- Reply rate:
- -
- Availability:
- Hourly ($/hour)
- Location:
- Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
- Experience:
- 4 years
Lenox Brown Ogutu
Address: P.O. Box 17, Sigomere, Siaya
Phone: -
Email:-LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lenoxbrown
GitHub: github.com/brownlenox
Portfolio: lenoxbrown-portfolio.netlify.app
Objective
To secure a backend development role where I can leverage my four years of experience in
Django development and expertise in API integrations, payment processing, and database
management, while contributing to scalable and secure web applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Cooperative University of Kenya | 2021 - Present
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Ramba Boys High School | 2017 - 2020
Grade: B+
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Oasis Junior Academy | 2007 - 2016
Marks: 358
Experience
Freelance Django Developer
2020 - Present
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Developed & deployed multiple web applications using Django, Django REST
Framework (DRF), and PostgreSQL.
Implemented secure payment processing with Stripe API, ensuring seamless and
reliable transactions.
Built and optimized RESTful APIs, handling authentication (JWT & OAuth) and
ensuring fast data retrieval.
Integrated third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, social authentication, email
services).
Created custom admin dashboards for managing users, transactions, and analytics.
Used Celery & Redis for background task processing (e.g., automated email
notifications, reports).
Followed best security practices, including CSRF protection, rate limiting, and data
encryption.
Movetech – Junior Developer
2021 - 2022
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Assisted in debugging and optimizing Django-based applications to improve stability
and speed.
Maintained and updated existing applications, ensuring seamless user experiences.
Handled API integrations for business automation and analytics tools.
Assisted in setting up and maintaining Linux-based servers for web application
deployment.
Technical Skills
Backend Development
✔ Django, Django REST Framework (DRF)
✔ FastAPI, Flask
✔ API Development & Integration
✔ Authentication (JWT, OAuth, Token-based)
✔ Celery & Redis for Background Tasks
Database Management
✔ PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite
✔ Database Design & Optimization
✔ Writing & Optimizing Complex Queries
Payment Processing & E-Commerce
✔ Stripe API Integration (Checkout, Payment Intents, Webhooks)
✔ PayPal, MPesa API
✔ Subscription Billing & Recurring Payments
Cloud & Deployment
✔ Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn
✔ AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
✔ CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions)
✔ PythonAnywhere, Railway.app, Heroku
Frontend & UI Development
✔ HTML, CSS, JavaScript
✔ TailwindCSS, Bootstrap
✔ React.js (Basic Knowledge)
Version Control & DevOps
✔ Git & GitHub
✔ Linux (Ubuntu Server)
✔ Shell Scripting & Automation
Certifications
Data Visualization Certificate
Notable Projects
Community Development Investment Platform
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Built a Django-based financial platform for community investment tracking.
Integrated secure user authentication and complex financial reporting dashboards.
Handled real-time transactions and payment processing via Stripe API.
Customer Credit Limit Monitoring System (Business Central Customization)
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Developed a credit monitoring system for tracking customer limits and overdue
payments.
Implemented automated alerts and reports for proactive credit management.
E-Commerce API with Stripe Integration
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Built a Django REST API for an online store, handling products, orders, and
payments.
Integrated Stripe Checkout & Webhooks for seamless payment processing.
Implemented role-based authentication (Admin, Merchant, Customer).
Hobbies & Interests
Bicycle Riding |
Coding & Open Source |
Problem-Solving Challenges
Why Hire Me?
4+ years of Django experience with real-world projects.
Strong API & payment integration skills (Stripe, PayPal, MPesa).
Proficient in building scalable & secure web applications.
Expertise in cloud deployment & DevOps tools.
