Software Engineer / Full-Stack Developer

Hi there, I'm Hector John.Engineering High-End Digital Products.

Focused on solving problems through architectures and seamless user interfaces. I bridge the gap between complex engineering logic and intuitive design.

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Kheem Technologies

The Philosophy.

I didn't start in front of a screen. I started with aircraft blueprints, mechanical systems, and environments where precision isn't optional. Studying Aeronautical Engineering taught me how to think before I wrote my first line of code. That mindset never left.

When I moved into software, I noticed the parallels immediately. A well-built system works like a well-built machine — predictable, resilient, and easy to maintain. That's what I aim for every time.

I don't overcomplicate things. I figure out what actually needs to be built, then build it properly. No wasted motion, no unnecessary complexity.

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Outside the Terminal

When I'm not building software, you'll probably find me near aircraft — it's a lingering fascination from my engineering days. I also box to clear my head, swim to reset, and game when I need to turn my brain off completely. These aren't productivity hacks. They're just things I enjoy.

Aircrafts Boxing Swimming Gaming

How I Work

I'm structured but flexible. I like clarity — clear requirements, realistic timelines, and honest communication. I don't guess. I ask questions, find the real problem, then build the solution. If something needs to change along the way, we adapt. No ego, just execution.

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Boxing
Swimming
Gaming
My Core Stack
React/Next.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTailwind CSSPostgreSQLMongoDBSanityStrapiRESTful APIsAI IntegrationsGit/CI/CDUI/UX Implementation

Frontend Developer

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

Chacha Technologies

  • • Led the frontend redesign of Mahanaim College's website, improving usability across 5 user journeys.
  • • Integrated WordPress CMS for dynamic content management, increasing online enrollments by 12%.
  • • Architected scalable frontend infrastructure achieving 95+ PageSpeed scores.

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Apr 2024 - Present

Freelance

  • • Built and delivered full-stack applications for clients across e-commerce, ed-tech, and healthcare.
  • • Integrated payment systems including M-Pesa, Stripe, and PayPal for seamless transactions.
  • • Developed custom solutions ranging from employee management systems to AI-powered platforms.
  • • Worked with businesses from barbershops to hotels — each with unique needs and constraints.

UI/UX Designer & Educator

Sept 2024 - Dec 2025

IYF Academy

  • • Conducted programming and UI/UX lessons for 60+ students, achieving an 85% course completion rate.
  • • Revamped the academy's learning interfaces, increasing student engagement metrics by 50%.

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I’m currently accepting new projects and full-time opportunities. Let’s build you a solution that matters.

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