Hi, my name is
José Kupeka Muhlanga.
I build scalable systems.
I'm a Full Stack Software Engineer & DevOps Specialist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in designing secure APIs, deploying containerized microservices, and building modern frontend applications for health, finance, and government sectors.
01. About Me
Hello! My name is José and I enjoy creating efficient software solutions that live on the internet. With over 3 years of experience, I have honed my skills in both monolithic and microservice architectures.
My journey has taken me through diverse sectors including Healthcare (HMIS), Fintech, and Government infrastructure. I am passionate about performance optimization, clean architecture, and sustainable digital transformation.
I am fluent in English and Swahili, with intermediate proficiency in French (B2) and basic Portuguese (A1).
Education
Bsc. Computer Science
Africa Nazarene University
2017 - 2022
Certifications
- DevOps CI/CD (Moringa School)
- Software Engineering (Moringa)
- Java (Vanderbilt/Coursera)
- CCNA (2019)
02. Tech Stack
Backend
Languages
DevOps & Cloud
Frontend
Data & Messaging
03. Where I've Worked
Software Engineer
Sep 2023 - PresentChristian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)
- ▹Maintain and extend core HMIS modules using Laravel, JavaScript, and Node.js.
- ▹Design microservices in Java and Go for reporting and auth.
- ▹Train healthcare workers across multiple counties.
- ▹Optimize system performance in low-resource environments.
Software Engineer (Consultant)
Nov 2024 - Sep 2025Africa Road Maintenance Fund (ARMFA)
- ▹Developed organization website using Next.js with CMS integration.
- ▹Built and deployed Spring Boot-based LMS on AWS.
- ▹Conducted IT infrastructure audits and device deployment.
- ▹Migrated domain emails to Microsoft 365.
Software Engineer
Jan 2023 - July 2023Africom Media LTD
- ▹Developed secure peer-to-peer transaction APIs using Java Spring Boot.
- ▹Collaborated on React/React Native frontend integration.
- ▹Improved testing pipelines with mock services.
- ▹Managed end-to-end product delivery cycles.
Software Engineer - Intern
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022Alliance Française
- ▹Provided technical support for office infrastructure.
- ▹Designed digital feedback surveys and analyzed data for insights.
Software Engineer - Attaché
May 2021 - Aug 2021Kenya Revenue Authority
- ▹Built batch data processing models using Apache NiFi (JS/MongoDB).
- ▹Contributed to Apache Kafka streaming pipelines.
- ▹delivered live demos of open-source data pipelines.
04. Featured Projects
Mpesa Integration – CHAK HMIS
Secure mobile payment module enabling real-time transactions for patient billing with STK Push.
eTIMS Integration
Tax compliance system featuring digital signatures, invoice submission, and callback processing.
AfyaLink (SHA) Gateway
Integration gateway connecting HMIS and SHA platforms for automated invoicing and eligibility.
05. What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm currently open to new opportunities in Full Stack Engineering and DevOps. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!