4WINDS Ltd
Live4WINDS
Website for a Nairobi event production company working across East Africa — services, signature productions and a showreel.
Next.jsCorporate siteEvents
Available for new projects
Nathan B. Kamau
Software Engineer · Designer · AI Graduate
I build
web platforms
Full-stack developer with a security-first mindset — turning ambitious concepts into high-performance web applications on React.js, AWS & Google Cloud.
- 4+
- Years experience
- 10+
- Projects built
- 5
- Sites live now
- MSc
- AI candidate
- Nairobi, Kenya
- dev@nathanburugu.online
- (+254) 704 596 380
Recent work for4WINDSUjuzi DigitalSocio-Sphere InitiativeGreenPulseEAEP
Tools I work with
- React.js
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Node.js
- Express.js
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Docker
- GitHub Actions
- Figma
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Final Cut Pro
Portfolio
Selected Works
5 sites in production today. Open any of them — they are all live.
Full archive
Ujuzi Digital
LiveUjuzi Digital E-Learning
E-learning platform for the Kenyan CBC — curriculum-aligned interactive books, lessons and real-time progress on web and mobile.
React.jsNext.jsNode.jsAWSPostgreSQL
Socio-Sphere Initiative (SSI)
LiveSocio-Sphere Initiative
Website for a Nairobi NGO advancing social inclusion, equity and empowerment for youth, women and girls, and persons with disabilities.
Next.jsNon-profitImpact
Ujuzi Digital Publishers Ltd
LiveUjuzi Digital Publishers
Company site for a Nairobi publisher — services, book catalogue, events and a route for authors to get published.
Next.jsPublishingCompany site
GreenPulse Climate Institute (GPCI)
LiveGreenPulse Climate Institute
Website for a Kenyan climate institute running community programmes in agroforestry, green jobs and climate education.
Next.jsNon-profitClimate
Posters, video and earlier software projects are in the full archive.
Creative
Design & Motion
Campaign posters and short-form video made alongside the engineering work. Tap any piece to see it full size or play it.
Posters & flyers
4Video & motion graphics
4Career
Work Experience
From intern to lead developer — a track record of delivery and growth.
2023 — 2026
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
2023 — 2026
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
Software Developer & Designer
CurrentEast African Educational Publishers
- Architected and led full-stack development of the Ujuzi Digital LMS
- Built a company-wide project management portal — 35% workflow improvement
- Coordinated quarterly ISO 27001-aligned security reviews
- Managed a team of developers and designers across concurrent projects
React.jsNext.jsNode.jsAWSPostgreSQL
2022 — 2023
Cahenyo
Kiambu, Kikuyu
2022 — 2023
Cahenyo
Kiambu, Kikuyu
Software Developer
Cahenyo Ventures
- Built production full-stack apps with React.js, Next.js and Node.js
- Implemented Redux, Zustand and React Query state management patterns
- Integrated third-party payment and communication APIs via REST
- Achieved 40% page load improvement through code splitting and caching
Next.jsNode.jsReduxZustandPostgreSQL
2021 — 2022
Ndosha
Chogoria
2021 — 2022
Ndosha
Chogoria
Software Developer Intern
Ndosha Limited
- Developed responsive web apps with modern JavaScript frameworks
- Debugged and optimised code to improve application performance
- Contributed to UI/UX improvements and REST API integrations
React.jsNode.jsREST API
2018 — 2020
Astrodream
Nairobi, Ruaraka
2018 — 2020
Astrodream
Nairobi, Ruaraka
Software Developer Intern
Astrodream Limited
- Built interactive UIs with React.js and Next.js
- Applied AWS and Google Cloud best practices
- Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
React.jsAWSGoogle CloudCI/CD
2020
EAKO
Kiambu, Kikuyu
2020
EAKO
Kiambu, Kikuyu
Hardware Operator
EAKO Limited
- Installed, configured and maintained hardware systems
- Troubleshot hardware malfunctions and performed necessary repairs
- Ensured systems were updated and optimised for performance
Background
Education & Certifications
Academic foundations and continued learning that back every line of code.
In Progress
MSc in Artificial Intelligence
Open University of Kenya
2026 — Ongoing
Konza, Kenya
Developing deep expertise in machine learning, neural networks, and intelligent system design. Building strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to data-driven systems and AI-powered applications.
Machine Learning & Neural NetworksData-Driven System DesignAI Application Development
Completed
BSc Software Development
KCA University (KCAU)
2020 — 2024
Ruaraka, Nairobi
Gained strong foundational knowledge and practical engineering skills that continue to shape my career. Covered software architecture, databases, algorithms, and Human-Computer Interaction.
Software Architecture & DesignHuman-Computer InteractionDatabase SystemsAlgorithms & Data Structures
Certifications
Cloud Architecture Certificate
Online · 2023
Cloud Security Certificate
Online · 2023
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Online · 2022
Certificate in Graphic Design
Institute of Graphic Technologies · 2018
Expertise
Technical Arsenal
Technologies and tools I use to build fast, secure, and beautiful products.
Frontend
React.jsNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptTailwind CSSGSAPFramer Motion
Backend & Database
Node.jsExpress.jsREST APIsGraphQLPostgreSQLMongoDB
Cloud & DevOps
AWSGoogle CloudDockerGitHub ActionsVercelCloudflareCI/CD
Design & Creative
FigmaAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignFinal Cut ProCanva
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationActive ListeningPresentationNegotiation
Languages
EnglishNative
KiswahiliFluent
FrenchBeginner