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> whoami About Me

name: Lucky Loonkishu Nakola
location: Nairobi, Kenya
role: Software Engineer & Full-Stack Web Developer
education: BSc. Software Development @ KCA University (Expected 2027)
currently_building: AI-driven Fintech solutions for Africa
open_to: Freelance | Full-Time Roles | Open Source Collaboration | Mentorship

Coding GIF

I'm a dynamic Software Engineer from Kenya with hands-on experience in full-stack development, cloud platforms, and ICT support. I design and deploy scalable applications using the MERN stack, Laravel, and modern cloud services.

What drives me:

  • Building tech solutions that impact Africa and beyond
  • Applying AI & emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges
  • Passionate about cybersecurity and secure software design
  • Turning ideas into production-ready applications
  • Collaborating with global developer communities

Experience

IT Support Intern

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
Feb 2025 - May 2025

  • Delivered ICT support - diagnosing & fixing hardware, software, and network issues
  • Assisted in website development & digital resource support
  • Improved system reliability through troubleshooting & preventive maintenance

ICT Support Attachee

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS)
Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Provided technical support - troubleshooting system & network issues
  • Configured printers, Ethernet, and ensured smooth ICT operations
  • Conducted computer training for staff on Microsoft Office & digital literacy

Tech Stack & Tools

Frontend

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript React Next.js TailwindCSS Bootstrap

Backend & Databases

Node.js Express.js Python PHP Laravel MongoDB MySQL Supabase

DevOps & Cloud

Git GitHub Actions Docker Vercel Netlify

Cybersecurity & Networking

Linux Cisco Cybersecurity

Featured Projects

SPENDHACK AI Fintech Chatbot

An AI-driven WhatsApp chatbot for personal finance management built during the PLP Africa Software Engineering program.

Tech: Python Supabase JavaScript WhatsApp API

  • Smart expense tracking via conversational AI
  • Real-time financial insights & budgeting
  • Built for the African market

Personal Portfolio

A modern, responsive developer portfolio showcasing projects, skills, and professional journey.

Tech: React Tailwind CSS Vercel

  • Fully responsive & accessible design
  • Dynamic project showcase
  • **View Live **

More projects pinned below check them out!

Education

Institution Program Timeline
KCA University, Nairobi BSc. Software Development Expected Dec 2027
Riara University, Nairobi Diploma in Computer Science Apr 2023 - Dec 2025
Riara University, Nairobi Certificate in Information Technology Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
M-Pesa Foundation Academy, Thika BTEC Intl. Diploma Level 3 - Engineering Jan 2019 - May 2022

Certifications

Google IBM Oracle Linux Cisco PLP Africa

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Currently Learning & Exploring

Area Focus
AI & Machine Learning Prompt Engineering, AI-powered Chatbots, LLMs
Cloud & DevOps Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Architecture
Cybersecurity Penetration Testing, Network Defense, Secure Code
Mobile Development React Native, Cross-Platform Apps

Let's Connect & Collaborate

Portfolio LinkedIn Gmail WhatsApp GitHub


I'm open to:

Freelance Projects | Full-Time Opportunities | Open Source Collaboration | Mentorship


If you find my work interesting, consider giving my repos a star it means a lot!

"Building software that matters one commit at a time."

Made with love from Nairobi, Kenya

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  1. MY-PORTFOLIO MY-PORTFOLIO Public

    Lucky Nakola personal portfolio – a sleek, responsive website showcasing my skills, projects, and experience with smooth animations and interactive UI.

    HTML 1

  2. REPLICATE REPLICATE Public

    SCSS

  3. Smart-Job-Application-Assistant Smart-Job-Application-Assistant Public

    TypeScript

  4. Mboga.Fresh Mboga.Fresh Public

    A premium organic produce e-commerce experience built with Vanilla ES6 Modules, Tailwind CSS v4, and Vite. Features a client-side personalization engine, discount system and mobile-first responsive…

    HTML