Jeremiah Ongwenyi.

Hi, I'm Jeremiah.

Software Engineer | Frontend & Full-Stack Development

I build scalable web applications from intuitive user interfaces to robust backend systems. My passion lies in creating software that solves real business problems while delivering exceptional user experiences.

CURRENTLY BUILDING WITH

Next.jsJavascriptTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLPrismaDocker

01 — My Journey

From understanding users to engineering solutions.

Great software isn't defined by the technologies behind it—it's defined by the value it creates for the people who use it.

Before becoming a software engineer, I worked in digital banking, helping customers adopt and navigate digital services. That experience gave me a front-row seat to how people interact with technology and taught me that successful software isn't defined by the number of features it offers, but by how effectively it solves real problems.

My journey into software engineering began with frontend development, where I developed a strong appreciation for creating responsive, intuitive, and accessible user experiences. As my experience grew, so did my curiosity about the systems powering those interfaces—how APIs are designed, how databases are modeled, and how scalable applications are engineered.

Today I build full-stack web applications using Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, and Docker. My work spans enterprise banking applications, financial systems, client websites, and personal products, combining thoughtful user experiences with reliable backend architecture.

Every project reinforces the same principle: great software creates value when it solves meaningful business and user challenges. I'm committed to continuous learning, thoughtful engineering, and building solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and genuinely useful.

02 — Technical Expertise

Technologies behind the solutions I build.

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • HTML5
  • CSS3

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • REST APIs
  • JWT Auth
  • Next.js Route Handlers

Database

  • PostgreSQL
  • Prisma ORM
  • Firebase Firestore
  • MySQL
  • SQL

DevOps

  • Docker
  • Vercel
  • GitHub Actions
  • Cloudinary
  • AWS(Learning)

Development Tools

  • Postman
  • VS Code
  • Figma
  • Git
  • GitHub

Currenly Exploring

  • AWS Architecture
  • System Design
  • Scalable backend engineering

03 — Featured Work

Building software that solves real-world problems.

Homify Furniture
In Progress

Homify Furniture

A modern full-stack furniture platform simplifying product discovery, custom furniture requests, and customer engagement.

What I Built

  • Developed a responsive furniture catalogue that simplifies product discovery.
  • Built a custom furniture request workflow with image uploads, enabling customers to submit personalized orders.
  • Designed a scalable PostgreSQL database schema using Prisma ORM.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs with Next.js Route Handlers to manage application data.
  • Integrated Cloudinary for secure image storage and optimized media delivery.
  • Containerized the application with Docker to streamline development and future deployments.
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLPrismaDockerCloudinary
CarSwafi Admin Portal
Commercial Project

CarSwafi Admin Portal

CarSwafi is a vehicle service marketplace that connects customers with nearby car wash and vehicle repair centres. I developed the production administration platform used to manage service providers, users, payments, and operational workflows.

What I Built

  • Designed and developed the production admin portal for managing service providers, users, payments, reports, and platform settings.
  • Integrated REST APIs to power provider onboarding, approvals, user management, and reporting workflows.
  • Implemented role-based access control and two-factor authentication (2FA) for secure administrative access.
  • Built reusable dashboard components with Zustand for scalable and maintainable state management.
  • Collaborated with the client and backend developer to deliver a production-ready administration platform.
  • Successfully delivered and handed over the platform for a live customer-facing application.
  • Client reference available upon request.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSZustandREST APIsJWT2FA

Commercial Client Project

This administration portal was developed for a commercial client. Internal dashboard screenshots are intentionally omitted to respect client confidentiality.

Client reference available upon request.

Enock Mwenyi
Completed

Enock Mwenyi

A modern digital platform bringing together an artist's music, events, ministry, and bookings into one seamless experience.

What I Built

  • Developed a modern responsive website that serves as a single digital hub for the artist.
  • Centralized music, ministry, events, collaborations, and booking information into one platform.
  • Built reusable Next.js components to improve maintainability and scalability.
  • Implemented booking workflows to simplify communication with event organizers.
  • Optimized SEO and performance to improve discoverability and loading speed.
  • Designed a seamless mobile-first user experience across all devices.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer Motion

04 — Professional Experience

Applying software engineering in real business environments.

My experience spans customer-facing digital banking, enterprise software engineering, and financial technology. Each role has strengthened my ability to solve business problems through thoughtful software solutions.

2025 — Present

Frontend Developer

Equity Group Holdings Plc

Frontend Developer responsible for building and maintaining production-ready digital banking applications within the Equity SuperApp ecosystem. Working as part of a cross-functional engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive customer experiences for thousands of users.

Achievements

  • Delivered five production-ready Vue.js mini applications within the Equity SuperApp ecosystem.
  • Integrated secure REST APIs with JWT-based authentication and authorization, enabling seamless third-party service integrations.
  • Diagnosed and resolved API integration issues with third-party vendors, helping accelerate production go-live timelines by 30%.
  • Developed and maintained technical documentation for mini applications, reducing developer onboarding time by 30% and improving knowledge sharing across the engineering team.

Technologies

Vue.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptREST APIsJWT AuthenticationGitAzure DevOps

2024 — 2025

Software Developer

E&M Technology House

Developed fintech solutions for financial institutions, contributing to a multi-tenant SACCO platform serving PostBank Uganda and other business applications through frontend development, API integrations, and deployment automation.

Achievements

  • Developed financial solutions for a multi-tenant SACCO platform serving PostBank Uganda using Angular.
  • Improved application performance and accessibility, reducing page load times by 20%.
  • Automated build and deployment workflows using GitHub Actions, shortening release cycles by 40%.

Technologies

AngularTypeScriptJavaScriptREST APIsSQLGitGitHub ActionsJestCypress

2021 — 2023

Relationship Officer — Digital Champion

Equity Bank Kenya

Led digital banking adoption initiatives while serving as the bridge between customers and technology teams. Gained deep insight into user behavior, usability challenges, and customer experience—foundations that continue to shape my approach to building intuitive software.

Achievements

  • Increased branch digital banking adoption by 45% through customer education and onboarding initiatives.
  • Conducted usability testing across mobile, web, internet banking, and USSD platforms, providing actionable feedback to technology teams.
  • Helped reduce customer usability issues by 20% by identifying recurring pain points and recommending improvements to digital banking platforms.

Technologies

User ExperienceDigital BankingUsability TestingCustomer ResearchStakeholder Collaboration

05 — Education & Certifications

Learning never stops.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology

2016 – 2020

Professional Certifications

💻

Software Development

ALX Africa

☁️

AWS Cloud Practitioner (Ongoing)

Amazon Web Services

🤖

AI Essentials for Software Engineers

Moringa School

📊

Monitoring & Evaluation

Corporate Staffing Services

06 — Let's Connect

Let's build something meaningful together.

I'm currently open to full-time software engineering opportunities, freelance projects, and collaborations where I can help build scalable, user-centered applications.

If you're looking for a developer who enjoys solving real business problems through thoughtful engineering, I'd love to hear from you.