Nairobi, Kenya · Full-Stack Developer
Hi, I'm James
Full-Stack Developer
I build scalable web applications that solve real business problems — from e-commerce platforms to nonprofit donation systems across Kenya and beyond.
James Mithamo
Full-Stack Developer
Nairobi, Kenya
About
Building tools that move businesses forward
Mathematics graduate · ALX Africa engineer · founder of RomiFinds Ltd
I'm a software developer with a Mathematics degree from the University of Nairobi and ALX Africa software engineering training. Skilled in Python, Django, React, and SQL, I combine analytical thinking with a drive to ship products people actually use.
Through RomiFinds Ltd, I deliver custom web solutions — e-commerce, nonprofit platforms, ministry tools, and SaaS — for clients across Kenya. Co-founder of CheckIn Pro and Trellis Systems.
12+
Live Sites
100%
Client Satisfaction
2+
Years Experience
5+
Industries Served
Skills
The stack behind the work
Frontend, backend, and tooling used across client projects
Frontend
- React / Next.js92%
- Angular82%
- JavaScript / TypeScript90%
- HTML & CSS / Tailwind95%
Backend
- Python / Django90%
- Java80%
- Node.js82%
- REST APIs88%
Database
- SQL / PostgreSQL85%
Tools
- Git / GitHub92%
Projects
Selected work
Live products and platforms for clients across Kenya
More projects
Experience
Where the craft was sharpened
Roles and freelance work that shaped how I build
Sep 2025 — Present
Web Developer (Frontend)
Meliora Tech Ltd
Authored modular, reusable React components reducing frontend development time by ~25%. Leveraged AI prompt engineering to accelerate debugging and unit test generation for robust deployments.
2025 — Present
Founder & Lead Developer
RomiFinds Ltd
Leading product and engineering across the Romi ecosystem — marketplace, payments, and logistics — plus custom web solutions for clients across Kenya.
2025 — Present
Co-founder
Trellis Systems Ltd
Co-building software for ministries and growing communities — member hubs, volunteer coordination, events, and engagement tools under the Trellis suite.
2025 — Present
Co-founder
CheckIn Pro
Co-building organisation check-in software for schools, churches, and events — door stations, attendance, and guardian notifications at scale.
2025 — 2026
Frontend Developer
Craftex
Developed a virtual work experience platform connecting African students with real-world projects and industry mentors to bridge the education-to-career gap.
2025 — 2026
Freelance Developer
The Ezra Tribe · Romi Finds · Fuachapchap · Mamlaka Hill Chapel
Delivered e-commerce stores, Django ERP systems, laundry management platforms, and ministry tools — improving data accuracy by 90% and reducing manual entry by 70%.
2024 — 2025
Ministry Intern
Mamlaka Hill Chapel
Built a custom Django attendance system and internal tools that streamlined event management for VBS and Sunday School programs.
2024
Software Engineer (Capstone)
ALX Africa
Developed a full-featured e-commerce platform with cart, checkout, payment integration, secure authentication, and responsive UI using Flask and SQLite.
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