About
Solutions-oriented Senior Full Stack Software Engineer and M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence candidate with extensive expertise in PHP/Laravel, Vue.js/Nuxt.js, and System Architecture. Proven leader in developing enterprise-grade applications, integrating complex APIs, and optimizing high-traffic CMS solutions for global brands, with a strong track record in Technical SEO. Currently pioneering research in Responsible AI and Explainable AI (XAI) to develop transparent, algorithmic business solutions and drive innovation in AI-driven platforms.
Work
Belva Digital
|Full Stack Web Developer & SEO Specialist
Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
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Summary
Led full-lifecycle web development and technical SEO initiatives, architecting robust Laravel and Nuxt.js solutions for high-profile clients in finance, public sector, and e-commerce, while driving significant improvements in organic search performance and system scalability.
Highlights
Engineered custom Laravel solutions for Britam and Co-operative Bank's Bancassurance platforms, ensuring secure transaction flows and maintaining high data integrity for critical financial systems.
Spearheaded Technical SEO and Core Web Vitals optimization for LG East Africa and Co-operative Bank, achieving measurable increases in organic search rankings and enhancing domain authority.
Optimized the Kenya Power web platform, significantly improving user experience, reducing load times, and enhancing backend stability through strategic architectural adjustments.
Architected Startup by Belva, a multi-user Laravel platform connecting digital service providers with a global client base via custom API workflows, enhancing service delivery and market reach.
Managed the SDLC for high-profile clients including BOYA, delivering responsive, high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js and Tailwind CSS that met stringent performance benchmarks.
Strategic Web Solutions & Digital Transformation
|Technical Consultant
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Summary
Provided expert technical consultancy and full-stack development for diverse clients, delivering scalable web ecosystems, optimizing digital platforms, and implementing innovative solutions across education, finance, and real estate sectors.
Highlights
Engineered an interactive visual learning platform for the Eastern African Museum of Art (EAMAN) using Vue.js & WordPress, enabling efficient management of large-scale digital assets and enhancing educational outreach.
Architected a high-security Laravel application for Bandari Sacco, designed to securely consume and process sensitive employee data via custom RESTful APIs, ensuring robust data protection and compliance.
Provided technical consultancy on front-end architecture and development for Tucheze (Betting & Fintech), enhancing real-time data handling and system resilience for their betting platform.
Built and deployed premium web ecosystems for Mi Vida Homes, Trasacco Homes, Everett Aviation, and Ryce East Africa, emphasizing scalability and high-end visual rendering to elevate brand presence.
Optimized digital storefronts and lead collection platforms for Denri Africa, Jada Kenya, Evotech Africa, and Ahfia, leveraging Shopify and custom WordPress builds to drive e-commerce growth and lead generation.
Led the development of the Creasanaa web application using React JS, focusing on modular component architecture and optimized state management to deliver a seamless user experience.
Education
The Open University of Kenya
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M.Sc.
Artificial Intelligence
Courses
Investigating Explainable AI (XAI) to bridge the gap between complex black-box models and human-centric decision-making
Design and Analysis of AI Algorithms
Mathematics for AI
Responsible AI Ethics
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
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B.Sc.
Business Computing
Grade: Second Class Division
Courses
Information Technology
Enterprise Management
Meru School
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Grade: B-
Courses
Leadership: Science Congress Chairperson
Skills
Software Engineering
Laravel (Expert), PHP, RESTful API Development & Orchestration, System Architecture, Microservices, Database Normalization (MySQL), Git/GitHub.
Frontend Development
Vue.js, Nuxt.js, JavaScript (ES6+), Tailwind CSS, Vanilla JS/CSS, Bootstrap, Responsive UI/UX Design.
Specialized Systems
WordPress Customization, Joomla-Laravel Hybridization, Shopify Development, Lead Generation Engines, E-commerce Scalability.
AI & Data Science
Explainable AI (XAI), Algorithm Design & Analysis, Mathematics for Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Flutter.
Technical SEO
SEO Auditing, Performance Optimization, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console (GSC), Google Analytics (GA4), GMB.
References
Fred Kithinzi
CEO, Belva Digital | +254 722 493 223 | fred@belvadigital.com
Junniah Wamaitha
Project Co-ordinator, EAMAN | +254 713 183 791 | jwamaitha@eaman.org
Benard Karingithi
Cralite | +254 721 379 487 | hello@cralite.com
Eric Kiruja
Tech Dept | +254 724 535 447 | eric.m4@turing.com
Dr. Silas Mwirigi
Principal, Meru School | +254 722 309 577 | silasmwirigi@gmail.com
Edwin Mutembei
John Muthomi & Co. Advocates | +254 700 480 341 | mutembei112@gmail.com