Hey 👋, I'm Dickens! — Full-Stack Developer | Backend Engineer | Open Source Contributor.

I'm a Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications in the Fintech, Insurtech, HR systems, AI solutions and SaaS industries. I specialize in backend development with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and microservice architectures, and I have led engineering efforts for startups and remote teams across Africa and the globe.

I’m passionate about solving real-world problems through open-source contributions, clean code, and efficient system design. I enjoy turning ideas into robust, user-centered products—whether it’s building an ERP system from scratch, integrating AI APIs, or reducing cloud infrastructure costs with serverless deployments.

🔧 My Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, React, Vue.js, Express.js
• Architecture & APIs: REST, GraphQL, Microservices, Event-Driven Systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub), System Design
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CI/CD, Serverless
• Security & Testing: OAuth2, JWT, SAML | Jest, Cypress, Supertest
• AI & Emerging Tech: OpenAI API, LangChain, Pinecone
• Tools & Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Notion, Webhooks

📌 Key Highlights

• 🚀 Founder of Spark.co.ke — A business management platform for beauty & wellness
• 🌍 Built cross-border fintech apps used in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria & Uganda
• 🔒 Designed secure APIs with JWT, OAuth2, and advanced rate limiting
• 💡 Open-source contributor to blockchain, LMS, and healthcare projects
• Commnunity facilitator - Pamoja Community link
• 📫 Let's Connect
• 📂 Portfolio
• 📝 Resume
• 💬 Email me at: dickensjuma13@gmail.com

🔗 LinkedIn | GitHub | Medium |

• 🎯 Fun Facts
• 🧠 Currently learning: AI, ML, DevOps, system design
• 🍽 Favorite food: Chapati
• 🤝 Always open to remote backend/full-stack roles, collaborations, or mentorship

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