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Ann Mulwa

@annmulwa

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I build AI-integrated full-stack platforms and scalable backend systems.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote software engineering roles where I can build secure, scalable AI-integrated web platforms, collaborate with distributed teams, and deliver reliable backend and full-stack products.

I've built production platforms for OpenTrace Africa, Lipad Tech Limited, and Digital Qatalyst, including AI-powered agricultural intelligence, fintech payment processing, and secure document management systems.

At OpenTrace Africa, I architected a Node.js and Express.js backend serving 500+ farmers with 99.5% API uptime, integrated ADZA for confidence-scored agricultural insights, and reduced PostgreSQL query response times by 45%. At Lipad Tech, I improved API response times by 40%, secured 100+ RBAC-protected endpoints, and optimized dashboards to load 60% faster.

I bring hands-on experience across React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, cloud deployment, Docker, CI/CD, and AI integrations using Google Gemini and ElevenLabs. I enjoy building secure, maintainable systems that turn complex workflows into reliable products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder, Software Lead & Backend Developer

Current

OpenTrace Africa

Dec 2025 - Present (10 months)

Architected a production-grade RESTful API backend for an AI-powered agricultural intelligence chat platform using Node.js and Express.js, serving 500+ farmers with 99.5% API uptime. Implemented secure JWT-based authentication, integrated AI services, and managed PostgreSQL database with Prisma ORM.

Node PostgreSQL Prisma JWT REST APIs Stripe AI Integration Git

Technical Support Engineer

Mobile Worker Plus

Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)

Provided technical support for a SaaS platform used in permit and workforce management, maintaining a 95%+ ticket resolution rate. Executed contract decommissioning, implemented data retention policies, and led client onboarding end-to-end.

Technical Support Data Management Client Onboarding UAT

Backend Developer

Lipad Tech Limited

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Developed and maintained backend systems for a fintech payment processing platform handling 10,000+ daily transactions. Designed RESTful APIs with RBAC, refactored monolithic endpoints into modular services using NestJS, and optimized PostgreSQL queries.

NestJS TypeScript PostgreSQL JWT REST APIs RBAC

Full-Stack Developer

Digital Qatalyst

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (3 months)

Built a document management and reporting platform using Next.js, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Azure Blob Storage. Designed relational database schemas, developed RESTful CRUD APIs, and containerized the application with Docker.

Next.js React Node.Js Development PostgreSQL Azure Blob Storage Docker REST APIs Git

Electrical Engineering Intern

Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd

May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)

Conducted diagnostics and preventive maintenance on 50+ electrical infrastructure assets, achieving 98% uptime. Contributed to outage resolution and applied Root Cause Analysis to reduce repeat failures.

Preventive Maintenance Root Cause Analysis Transformer Repair

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ALX-Holberton School

Full-Stack Software Engineering Program, Software Engineering

2023 - 2024

Completed a specialized software engineering program focusing on data structures, algorithms, full-stack web development, API design, and database management.