Reliability
I build systems that remain dependable when real users and real transactions rely on them.
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Evans Kipngeno
Cheruiyot
Backend & Full-Stack Engineer
I build reliable backend systems, APIs, and production-ready web applications.
I build backend systems, APIs, and full-stack applications with Python, Django, Next.js, and PostgreSQL. I also handle Docker-based deployments, CI/CD, third-party integrations, and production infrastructure.
PythonDjangoDjango RESTNext.jsPostgreSQLDockerAWS
Backend • APIs • Full-Stack • DevOps
Django + DRF
What I work on
Day-to-day, this is the kind of work I actually do.
Web Applications
Full-stack apps built with Django, Laravel, or Next.js from auth flows to deployment.
REST API Development
APIs with Django REST Framework or Express, including M-Pesa Daraja integration and webhook handling.
Authentication & Security
JWT auth, role-based access control, and securing payment callbacks.
Database Design
PostgreSQL and MySQL schemas that hold up under real usage, not just in development.
About
Building software that works in the real world.
Backend engineering, APIs, and the infrastructure behind dependable applications.
I'm a backend and full-stack engineer based in Eldoret, focused on building reliable applications, APIs, and the infrastructure behind them.
My primary stack is Python and Django, with experience across REST APIs, PostgreSQL, authentication, third-party integrations, and production deployments. I also work with Next.js, Laravel, Docker, and CI/CD when a project requires a broader full-stack approach.
I enjoy working on the parts of software that need to be dependable from payment integrations and database design to deployment, monitoring, and solving production issues.
Based in
Eldoret, Kenya
Focus
Backend & Full-Stack Engineering
Core stack
Python · Django · PostgreSQL
Engineering principles
How I approach engineering
The principles I try to bring into the systems and products I build.
Simplicity
I prefer clear architecture and maintainable solutions over unnecessary complexity.
Ownership
I care about the full lifecycle of a system, from API design and development to deployment and debugging.
Day-to-day
What I work on
Backend systemsREST APIsPayment integrationsDatabase designCloud deploymentProduction debugging
Technical Expertise
Building reliable products from backend architecture to production.
Backend Engineering
PythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkLaravelFlaskNode.js / Express.js
REST APIsJWT AuthenticationRole-Based Access ControlBackground JobsWebSocketsThird-Party API Integrations
Frontend Engineering
Next.jsReactTypeScriptJavaScriptHTML5 / CSS3Tailwind CSS
Responsive InterfacesAPI IntegrationComponent Architecture
Data & Databases
PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBSQLiteRedis
Database DesignQuery OptimizationData ModelingCaching
DevOps & Cloud
Docker & ComposeGitHub ActionsTerraformAWSLinux / BashNginxVPS / cPanel DeploymentWinston LoggingUptimeRobot Monitoring
CI/CDContainerizationDeploymentInfrastructure as CodeMonitoring
Integrations & tooling from production work
M-Pesa Daraja APIAfrica's TalkingCloudinaryCeleryRedisWebSocketsJWTDockerGitHub ActionsTerraform
What I specialize in
01
Backend Systems
Designing APIs and backend services with Django, authentication, background processing, real-time capabilities, and third-party integrations.
02
DevOps & Production Infrastructure
Containerizing applications, automating deployments, managing Linux/Nginx environments, and building reliable production infrastructure.
03
Full-Stack Product Engineering
Building complete applications from database and API architecture through responsive frontend experiences.
Projects
A selection of things I've built. Some are live, some are personal projects I use to learn.
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Featured
Full-Stack
Women Empowerment SDGs Platform
A MERN platform connecting women entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship opportunities. Built with role-based access and content management.
MongoDB
Express.js
React.js
Node.js
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Featured
Full-Stack
Learning Management System
LMS with separate dashboards for students, instructors, and admins. Includes automated certificate generation and progress tracking.
React.js
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
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Featured
Full-Stack
AI Buddy Study
A study assistance app built during a hackathon. Uses AI APIs to help students plan and organize their study sessions.
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
AI API
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Full-Stack
Ecommerce Platform
Full-stack ecommerce site with product management, cart, and an admin dashboard for tracking orders.
React.js
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
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Backend
Roommate Finder
A Django backend for finding compatible roommates. Uses a weighted matching algorithm, real-time WebSocket chat via Django Channels, and SMS notifications through Africa's Talking.
Django
DRF
Next.js 14
PostgreSQL
+2
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DevOps
SMS Hub Pro
Production SMS platform with Docker containerization, GitHub Actions CI/CD, Terraform for infrastructure, and Winston structured logging with UptimeRobot monitoring.
Node.js
Express.js
Docker
GitHub Actions
+1
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Featured
Backend
School Dashboard
A full-stack school management dashboard with Dockerized setup, CI/CD automation via GitHub Actions, and deployment to Linux/Nginx servers.
Django
Python
PostgreSQL
What I bring to a team
Not a list of buzzwords here's what I actually do when I join a project.
I fix things that are broken in production
Reversal bugs in a Django POS system, SMS delivery failures via Africa's Talking, M-Pesa callback URLs that weren't firing I've tracked down and fixed these in live systems.
I handle deployment, not just the code
Dockerizing apps, setting up GitHub Actions CI/CD, deploying to VPS and cPanel, configuring Nginx. I don't hand off a repo and hope it runs.
I work across the stack when needed
A Laravel CMS for a SACCO client, a Next.js frontend for a Django API, consolidating M-Pesa Daraja callback URLs across client integrations. Real projects, real deadlines.
A look at my terminal
The kind of commands I run during a normal work session.
bash: evans@workstation
evans@workstation:~$
Education
2024, Completed
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Eldoret National Polytechnic
Software development, database management, network administration, and systems analysis.
Software Development FundamentalsDatabase Management SystemsNetwork AdministrationSystems Analysis & Design
2025 (June to November)
Software Engineering Program
PLP Academy
Project-based bootcamp covering full-stack development and modern engineering practices.
Full-stack Web DevelopmentPython & DjangoWeb TechnologiesStartup building
Currently learning
- Advanced Django and DRF patterns
- Cloud architecture and deployment strategies
- API security best practices
Beyond the code
What I care about when I'm not shipping features.
Technology & Innovation
- Exploring emerging tech trends
- AI/ML applications in backend systems
- Cloud computing and infrastructure
- Open source contributions
Problem Solving
- Debugging production issues
- System design challenges
- Performance optimization
- Payment integration puzzles
Learning & Growth
- Reading tech blogs and docs
- Attending developer meetups
- Building side projects to learn new tools
- Mentoring at TechBridge Africa
Mentorship
I'm grateful to be mentored by Kiprotich Mibei Amos, a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. His guidance has shaped how I approach backend systems and DevOps not just the code, but how you think about reliability, monitoring, and keeping things running in production. Having someone who's been through it challenge your assumptions makes a real difference.
GitHub
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What clients say
Feedback from people I've worked with.
“Evans built our NGO platform from scratch and delivered beyond expectations. His technical skills and communication made the whole process smooth.”Project Lead, Women Empowerment SDGs Platform