Open for opportunities

Engineering Scalable APIs & Intuitive UIs

Hi, I'm Milton Odhiambo. I'm a full-stack developer who turns complex backend logistics and database architectures into elegant, responsive products. I specialize in designing recruiter-ready digital experiences.

Core Tech Ecosystem

React / Next.jsTypeScriptNode.js / ExpressPython / FastAPIMongoDB / SQL
milton-info.json

> const developer = {

fullName: "Milton Odhiambo",

role: "Full-Stack Engineer",

education: "BSc. Computer Science",

credentials: "Power Learn Project Fellow",

base: "Nairobi, Kenya",

openTo: [

"Junior Roles", "Internships", "Freelance"

],

interests: [

"Backend APIs", "AI Integrations", "Clean UI"

]

};

Nairobi, Kenya (GMT+3)
CS Student @ Murang'a Univ.
Full-Stack MERN + Python Stack
10+

Production-Minded Projects

Full-Stack, APIs & Scripts

12+

Ecosystem Technologies

Languages, Frameworks & DBs

1,000+

Active Git Commits

Consistent Version Control

45%

Database Latency Cut

Via MongoDB Index Optimization

Active Stack Focus
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPythonFastAPIMongoDBPostgreSQLTailwind CSSGit
My Profile

Professional Background & Career Path

I bridge computer science foundations with modern full-stack development, leveraging active problem-solving skills to build secure, robust applications.

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Milton Odhiambo

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Self-driven problem solver and systems designer focused on building secure databases, optimized API nodes, and fluid front-end interfaces.

Academic Education

BSc. Computer Science

Murang'a University of Technology (2022 - Present)

Active student research focusing on Algorithmic complexity analysis, OOP software engineering, database normalization (1NF-3NF), and operating systems logic.

Industry Certifications

Software Development Track Certificate

Power Learn Project

Responsive Web Design Certification

freeCodeCamp

JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures

freeCodeCamp

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco NetAcad

Cybersecurity Essentials

Cisco NetAcad

Professional Experience

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

2024 - Present

Contract / Client Projects

Architected end-to-end full-stack SaaS apps, optimized REST APIs, and integrated secure auth systems.

  • Implemented secure JWT authentication stored in HTTP-only, secure cookies, mitigating XSS vulnerability vectors.
  • Designed compound index models on MongoDB collections, reducing read query response latencies by 45%.
  • Configured Celery asynchronous task queues in Python backends, avoiding API server thread blocks.

Software Engineering Fellow

2024

Power Learn Project (PLP)

Immersive software engineering track specializing in Python, SQL/NoSQL databases, and collaborative product lifecycles.

  • Built distributed MERN jobs portals featuring debounced search and candidate evaluation pipelines.
  • Collaborated in agile teams using Git/GitHub version control workflows and feature branch deployments.

BSc. Computer Science Student

2022 - Present

Murang'a University of Technology

Acquiring core theoretical computer science and software development foundations.

  • In-depth research on Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP in C++), and Relational Database Schema Design.
  • Developed custom PDF layout parsers and optimistic database locking controls for concurrency testing.

Technical Competency Focus

  • • Available for internships, junior full-stack roles, or core contract projects.
  • • Strong version control discipline, clean code conventions, and API schema documentation.
  • • Proficient in writing modular, highly testable code structures using TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node.js, and Python.
My Skillset

Ecosystem Mastery & Tech Proficiency

I choose the right tool for the job. Here is my current stack categorization, structured by practical competence.

Frontend Development

React / React Native
Advanced
Next.js (App Router)
Advanced
TypeScript
Intermediate
Tailwind CSS
Advanced
JavaScript (ES6+)
Advanced
HTML5 & CSS3
Advanced

Backend Development

Node.js / Express.js
Advanced
Python / FastAPI
Intermediate
MongoDB / Mongoose
Advanced
PostgreSQL / SQL
Intermediate
RESTful API Design
Advanced
JWT & Session Security
Advanced

Dev Tools & Infrastructure

Git & GitHub workflows
Advanced
Postman / API Testing
Advanced
Linux / Shell Scripting
Intermediate
Vercel / Netlify / Render
Advanced
Docker Basics
Familiar
CI / CD Pipelines
Familiar

AI & Data Science

Natural Language Processing
Intermediate
SpaCy NLP Engine
Intermediate
Python Data Workflows
Intermediate
Pandas & NumPy Data
Familiar
Scikit-Learn ML Basics
Familiar
Vector Embeddings & Search
Familiar
My Engineering Projects

Production-Grade Systems & Applications

A showcase of technically demanding systems, core backends, and AI pipelines that solve real-world scalability and security challenges.

Featured Flagship Application
NotesAI Integrated – Enterprise Document Intelligence & RAG Engine
API & BackendFlagship Project
124Active

NotesAI Integrated – Enterprise Document Intelligence & RAG Engine

Lead AI Systems Architect

AI-powered study workspace using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to transcribe audio lectures, index PDF corpora, and conduct context-aware semantic chat.

The Business Problem

Students and professionals face cognitive overload when parsing hour-long video lectures and massive PDF textbooks, losing hours extracting key technical details.

Core Architecture Features

  • Whisper AI asynchronous audio transcription pipelines
  • RAG-powered semantic chatbot referencing local document context
  • Automated markdown notes and interactive flashcard generation
  • Local vector caching for high-speed offline query matching
Next.jsTypeScriptPythonFastAPIOpenAI APIPineconeLangChainTailwind CSS
Source CodeDemo Sandbox Pending

Engineering Catalog

Kajulu Tours – Dynamic Travel Booking Platform
Full-Stack
82Completed

Kajulu Tours – Dynamic Travel Booking Platform

Lead Full-Stack Developer

A high-performance tours and travel booking platform featuring real-time availability scheduling, geolocation mapping, and integrated secure payments.

The Business Problem

Tour operators suffer from booking collisions, calendar sync discrepancies, and high transaction failure rates during peak travel seasons.

ReactNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBTailwind CSSMapbox APIStripe
Source CodeDemo Sandbox Pending
ResuMatch AI – Cognitive PDF Resume Scorer
API & Backend
153Completed

ResuMatch AI – Cognitive PDF Resume Scorer

AI & Full-Stack Developer

An intelligent applicant parser that extracts skills, experience, and education from PDF resumes using NLP and scores them against job requirements.

The Business Problem

Recruiters spend hours manually scanning resumes, often missing high-quality candidates due to non-standard layouts or inconsistent formatting.

PythonFastAPIReactTailwind CSSSpaCyMongoDB
Source CodeDemo Sandbox Pending
Distributed Event Orchestration Platform
API & Backend
101Completed

Distributed Event Orchestration Platform

Backend Architect

A high-performance event platform that handles registration, capacity scheduling, and real-time coordinator dashboards.

The Business Problem

Event organizers face coordination bottlenecks, scheduling collisions, and server resource lock issues when hundreds of users register simultaneously.

Node.jsExpress.jsMongoDBREST APIMongoose
Source CodeDemo Sandbox Pending
Jobs Parlour – Premium MERN Job Portal
Full-Stack
145Completed

Jobs Parlour – Premium MERN Job Portal

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Enterprise-grade recruiting engine providing role-based dashboard matching, secure candidate tracking, and real-time job posting utilities.

The Business Problem

Recruiters and job seekers struggle with slow communication, unstructured applicant tracking systems (ATS), and insecure credential handling.

ReactNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBJWTTailwind CSS
Source CodeDemo Sandbox Pending
Open Source

Live GitHub Repositories

Dynamically synchronized repository feed tracking my latest open-source contributions and active scripts.

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Let's Build Something Impactful

I am open to early-career positions, technical internships, freelance projects, and open-source collaborations. Drop me a line, and let's talk engineering.

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