Altair Retro Ltd · Westlands · July 2024
Web Development Intern
- Maintained and updated the company website using WordPress and HTML
- Improved SEO performance and implemented security enhancements
Kenya · Full-Stack Developer
Building clear, production-minded products across frontend and backend.
Fullstack developer trained through the ALX Software Engineering program, with hands-on experience using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and MySQL.
Profile
Focused on usable interfaces and reliable backend delivery.
- Location: Kenya
- Email: mikechege171@gmail.com
- Open to full-stack engineering roles
About
Fullstack developer with a design-first lens.
Comfortable building interfaces with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, and developing Python backends supported by MySQL data layers.
Background in UI/UX and conversion-focused design adds an eye for clear structure, trust, and purposeful user journeys.
Skills
Technical skill set
Practical tools across frontend, backend, design, and collaborative delivery.
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
Backend & Data
- Python
- MySQL
- Nginx
Design
- Figma
- UI/UX Design
- Design Systems
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
Tools & Practice
- Git
- Agile/Collaborative Workflows
Currently Building Depth In
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
Experience
Freelance · Nairobi · 2024-Present
Web Development Fulltime
- Built and deployed marketing sites for small businesses.
- Built a portfolio for multiple clients for personal branding.
- Built e-commerce sites for small businesses.
Projects
Selected work
Hands-on projects spanning product interfaces, backend logic, and deployment fundamentals.
E-sell Portfolio
Next.js · React · TypeScript
Final-year e-commerce web application built for the ALX Software Engineering program.
- Implemented a modern, componentized frontend using React and Next.js.
- Used TypeScript to improve type safety and development reliability.
EazyURL Shortener
Python · JavaScript · MySQL · Nginx
Collaboratively developed a URL-shortening web service to simplify sharing of long links, including generation, storage, and redirection workflows.
- Shared development and debugging across the team to keep backend and user-facing flows reliable.
- Michael led frontend development and documentation efforts while contributing hands-on debugging support for the interface.
- Why: Michael's creative approach to frontend development adds aesthetic value to our project. His skills in documentation ensure that our project is well-documented for users and developers alike, and his debugging skills contribute to a seamless user interface.
Airbnb Clone (v1–v4)
Python · HTML · MySQL · Nginx
Developed a mobile-first clone of a short/long-term rental marketplace across four iterative versions.
- Built core property listing and booking flows with a Python backend.
- Added MySQL persistence to support listings and booking workflows.
Education
ALX Certified Fullstack Designer/Developer
Intensive software engineering and design training focused on clarity, rhythm, and conversion-focused design methodologies.
Design Approach
Each engagement starts with a clear business goal and a focused design system.
Work is built around real problems with measurable outcomes, with emphasis on clarity, trust, and interfaces that perform with purpose.
Contact
Let's build production-grade experiences.
Open to opportunities where product quality, usability, and engineering craft matter.