James Olal
@jamesolal
Full‑stack developer specializing in React, TypeScript, Node.js and scalable product delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a full‑stack software developer with 7+ years building high‑performance web and mobile applications, specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Flutter.
I have designed and delivered AI‑enabled document processing systems, RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, and secure file handling, and integrated payment and subscription flows.
I led product and technical teams to revamp enterprise systems, ship nurse and HR portals, and reduce manual work through automation and scalable architectures.
I continuously expand expertise in AI/ML integration, Kubernetes, API security, CI/CD automation and cloud deployments to deliver maintainable, performant solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full-Stack Developer
Exacta
Jul 2025 - Present (4 months)
Built an AI-powered document processing app using GPT-3.5-turbo, FastAPI, and React with OCR extraction, secure uploads, and Stripe subscription billing; implemented RESTful APIs with JWT auth and rate limiting and automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
Freelance Software Developer
Acewells Technology
Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 (10 months)
Developed and deployed interactive web applications using React.js and TypeScript for diverse clients, implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Vercel, and improved frontend performance and maintainability.
Technical Lead & Software Developer
Ukiyo Software Limited
Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Led product revamp projects including an airport lounge management system and nurse portal, improving UI scalability by 40% and reducing manual processing time by 50% through React, Ionic, and OutSystems-driven solutions.
Software Developer & Product Manager
Adrian Kenya Limited
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Built and automated HR and vehicle/fuel management modules and digitized processes across seven departments, increasing efficiency by ~30–50% and driving product vision and feature prioritization.
Security Analyst
Adrian Kenya Limited
Jul 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Implemented ELK SIEM for enhanced security monitoring and conducted vulnerability assessments to integrate secure development practices across the organization.
Mobile Developer
Adrian Kenya Limited
Mar 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Developed and launched cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter and Dart and built an ERP mobile app integrated with React dashboard and Python backend, reducing paper usage by 60% and operational costs by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moringa School
Certificate, Software Engineering
Completed advanced software engineering and self-directed coursework focused on practical full-stack and mobile development skills.
African Nazarene University
Certificate, Information Technology
Earned a Certificate in Information Technology and received a Student Academic Award for outstanding academic performance.
Codecademy
Certificate, Full-Stack Development / AI / Web3
Completed continuous-learning coursework in Full-Stack Development, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3.
CodeWars
Certificate, Algorithms / Problem Solving
Engaged in continuous problem-solving and algorithms practice to improve coding proficiency.
Cisco Networking Academy
Certificate, Networking
Completed Networking Essentials coursework through the Cisco Networking Academy.
CyberTalents
Scholarship, Cybersecurity
Awarded the Security Scholarship brought by Trend Micro via CyberTalents.
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Location
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Portfolio
olalkeith.github.io/olal-jamesSalary expectations
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