I'm a results-driven Backend Developer specializing in Python and Django, with a strong focus on building scalable, cloud-native solutions for the African market. Currently expanding my expertise into AWS Solutions Architecture and DevOps, I'm passionate about creating cost-effective, localized technology platforms that solve real-world problems—from multi-channel service platforms to serverless financial systems.

🌍 Based in Nairobi, Kenya | 💼 Open to Remote Opportunities

I'm focused on delivering scalable backend systems and cloud infrastructure that drive business value:

• 🏗️ Multi-channel service platforms with event-driven architecture
• ☁️ Serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
• 🔧 Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation
• 📦 Containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes
• 💰 Fintech backend solutions optimized for African payment ecosystems

AWS Services: Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFormation, ECS, RDS, SQS, EventBridge

Currently Learning: Kubernetes, AWS Solutions Architecture Patterns, Microservices Design

A comprehensive collection of AWS cloud engineering projects demonstrating infrastructure automation and serverless architecture.

• Tech: Terraform, AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway), LocalStack
• Focus: Infrastructure as Code, cost optimization, cloud-native design

Cloud infrastructure for a logistics management platform with automated provisioning and scalability.

• Tech: Terraform, AWS, HCL
• Highlights: IaC patterns, automated deployments, multi-environment setup

Banking simulation platform showcasing serverless architecture and event-driven design.

• Tech: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, Terraform
• Focus: Financial systems, transaction processing, audit trails

Python-based storage solution demonstrating backend engineering best practices.

• Tech: Python, AWS S3 integration
• Highlights: Clean architecture, error handling, scalability

Database design for financial ledger systems with ACID compliance and audit capabilities.

• Tech: Python, PostgreSQL
• Focus: Data integrity, transaction management, schema design

🎯 In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Target: Q1 2026

📚 Active Learning:

• Advanced Kubernetes orchestration
• AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Microservices architecture patterns
• System design for scale

• 🌍 Based in Nairobi, Kenya - building for the African tech ecosystem
• 🧠 Analytical Logician (INTP) - I thrive on solving complex structural problems
• 🚀 Passionate about scalable, localized solutions for emerging markets
• 💡 Focused on cloud-native architecture and backend engineering excellence
• 🤝 Open to collaborating on Python/Django projects and AWS infrastructure

I'm open to remote backend engineering and cloud architecture opportunities, as well as consulting on scalable cloud solutions.

When I'm not architecting cloud solutions, I'm exploring the intersection of technology and African innovation. Building the future, one commit at a time. 🚀

⭐️ From kariukikinyanjui