Atlanta, GA
+1 (978) 710-9475

Eric Gitangu

Full-Stack Engineer

Building scalable backend systems that connect communities

10+
Years Experience
80+
Certifications
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About Me

A decade of building scalable systems across fintech, telecom, and enterprise platforms

Professional Summary

Full-stack software engineer with 10+ years of experience and strong backend expertise, architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance applications across telecommunications, fintech, and enterprise platforms. Expert in Python, Node.js, and Java with deep experience in APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures powering billing, subscription, and payment systems. Proven track record managing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis at scale with replication, sharding, and high-availability configurations. Proficient in React/Next.js for frontend delivery. Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, passionate about building technology that connects communities across Africa.

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years full-stack with backend focus
  • Expert Python, Node.js, Java developer
  • Microservices & event-driven architect
  • Billing & payment systems specialist
  • Web3/Blockchain certified developer
  • Based in Nairobi, Kenya
10+
Years Experience
80+
Certifications
50+
Technologies
30+
Projects

Primary Tech Stack

PythonNode.jsJavaPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisKafkaAWSKubernetesDockerReactTypeScript
Career Progression

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US-based
Kenya-based
Milestone

Experience

A journey through fintech, telecom, and enterprise platforms

Education

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Minor: Mathematics

Microsoft Scholarship Recipient (2012-2013)Google Scholarship Recipient (2011-2012)Dean's List (2011-2015)Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honor Society

Skills & Expertise

A decade of backend-focused full-stack engineering

Core Competencies

Projects

Selected work across fintech, AI/ML, blockchain, and enterprise platforms

PawaCloud Assistant — AI Cloud Advisor
Featured
AI/ML

AI chatbot with Gemini 2.5 Flash, Rust+PyO3 text processing, SSE streaming, Google OAuth, and PostgreSQL persistence on GCP Cloud Run

PythonFastAPIRustPyO3Gemini AI+9
CodeDemo
BSD Engine — Business Services Diagnostic
Enterprise

Full-stack business diagnostics platform with Rust scoring engine, Next.js 16 dashboard, Recharts visualizations, and AI narrative generation via AWS Bedrock

RustAxumNext.jsTypeScriptRecharts+4
CodeDemo
Wave Application — ML Engineer
Featured
AI/ML

Full-stack polyglot submission for Wave's Senior ML Engineer role with Next.js 16 PWA, Rust+PyO3 Lambda backend, and AWS CDK infrastructure

Next.jsRustPythonAWS CDKBedrock+4
CodeDemo
Secure Messenger Desktop
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Security/AppSec

Electron + React + TypeScript secure messenger with real-time WebSocket sync, AES-256-GCM encryption, SQLite storage, and Prometheus/Grafana observability

ElectronReactTypeScriptSQLiteRedux Toolkit+4
CodeDemo
UniCorns - Multi-Tenant SaaS Super-App
Featured
Enterprise

Comprehensive multi-tenant business platform for African SMBs with 5 Rust microservices, healthcare EMR, M-Pesa payments, and AI features

RustAWS LambdaDynamoDBNext.jsKotlin+2
CodeDemo
Interactive Resume with AI Chatbot
Featured
AI/ML

Modern interactive resume with AI-powered chatbot, career visualizations, and downloadable formats

Next.jsTypeScriptAI/LLMRechartsTailwind CSS+1
CodeDemo
PowerHub QA Mobile Dashboard
Featured
Enterprise

Mobile-first QA dashboard for monitoring PowerHub solar energy infrastructure across Africa

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSChart.jsPostgreSQL+1
Demo
Deveric Tech Blog
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Content

Technical blog covering software engineering, AI/ML, cloud architecture, and development practices

GhostNode.jsPostgreSQLDockerFly.io
Demo
ElimuAI
AI/ML

AI-powered learning platform with ElizaOS, Next.js, and AWS Serverless

Next.jsTypeScriptAWS LambdaDynamoDBOpenAI
Code
PayGoHub
Fintech

Solar Pay-As-You-Go platform managing customer payments, loans, and installations for energy access in Africa

ASP.NET CoreC#PostgreSQLRedisAzure
Refleckt Journal
Featured
AI/ML

AI-powered journaling app with sentiment analysis, insights, and PWA support

RustNext.jsAWSOpenAIPostgreSQL
CodeDemo
Vishnu Systems AI/ML Scanner
Security/AppSec

AI/ML vulnerability scanner for medical applications and devices

PythonTensorFlowAWSReactNode.js
Deveric Portfolio
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Portfolio

Personal portfolio showcasing projects, blog, certifications, and professional journey

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSMDXUpstash Redis+1
CodeDemo
BawBab Digital Address Platform
Enterprise

C2B & B2B logistics infrastructure for last-mile delivery in Africa

ReactNode.jsAzureKafkaMongoDB+1
Inventory Management System
Enterprise

PWA with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript for inventory tracking

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSPostgreSQL
Code
Web3 Crypto-Blockchain DApp
Blockchain

Decentralized application supporting ETH, SOL, BTC with smart contracts and oracles

Next.jsSolidityWeb3.jsthirdWebSanity
Code
Headless eCommerce
E-commerce

Next.js/Swell JAMStack implementation with full checkout and billing integration

Next.jsSwellStripeTailwind CSS
Code
Paul Ledama Sekento Memorial
Portfolio

A loving tribute website celebrating the life of Paul Ledama Sekento (1983–2026) with biography, tributes, gallery, and funeral programme

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSnext-themesPWA+1
CodeDemo

Certifications

80+ certifications across cloud, backend, blockchain, and AI/ML

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Blockchain SpecializationMeta Back-End Developer SpecializationMeta React SpecializationKubernetes: MicroservicesRust for Data EngineeringTensorFlow for AI/ML

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