Portrait of Jacob Kyule

Senior Software Engineer • Nairobi, Kenya

Hi, I’m Jacob Kyule.

I build modern web, backend, and mobile solutions with a strong focus on clean architecture, scalability, and user-centered digital experiences.

About Me

Building technology with both technical depth and human understanding.

My name is Jacob Kyule, and I am a Senior Software Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and social science insight to software development, allowing me to build solutions that are not only technically sound, but also deeply user-centered.

I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. This combination has shaped the way I approach technology — with an appreciation for both system design and human behavior. It enables me to create digital experiences that are practical, scalable, and meaningful to the people who use them.

Over the years, I have built hands-on experience in web and mobile development, working across the full software lifecycle from idea to implementation. My portfolio includes more than 10 projects that reflect my growth, creativity, and commitment to delivering high-quality digital products.

My technical toolkit includes frontend technologies such as Next.js, React, Redux, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, and Laravel Filament; backend development with Node.js, CakePHP, and Laravel; mobile development with React Native, Expo, and Kotlin; databases including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB; as well as tools and infrastructure such as Git, GitHub, Postman, Bash, Zsh, Linux virtual machines, and Microsoft Azure.

I am passionate about continuous growth, meaningful collaboration, and building software that creates real value. I’m always open to connecting with other professionals, contributing to impactful projects, and exploring new opportunities in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Portfolio

Selected Projects

A selection of projects I have built across backend systems, APIs, web apps, frontend products, and full-stack development.

Delware project

Delware

Enterprise Resource Planning platform built with CakePHP.

  • CakePHP
  • PHP
  • SQL Server
Boss Machine API project

Boss Machine API

Backend and API-focused application built with JavaScript and Express.

  • Express.js
  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • React
BuyItNow ecommerce project

BuyItNow

Modern e-commerce platform with product flows, media storage, and payments.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Stripe
  • MongoDB
News Reader project

News Reader

A React-based news application with filtering and state management.

  • React
  • Redux
  • JavaScript
Expenses Tracker project

Expenses Tracker

A clean expense management project focused on usability and visibility.

  • React
  • Redux
  • JavaScript
Cute Pets Web App

Cute Pets Web App

A friendly frontend project for browsing and exploring pet adoption flows.

  • React
  • JavaScript
Online Store project

Online Store

An e-commerce style frontend experience built with React and Redux.

  • React
  • Redux
Jammming project

Jammming

A music-oriented React application built with JavaScript.

  • React
  • JavaScript
Appointments Planner project

Appointments Planner

A scheduling-focused application built with React and JavaScript.

  • React
  • JavaScript
Film Finder project

Film Finder

A lightweight movie discovery project built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
Cafe Menu project

Cafe Menu

A simple and elegant static project focused on clean presentation.

  • HTML
  • CSS
Fotomatic project

Fotomatic

A responsive landing page project with strong layout and presentation work.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design
Magazine project

Magazine

An editorial-style project showcasing grid-based layout skills.

  • HTML
  • CSS Grid
  • Responsive Design
Color Markers project

Color Markers

A foundational CSS project focused on visuals and styling basics.

  • HTML
  • CSS
Skyline project

Skyline

A responsive visual project demonstrating layout and creative styling.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design
Tea Cozy project

Tea Cozy

A responsive static website project with a polished and balanced layout.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design

Toolkit

Technology Stack

Frameworks, languages, databases, tools, and infrastructure I use across web, mobile, backend, and cloud-based development.

LaravelLaravel
FilamentFilament
Node.jsNode.js
CakePHPCakePHP
AzureAzure
VercelVercel
NetlifyNetlify
LinuxLinux
BashBash
ZshZsh
PHPPHP
JavaJava
PythonPython
HTMLHTML
CSSCSS
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
BootstrapBootstrap
JavaScriptJavaScript
jQueryjQuery
ReactReact
ReduxRedux
Next.jsNext.js
MongoDBMongoDB
SQLiteSQLite
MySQLMySQL
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
SQL ServerSQL Server
PrismaPrisma
GitHubGitHub
GitGit