BOOKER OKUMU

Full Stack Software Developer

Leveraging cutting-edge tech to build seamless front-to-back solutions — from engaging UIs with React/SvelteKit to robust backends in C#, Go & Node.

Booker Ochieng Okumu
3+ yrs exp

About

Fullstack Developer with 3 years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications in fast-paced startup environments. Passionate about creating user-focused solutions and contributing to cloud-native projects.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya — currently building at Craft Silicon (Apr 2026–present). Skilled across the entire stack from pixel-perfect UIs to resilient backend APIs.

Craft Silicon

Apr 2026 – Present

Software Developer · Nairobi, Kenya

Zone01 Kisumu

Nov 2025 – Mar 2026

Software Developer · Kisumu, Kenya

Go · React · Docker · AI-powered apps · Hackathons

Rent Hub

Jan 2022 – 2025

Fullstack Developer · Eldoret, Kenya

React · React Native · Node.js · PostgreSQL · MongoDB

Skills

Frontend

  • React.js
  • React Native
  • SvelteKit
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • HTML5 / CSS3

Backend

  • C# / ASP.NET Core
  • Go
  • Node.js / Express
  • REST APIs
  • Blazor WASM

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL

DevOps & Tools

  • Git / GitHub
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux / Unix
  • Agile

Projects

WatchHive

WatchHive

Collaborative Movie Night Decision Making — a full-stack app with a sophisticated voting engine, real-time updates, and group management features that transforms chaotic group debates into a fair, transparent decision-making process.

Full-StackReal-timeVoting EngineGroup ManagementSignalR
VectorFlow

VectorFlow

Lightweight issue tracking for small dev teams that move fast. Built with ASP.NET Core 10 and Blazor WebAssembly — real-time Kanban board, complete issue lifecycle, workspace collaboration, and full audit trail with zero enterprise overhead.

ASP.NET Core 10Blazor WASMKanbanReal-timeSignalR
Rent Hub App

Rent Hub App

A mobile app designed to streamline property management for landlords and tenants. Contributed to building the user interface and implementing core application logic.

React NativeReact Native Paper
Rent Hub Website

Rent Hub Website

A companion website for the Rent Hub app, showcasing features, enabling property search, and providing tools for authorized staff to monitor activity.

ReactTanstack
Central OAuth UI

Central OAuth UI

A centralized authentication platform for multiple services with a secure and seamless login experience.

ReactMaterial UIBootstrap UI
Pacman — SFML

Pacman — SFML

A C++ and SFML-based Pacman clone with enemy AI behavior and pathfinding algorithms that dynamically respond to the player's position on each frame.

C++SFMLCMake

Contact

Let's Build
Something
Great.

Whether it's a freelance project, a full-time role, or just a great conversation — feel free to reach out.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya