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
Available for new projects
About
Hi, I'm Nathan
I'm a software engineer and designer in Nairobi. I build full-stack web platforms end to end, from the database to the interface, and I design the posters and video that go out alongside them.
I'm currently Publicity & Promotions Officer at East African Educational Publishers, where I was promoted after three years as Software Developer & Designer. The role adds working with authors and the media to the design and software work I still do there. I'm also studying for an MSc in Artificial Intelligence.
- Based in
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Engineering
- React.js, Next.js, Node.js, AWS & Google Cloud
- Design
- Campaign posters, video and motion graphics
- Studying
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Open University of Kenya
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.
2026 — Present
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
2026 — Present
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
Publicity & Promotions Officer
CurrentEast African Educational Publishers
- Promoted from Software Developer & Designer following appraisal
- Lead publicity and promotions for the company's books and campaigns
- Liaise with authors and the media on book publicity and coverage
- Design campaign posters, flyers and short-form promo video
- Continue to build and maintain the company's software and web platforms
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFinal Cut ProReact.jsNext.js
2023 — 2026
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
2023 — 2026
EAEP
Nairobi, Embakasi
Software Developer & Designer
East 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
Website packages
Your business, online
in weeks, not months.
Every package includes domain, hosting, professional email, SSL, a CMS and 1,000 free printed business cards.
Starter
KES25,000
Live in 1 week
Website
- Up to 5 custom pages
- CMS to edit text and images
- Domain and hosting for 1 year
- 2 professional emails
- Mobile-friendly, SSL secured
- Contact form, WhatsApp and Maps
- 2 months of support
Design
- Business card design
- 1,000 printed cards, free
- 15-second promo video
- Email signature design
- 3 social media graphics
- Brand colour styling
Business
KES55,000
Live in 2–3 weeks
Everything in Starter +
- Up to 10 pages
- 5 professional emails
- Blog or news section
- Google search and Maps setup
- Speed-tuned for mobile
- Visitor analytics
- 3 months of support
Design
- T-shirt or polo design
- 5 branded shirts, free
- 30-second promo video
- Logo design or refresh
- Logo animation
- 5 social media graphics
Complete
KES85,000
Live in 3–4 weeks
Everything in Business +
- 10 professional emails
- Accept M-Pesa and bank payments
- Online bookings or orders
- 6 months support and maintenance
- Daily backups
- Team training session
Design
- Hoodie design
- 2 branded hoodies, free
- 60-second promo video
- Full brand kit
- Email signatures for your team
- Poster or flyer design
How to pay
50% to start, 50% at launch
M-PesaBank transferPrices in KES