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Full‑stack engineerScalable apps: Next.js • Node.js • React NativeNairobi, Kenya

Austin Mula

I specialize in building high‑performance web and mobile applications with modern frontend frameworks like Next.js and React Native, backed by robust server-side solutions using Node.js, Laravel, and PostgreSQL—creating fluid, engaging, and scalable full‑stack digital products.

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Toolkit

Tools I use

A focused selection enabling rapid iteration, resilient systems, and polished user experiences.

Reliable • Production‑ready • Battle‑tested

TypeScript
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JavaScript
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React
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Next.js
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Vue.js
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Nuxt.js
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Node.js
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Express.js
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Laravel
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PostgreSQL
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MongoDB
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Redis
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Docker
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AWS
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Git
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Firebase
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TypeScript
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JavaScript
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React
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Next.js
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Vue.js
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Nuxt.js
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Node.js
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Express.js
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Laravel
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PostgreSQL
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MongoDB
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Redis
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Docker
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AWS
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Git
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Firebase
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Expertise

Technical skills

Fullstack capabilities spanning frontend frameworks, backend services, databases, DevOps, and quality assurance.

4+ years • 15+ production modules • 100K+ users

Frontend

React.jsNext.jsVue.jsNuxt.jsReact NativeExpoRedux ToolkitZustandTailwind CSSSass/SCSS

Backend & APIs

Node.jsExpress.jsLaravel / PHPRESTful APIsGraphQLJWT & OAuth 2.0WebSockets

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLFirebaseRedisPrismaMongooseSequelize

DevOps & Infra

DockerGitHub ActionsCI/CD PipelinesAWS (S3, EC2)VercelDigitalOceanNginxPM2

Testing & Quality

JestReact Testing LibraryPostmanUnit & Integration TestingTDDAPI Testing

Tools & Methods

Agile / ScrumAPI-First DesignMicroservicesWebpack & ViteFigmaJira

Experience

Work history

Nathan Digital
Mid-Senior Web Developer
Jan 2024 – Present
- Delivered 15+ high-performance apps with Next.js/Nuxt.js, boosting load speed by 25% through optimizations.
- Built scalable backend systems with Node.js and Express, implementing RESTful APIs with PostgreSQL databases.
- Improved UX with Framer Motion, GSAP, and reusable components (Redux/Context).
- Led SEO strategy (+35% traffic) and integrated secure RESTful APIs.
Cytonn Investments
Senior Software Engineer
Dec 2022 – Jan 2024
- Built cross-platform apps with Vue.js, React.js, React Native, integrating APIs with Laravel/PHP backend.
- Developed backend services with Laravel, implementing database schemas and migrations with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Enhanced performance, responsiveness, and UI/UX consistency.
- Conducted testing, debugging, and version control with Git for scalable, maintainable solutions.
Jenzabar, USIU
Junior Frontend Developer
May 2022 – Dec 2022
- Developed responsive UI components with React, HTML5, CSS3 from Figma designs.
- Integrated APIs, applied React Hooks, and optimized interactivity.
- Collaborated in Agile workflows with Git, code reviews, and troubleshooting.