JOSEPH MBURU
Software Engineer | Fullstack Developer
Nairobi, Kenya
linkedin.com/in/joseph-mburu-n | josephm-portfolio.vercel.app
P R O F E S S I O N A L
S U M M A R Y
Passionate software engineer with a strong foundation in fullstack web development, specialising in building productiongrade applications that deliver real business outcomes. Proficient across the complete development lifecycle from crafting
responsive, performant frontends with Next.js and React, to architecting RESTful backends with Django and Laravel. Proven
track record of delivering end-to-end client projects including lead generation platforms, blog CMSes, booking systems,
JWT-secured admin panels, and educational tools. A fast learner and effective team collaborator, with demonstrated
experience leading teams under pressure.
W O R K
E X P E R I E N C E
Junior Software Engineer (Frontend Focus) · Chanzo TechnologiesJan 2026 – Present
Nairobi, Kenya
▸ Develop and maintain frontend components and user interfaces for the company's internal web systems using Next.js
and React, improving usability and visual consistency across the platform.
▸ Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs into the frontend, enabling end-to-end feature delivery
with reliable data flow between client and server.
▸ Contribute to new feature development across the full stack — from scoping and building React components to
coordinating with the team on backend logic and database interactions.
▸ Refactored and streamlined key UI flows, resulting in measurably improved navigation experience and reduced user
friction throughout the internal systems.
Software Development Intern · Chanzo TechnologiesOct 2025 – Dec 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
▸ Built the company's public-facing website (chanzo.co.ke) from scratch as the primary internship deliverable —
implementing scroll-driven animations, dynamic service showcases, and a fully responsive layout using Next.js,
JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS.
▸ Integrated third-party and internal backend APIs into the frontend to extend site functionality and improve data-driven
content delivery.
▸ Applied industry best practices in version control (Git), code review, and agile team workflows in a professional
environment for the first time.
▸ Delivered a polished, production-ready website that became Chanzo's primary lead generation tool, significantly
increasing the company's online presence and inbound engagement.
P R O J E C T S
Chanzo Technologies — Company WebsiteOct 2025 – Dec 2025
Next.js · JavaScript · Tailwind CSS
Live site: https://chanzo.co.ke
▸ Sole developer responsible for designing and engineering Chanzo's complete public-facing website during my
internship, establishing the company's digital identity as an Edu-Tech startup in a competitive market.
▸ Engineered scroll-driven animations and dynamic service showcase sections to create an engaging, forward-thinking
user experience aligned with the brand's mission to make technology education accessible.
▸ Delivered a fully responsive, cross-device layout that became the company's primary client acquisition and lead
generation tool post-launch.
Stratedge Solutions — Full-Stack Business Platform
2025
React 19 · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Django REST API · MySQL · JWT Auth · Cloudinary · cPanel / Passenger WSGI
Live site: https://stratedgesolutions.co.ke
▸ Engineered a complete full-stack web platform from scratch for a strategic partnerships consultancy — covering
database design, REST API architecture, full frontend UI, and production deployment end-to-end.
▸ Built a blog CMS with rich content authoring and Cloudinary-powered image uploads, integrated with a JWTauthenticated admin panel allowing the founder to independently manage all site content and data.
▸ Implemented a multi-step discovery call booking wizard with dual email notifications (admin and client) on each
submission, plus a contact management dashboard with read/unread tracking and real-time analytics.
▸ Deployed on cPanel with Passenger WSGI; the platform successfully launched the client's business online and the
founder actively uses the admin panel daily for bookings, blog management, and client inquiries.
Sun Rays Foundation — NGO Website Template
2025
Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · JWT Auth · Cloudinary
Live site: https://sun-rays-foundation.vercel.app
▸ Designed and built a fully featured, production-ready NGO website template inspired by the Sun Rays Foundation,
demonstrating my approach to impactful non-profit web design with accessibility-first principles and engaging
storytelling interfaces.
▸ Integrated a complete blog CMS with Cloudinary image uploads and a JWT-authenticated admin panel, enabling
independent content management without any developer intervention required post-handover.
▸ Implemented a dual email notification system (admin and submitter) across all contact and inquiry forms, matching
the production-grade communication flows of a deployed business platform.
▸ Available for purchase with full customisation to fit the buyer's brand, content structure, and organisational needs; this
showcase piece directly resulted in the Sun Rays Foundation commissioning me to rebuild their official website.
Nyota Roots — Educational Platform
2025
Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS
Live site: https://nyotaroots.stratedgesolutions.co.ke
▸ Commissioned by the same client as Stratedge Solutions following successful delivery of that project — built a
dedicated educational platform for a schools programme offering life skills courses and certifications for children.
▸ Engineered multi-audience pathways within a single platform — distinct user journeys for parents seeking enrichment
programmes, schools seeking partnerships, and organisations interested in collaboration, each with targeted content
and clear calls to action.
▸ Implemented course catalogues with full certification details, school partnership pages, and a contact/lead capture
system that has opened new institutional partnership opportunities for the client.
Enhanced Tic Tac Toe — Interactive Web Game
Sep 2025
Next.js 15 (App Router) · React 19 · JavaScript · CSS · Canvas API · Web Audio API · Turbopack
Live site: https://tic-tac-toe-rho-two-61.vercel.app
▸ Engineered a fully featured browser-based game with two play modes (Player vs Player and Player vs AI), persistent
score tracking, an in-game tutorial system, and a rewards engine to sustain user engagement.
▸ Implemented real-time particle effects using the Canvas API and procedural sound generation using the Web Audio API
— zero external libraries — demonstrating low-level browser API proficiency beyond standard framework usage.
▸ Built on Next.js 15 App Router with React 19 hooks and Turbopack for fast build cycles; showcases versatility in
delivering polished, interactive experiences beyond traditional business web applications.
Sun Rays Foundation — Official Website Redesign (Ongoing)
2026 – Present
Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS
Live site: https://sunraysfoundation.org
▸ Commissioned directly by the Sun Rays Foundation to modernise their existing website after the foundation
discovered my NGO template showcase — a direct conversion of design work into a paid client engagement.
▸ Rebuilding the site from the ground up in Next.js and TypeScript with a fresh contemporary design — overhauling
navigation architecture, strengthening storytelling structure, and delivering a fully responsive mobile-first experience.
▸ Ongoing client retainer covering continued maintenance, iterative feature improvements, and content updates;
represents my first long-term independent client relationship established entirely through portfolio-driven outreach.
T E C H N I C A L
S K I L L S
Frontend: Next.js, React 19, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, Tailwind CSS, CSS3, Canvas API, Web Audio API
Backend:
Django REST Framework, Laravel, Python, MySQL, SQLite
Auth & Infra: JWT Authentication, Cloudinary, cPanel, Passenger WSGI, Vercel, Git, GitHub
Concepts: REST API design & integration, Responsive & mobile-first design, Accessibility-first development, CMS
architecture, Agile / team workflows
Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Client Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Rapid
Learning
E D U C A T I O N
Software Engineering Certification · Moringa SchoolFeb 2025 – Aug 2025
Nairobi, Kenya · Scholarship Recipient
▸ Completed an intensive, industry-aligned software engineering programme covering fullstack web development,
algorithms, data structures, and professional engineering practices.
▸ Led the team in the final Phase 5 capstone project, coordinating technical delivery and achieving outstanding
performance — demonstrating both engineering competence and leadership under real project conditions.
▸ Participated in collaborative group projects simulating professional development environments, building applied skills
in version control, code review, and team-based problem solving.
L A N G U A G E S
English — Proficient
Kiswahili — Intermediate
