, and payments. Built the system end-to-end including database design, backend logic, and front-end interface. Produced complete technical documentation alongside a working, deployable codebase.

Software Engineer (Independent Project - Forex Scalping Trading Bot)Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr

Designed and built an automated trading system implementing an EMA crossover strategy with an EMA200 trend filter. Integrated with a broker demo account via the MetaTrader 5 API. Architected the solution into modular components (strategy logic, trade execution, risk management) to improve maintainability and reuse. Implemented configuration-driven risk controls and explored cloud deployment options (Railway, Render, Oracle Cloud) for 24/7 reproducible operation.

Education

Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) · KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Email automation (MailerLite) - marketing funnel automation2030 – 2026

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