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Benny – React, Python, Next.js, experts in Lemon.io

Benny

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Full-stack Web Developer|Middle

Benny – React, Python, Next.js

Benny is a middle-level full-stack developer with around 5 years of experience in React, Next.js, and Python. He demonstrates strong communication, stakeholder management, and a pragmatic, product-focused approach. Benny has led teams and contributed to both frontend and backend architecture. He thrives in collaborative environments and is well-suited for dynamic, fast-moving projects. Additionally, he brings valuable skills for working with startups, including adaptability, rapid problem-solving, and the ability to navigate evolving requirements effectively.

4 years of commercial experience in
Accounting
Administration
Business intelligence
Healthtech
Retail
Direct sales
AI software
Enterprise software
Web development
Software development
Main technologies
React
4 years
Python
5 years
Next.js
3.5 years
Typescript
4 years
AWS
3 years
Additional skills
Node.js
Django
React Native
JavaScript
Prisma
PostgreSQL
Vercel
Direct hire
Possible
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Experience Highlights

Lead Software Developer
Feb 2025 - Oct 20258 months
Project Overview

A smart inventory and sales management platform designed for mobile phone retail businesses in emerging markets. The product digitizes day-to-day shop operations by enabling real-time stock tracking down to device model, color, and IMEI, along with fast sales recording and automatic profit calculations. It provides low-stock and reorder alerts, daily sales reports delivered via messaging channels, and comprehensive repair and warranty tracking. The platform also maintains customer purchase histories and leverages AI-driven insights to help shop owners anticipate demand, optimize pricing, and improve margins.

Project gallery:
Portfolio example for JengaBiz by Benny, Software developer
Portfolio example for JengaBiz by Benny, Software developer
Responsibilities:
  • Designed and built the front-end and backend architecture from inception to production;
  • Implemented real-time inventory and sales tracking, including profit calculations and low-stock alerts;
  • Integrated WhatsApp reporting and M-Pesa payments;
  • Built customer, repair, and warranty management features;
  • Developed reusable front-end components and dashboards for non-technical users;
  • Wrote unit, integration, and end-to-end tests and handled production debugging and deployments.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
Prisma
Node.js
React
Typescript
Software Developer
Aug 2021 - Jun 20253 years 9 months
Project Overview

An open-source digital platform designed to support large-scale mental health interventions across distributed teams. Built with PostgreSQL, Next.js, and Node.js, the system centralizes complex workflows such as real-time data capture, clinical safeguarding processes, operational automation, and program monitoring. The platform was developed from the ground up and evolved into a production-grade system used at scale to support mental health programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Developed and maintained a digital hub supporting 200,000+ students and 400 fellows;
  • Integrated an AI-driven fidelity rating system to assess program quality and effectiveness;
  • Built real-time reporting systems and interactive dashboards using React, Next.js, and Python;
  • Designed and maintained scalable back-end architecture with Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript;
  • Collaborated on UI/UX improvements, boosting usability and adoption across programs;
  • Led frontend development with React/Next.js, integrated with APIs.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
Prisma
Typescript
PostgreSQL
Vercel
React
Node.js
Python
Lead Front-end Developer
May 2024 - Jan 20258 months
Project Overview

A behavioral market research platform that shifts decision-making from stated preferences to observed behaviors. It enables companies to make strategic choices with statistical confidence, grounding insights in real user actions rather than self-reported data.

Responsibilities:
  • Built automated survey systems to streamline AI-powered market research;
  • Redesigned and optimized the agency’s website, improving performance and user experience;
  • Developed data ingestion pipelines and optimized workflows for analytics and reporting;
  • Enhanced data processing efficiency to deliver faster insights for clients;
  • Implemented UI/UX improvements.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
React
PostgreSQL
Vercel
Python
Lead Software Developer
Jan 2024 - May 20244 months
Project Overview

A mobile-first, integrated platform designed to enable precision agriculture at scale for smallholder farmers in low-resource environments. The system provides tools and insights to optimize farming practices, improve crop yields, and support sustainable agricultural operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Designed and built the full-stack architecture from inception to production;
  • Implemented farm, crop, and plant domain models with lifecycle tracking;
  • Integrated weather and environmental data APIs to power forecasts and risk alerts;
  • Built analytics pipelines and dashboards for farm performance insights.
  • Implemented calendar-based scheduling and alerting systems for farm operations;
  • Developed an AI-driven recommendation for agronomic decisions;
  • Wrote unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Handled deployment, monitoring, and production debugging.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
React
PostgreSQL
Prisma
Typescript
Python
Software Developer
Nov 2023 - Apr 20245 months
Project Overview

A global trunk show and maker directory platform connecting makers with shoppers and collectors through in-person and scheduled events. The platform allowed makers to create profiles, showcase their work, list shops, and schedule shows. Users could discover makers, browse upcoming events, leave reviews, and sync calendar invites. Key features included maker portfolios, event scheduling, calendar integrations, customer reviews, shop listings, and location- or category-based discovery tools.

Project gallery:
Portfolio example for Trunkville by Benny, Software Developer
Portfolio example for Trunkville by Benny, Software Developer
Portfolio example for Trunkville by Benny, Software Developer
Responsibilities:
  • Developed Next.js v14 web app with advanced filtering and admin dashboards;
  • Built secure CRUD APIs and optimized PostgreSQL schemas with Prisma;
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and deployed via Heroku;
  • Added bulk image upload and tagging features for shows and shops.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
React
PostgreSQL
Prisma
Node.js
Python

Education

2022
Self taught developer
Bachelors Degree

Languages

Swahili
Advanced
English
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