Full-Stack Developer @ SoftClans Technologies

David Washington
Kamau

Full Stack Developer & Cloud Architect

Combining full-stack software development with strong business acumen, scalable cloud architecture on AWS, and a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to complex business workflows.

13+

Credly Badges

AWS

Solutions Architect

Full-Stack

Laravel & Java

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// 1. Frontend: React Component fetching User Profile
import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

export function UserProfile() {
  const [user, setUser] = useState<{ name: string } | null>(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    fetch('/api/v1/user')
      .then((res) => res.json())
      .then((data) => setUser(data));
  }, []);

  return <div>{user ? `Welcome, ${user.name}!` : 'Loading...'}</div>;
}

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Nairobi, Kenya

About Me

AWS Certified Solutions Architect & Full-Stack Developer

I am a Full-Stack Software Developer currently building enterprise web applications and business systems at SoftClans Technologies.

With enterprise background at Safaricom PLC and extensive AWS & Linux Foundation certifications, I combine full-stack engineering with strong business acumen—quickly adapting to new organizational workflows and industry processes.

Core Arsenal:

Laravel / PHP

Java (Spring)

AWS Cloud

Terraform (IaC)

AngularJS & React

MySQL & Relational DBs

Kubernetes & Docker

13+

Credly Badges & Certs

Tech Roles

BSc

Info Science

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What I Bring To Your Team

Key strengths that deliver immediate business value

Business & Workflow Adaptability

A versatile mindset focused on bridging software engineering with core business goals, rapidly adapting to new industry workflows and domain processes.

Cloud Architecture & IaC

AWS Certified Solutions Architect skilled in automating resilient multi-cloud infrastructure using HashiCorp Terraform.

Scalable Microservices

Hands-on background at Safaricom PLC developing high-throughput Java & Spring Boot backend services.

Professional Experience

Full-Stack Developer

SoftClans Technologies

01/2026 - Present(8 mo)

Nairobi, Kenya

LaravelAngularJSMySQLREST APIs

Full-stack development using Laravel and AngularJS for mission-critical enterprise management web applications
Supported the successful deployment of enterprise solutions across multiple international client markets
Implemented core application features and developed robust API integrations to streamline complex business workflows
Ensured stable database connectivity and backend functionality, enabling critical data operations for large-scale enterprise clients
Enhanced application performance and usability through rigorous debugging, comprehensive system testing, and quality assurance protocols

Backend Software Developer (Internship)

Safaricom PLC

05/2025 - 10/2025(5 mo)

Nairobi, Kenya

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesCI/CD

Supported development of enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
Contributed to building scalable, cloud-friendly microservices aligned with modern development practices
Assisted in integrating internal and third-party APIs to enhance system functionality
Gained hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and containerization
Participated in agile ceremonies including sprint reviews, daily stand-ups, and collaborative planning

IT Support Specialist & Web Developer

Ecotrails Tours and Safaris

09/2024 - 04/2025(7 mo)

Nairobi, Kenya

LaravelPHPMySQLJavaScriptHTML/CSS

Developed responsive, database-driven websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, and MySQL
Designed information retrieval systems improving data accessibility and searchability
Implemented data security measures including encryption and access control
Optimized database performance, reducing load times and improving UX
Conducted UX research and usability testing to enhance website navigation

ICT Trainee (Industrial Attachment)

State Department for Tourism

09/2023 - 12/2023(3 mo)

Nairobi, Kenya

Web DevelopmentDatabase ManagementTechnical Support

Designed and implemented an internal attachment portal improving task delegation and workflow efficiency
Managed department's information systems, ensuring 100% data accuracy and optimized digital records
Conducted data validation and cleaning, ensuring error-free records meeting required standards
Assisted in digitization and classification of government documents, enhancing accessibility
Provided technical support and training, leading to 20% improvement in system adoption

References available upon request

Community & Volunteering

Giving back to the tech community through mentorship and knowledge sharing

AWS AI/ML User Group Contributor

AWS AI/ML User Group Kenya

02/2026 - Present

Contributing to the local tech ecosystem by participating and helping organize hands-on workshops focused on AWS and AWS Gen AI tools such as Amazon SageMaker
Collaborating with Cloud Captains to foster innovation and knowledge sharing across the AWS Kenya community

AWS Volunteer Mentor

ALX Africa

06/2025 - 01/2026

Guided learners through the AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect curriculum by providing technical support
Facilitated peer-led squad discussions to foster collaborative learning

Featured Projects

Showcasing my best work and technical expertise

Infrastructure as Code Featured

Terraform

AWS

GCP

30-Day Terraform Challenge

TerraformAWSGCPDevOps

Comprehensive 4-week infrastructure challenge covering foundation setup, advanced modules, production-grade multi-cloud deployments, and enterprise adoption strategies.

GitHub

Backend API

Java

Spring Boot

Spring WebFlux Person API

JavaSpring BootWebFluxReactive

High-performance reactive REST API built with Spring WebFlux for managing person records with non-blocking operations and consistent response formats for optimal scalability.

API Docs GitHub

Recent Open Source Activity

Latest updates directly from my GitHub

Aug 10, 2026

portfolio

Personal developer portfolio built with Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Showcasing Full-Stack development (Laravel, Java Spring Boot) and AWS Cloud Architecture.

TypeScript

Aug 9, 2026

David-Kamau-Builds

David Washington Kamau's GitHub profile — aspiring Software Engineer & Cloud Technologist building user-centric web apps and cloud-native solutions.

Aug 9, 2026

my_angular_app

A pixel-precise Angular recreation of the Google homepage, featuring dark mode, voice search, autocomplete, geolocation-based content, and real Google Search/Doodle integration — built with CSS variables and responsive Flexbox layouts.

HTML

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Education

Bachelor of Information Science

Technical University of Mombasa

Mombasa, Kenya

Sept 2020 - Sept 2024

Key Academic Focus:

Software DevelopmentRelational Database Design (MySQL)Systems Analysis & ArchitectureData Structuring & Metadata IndexingInformation Security

Academic focus on software engineering concepts, database design, and enterprise information retrieval systems
Hands-on coursework building database-driven applications with normalized MySQL architecture
Acquired expertise in digital archiving, data classification, and search optimization

Core Competencies & Stack

Key technical capabilities across software engineering, cloud architecture, and databases

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Certified

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda)

Terraform (IaC Automation)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Docker & Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines & Workflows

Software Development

Full-Stack

Laravel & PHP

Java & Spring Boot

React & Next.js

Node.js & REST APIs

TypeScript & JavaScript

Database Management

Relational DBs

MySQL Database

PostgreSQL Database

Relational DB Design & Joins

Query Optimization & Indexing

Data Security & Encryption

Version Control & Tools

Dev Tools

Git & GitHub / GitLab

Postman & API Testing

Linux CLI & Shell Scripting

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Technical Documentation

Certifications & Badges

13+ validated credentials across Amazon Web Services, The Linux Foundation, Google Cloud Platform, and HashiCorp.

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Amazon Web Services AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

AWSArchitectureSecurityCloud Systems

Validates expertise in designing distributed systems on AWS. Covers architecture principles, security, cost-optimized solutions, and resilient cloud applications.

Issued: May 2025

Expires: May 2028

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Amazon Web Services AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner