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Derek Muriuki

Software Developer Python & Django Developer Linux & Infrastructure Web Development Founder of Devlynx

I build platforms from scratch - and keep them running under pressure.

Software developer in Nairobi working in Python, Django and Linux. I'm Full Stack Developer and DevOps Engineer at ADRES Group and build my own products on the side - taking platforms from scratch to a stable production server, and keeping them running when it matters.

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Derek MuriukiNairobi, KE

Build it, ship it,
keep it running

Most projects need more than a website. I take platforms from the first client meeting to a stable production server - and keep looking after them once they're live.

01

Platforms & web apps

Custom PHP/MySQL, Django and FastAPI backends, and WordPress with Oxygen Builder and ACF - CMSs, member areas, forums and dashboards.

e.g. IE Hub for Africa, COMESA
02

Payments & integrations

M-Pesa Daraja C2B with automatic bill reconciliation, SMS alerts, email and CRM flows (Fluent Forms, FluentCRM), and REST APIs for mobile clients.

e.g. Timaji Water
03

Infrastructure & DevOps

Linux and cPanel/Plesk servers, domain and server migrations, DNS, security incident remediation, caching and performance tuning.

e.g. LVBC, IGAD FSI migration
04

Mobile field apps

React Native (Expo) apps for staff in the field - camera and on-device OCR, QR lookup, GPS capture - talking to the same backend as the dashboard.

e.g. Timaji meter reader, SMWCS

Platforms built, migrated or maintained for

Four steps,
no surprises

  1. 01

    Discover

    I run the discovery meetings myself - goals, users, content, and what already exists that we can keep.

  2. 02

    Build

    On a staging copy first, with the stack chosen to suit the client and the team who will run it.

  3. 03

    Launch

    Planned staging-to-production cutovers: data migration, database search-replace, and DNS and email preserved.

  4. 04

    Keep it running

    Security fixes, outages, caching and performance work after go-live - the part most projects skip.

“Exceptional work! Delivered the project ahead of schedule with outstanding quality.”
- nams & kyle
“Highly recommend! Great communication and attention to detail throughout the project.”
- Sarah Johnson
“Your portfolio is a true testament to your hard work and dedication. Each project reflects a deep understanding of the subject matter.”
- Ouma, Tonny

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