The name is Johnson Mwakazi — a software engineer, web and mobile developer, and lifelong learner based in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪.
With 5+ years of experience in the world of web and mobile development, I have grown from building responsive interfaces to leading high-performance applications across fintech, e-commerce, and startups.
🔍 A little about me...
I started off building simple web pages — learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and bringing designs to life. As I explored deeper into modern frameworks and scalable architectures, I discovered my love for crafting seamless user experiences. Fast-forward to today, I'm:
- 💻 Building and deploying high-performance web and mobile applications using React, Next.js, and React Native
- 🔒 Implementing secure authentication flows, SSR optimization, and cross-domain communication
- 🚀 Exploring modern backend technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies
- 🌍 Collaborating on open-source projects and mentoring upcoming developers in the tech community
🧪 Lately into...
These days you'll find me deep into modern web architectures, AI, and prompt engineering, crafting seamless applications using Next.js, TypeScript, React Native, and LLMs. Whether it's building a personal project aimed at solving real challenges across Africa or optimizing performance for large-scale applications — I'm always building something fun and practical.
🤝 I believe in...
- Building with purpose ⚙️
- Lifting others while I grow 🧑🏾🏫
- Experimenting like a developer, shipping like an engineer 🚀
🛠️ My Current Stack & Tools
💻 Frontend Development
- JavaScript, TypeScript, React ⚛️, Next.js, React Native 📱
- Tailwind CSS 🎨, Ant Design, Chakra UI, Framer Motion
- Storybook 📚
🔧 Backend & Database
- Node.js, Express, Mongoose, Prisma
- PostgreSQL 🐘, Firebase 🔥, Supabase
🤖 AI & Modern Tools
- Prompt Engineering 🧠, LLMs
⚙️ DevOps & Testing
- Git, Docker 🐳, CI/CD, GitHub Actions
- Cypress, Jest, React Testing Library
- AWS ☁️, Vercel, Firebase
💬 Fun fact
Some of my coolest projects are private repos – just ask nicely and I'll share 😄 Also, don't forget to ⭐ star the ones you like — it keeps me going!