Jakana Kiwanuka

Full-Stack Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance applications across mobile, web, and backend systems for enterprise clients and millions of users worldwide. I specialize in end-to-end development using modern technologies including Kotlin, React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure to deliver robust solutions that meet complex business requirements.

My expertise spans the complete software development lifecycle, from system architecture design through deployment and maintenance. At Mastercard, I contributed to payment applications serving millions of users across emerging markets, implementing secure biometric authentication, offline payment processing, and real-time data synchronization. More recently at NNCo Group, I've evolved into full technical leadership, designing and implementing platform-level architecture across multiple production systems using Express.js, PostgreSQL, Laravel, and React.

I have extensive experience with enterprise-scale applications requiring high reliability and security standards. My work includes building RESTful APIs, implementing microservices architecture, database design and optimization, and integrating complex third-party services. I'm proficient in modern development practices including Clean Architecture, MVVM patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining comprehensive test coverage (consistently achieving 90%+ across projects).

Beyond technical implementation, I bring strong leadership and collaboration skills. I've successfully mentored junior developers, established coding standards, and worked effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers. My experience spans both startup environments and large enterprise projects, giving me the flexibility to adapt to different organizational needs and project constraints.

I'm particularly skilled in fintech and payment systems, having worked extensively with secure transaction processing, biometric verification, and scalable mobile applications. My background also includes hardware integration work with Bluetooth connectivity and IoT devices, as well as real-time systems requiring precise data synchronization.

As a remote-first professional, I excel at independent work while maintaining clear communication with distributed teams. I'm committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within scope, with a focus on scalable architecture that supports long-term product growth and maintenance.

Node.js (you have Express.js experience)

React (you have this from NNCo work)

PostgreSQL (from your recent work)

Laravel (from your NNCo experience)

API Development (covers your REST work)

Database Design (covers MySQL/PostgreSQL work)