FABIANO
About Jude
Hi, I'm Jude Fabiano Imoli, a passionate software developer based in Kenya, with over 4 years of experience. I specialize in designing and building performant applications with a strong focus on creating exceptional user interfaces (UIs) and robust back-end systems.
Beyond my technical expertise, I thrive in collaborative environments and excel at adapting to new challenges. With a commitment to lifelong learning, I continuously seek opportunities to expand my skills and stay at the forefront of technology.
I'm an advocate for clean architecture, pixel-perfect UIs, and software that scales without compromise.
—6+ Years of experience
2020 – Present
Experience
- •Serving as lead frontend developer for PowerFlow, a core module of Evolve, the university's AI-powered application for research and student learning, using Next.js/React/TypeScript and GitHub for version control.
- •Designed and implemented Personas, enabling API requests to adopt user-defined characteristics (e.g., professional doctor, researcher) for contextualized LLM responses.
- •Developed Agents, a system for chaining multiple prompts with configurable specifications (personas, lists) to execute complex tasks.
- •Spearheaded a complete UI redesign of the chat interface with Next.js/TypeScript, enhancing usability and modernizing the user experience.
- •Built advanced multi-chat support, allowing users to run multiple conversations simultaneously.
- •Integrated REST APIs and optimized frontend–backend workflows using TanStack, Zustand, and Context API.
- •Built pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs for both web and mobile platforms, with a focus on creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
- •Developed and maintained web applications with a strong emphasis on code quality, reliability, and scalability.
- •Implemented comprehensive unit testing using Jest, resulting in a significant reduction in bugs identified during development.
- •Collaborated closely with the team to streamline production times and costs, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
- •Utilized JavaScript and TypeScript to develop high-quality code that meets industry standards and best practices.
- •Integrated Web applications with various cloud and local databases like MYSQL, Firebase, MongoDB, and AWS, leveraging their features for seamless data management and synchronization.
- •Implemented REST API connections to provide users with comprehensive data reports and insights.
- •Spearheaded the migration of a client's backend system from PHP/MySQL to Node.js/MySQL, optimizing performance and scalability.
- •Deployed and managed servers on cloud providers including DigitalOcean, AWS and Firebase ensuring robust and reliable server-side operations.
- •Developed frontend and backend solutions using React/Next.js and Python/PostgreSQL, utilizing Docker for containerization.
- •Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget constraints.
- •Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and continuous integration, enhancing development efficiency
- •Utilized GitHub and GitLab for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development, ensuring seamless integration and deployment workflows
- •Authored and published computer science articles on Medium, covering a wide range of topics and sharing programming tips and tricks with a diverse audience.
- •Adapted tone and language to effectively connect with different target audiences, ensuring maximum engagement and readability.
- •Conducted extensive research on various topics to ensure accurate and informative writing, providing readers with valuable insights and knowledge.
- •Built websites for Tridex clients using a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring high-quality and responsive designs.
- •Collaborated closely with the team to identify and solve customer issues efficiently, gaining valuable hands-on experience in web development processes and workflows.
- •Gained insights into web development best practices and standards through practical experience and mentorship.
- •Assisted in the implementation of Tridex software solutions, contributing to the successful delivery of client projects.
Projects
Featured Project
Tumasend Client & Rider
Tumasend is a delivery application that streamlines package delivery for businesses by connecting them with nearby riders. It utilizes geolocation to calculate distances, assign orders, and determine fees. Live tracking and in-app chat with riders ensure smooth and efficient delivery experiences for users.
Featured Project
Chupachap (E-commerce App)
ChupaChap, a Kenyan online alcohol store, was looking to upgrade its platform and we were tasked with transforming the WordPress site into a robust React app for a smoother user experience. This empowers owners with better stock management while retaining the original design and functionality. Shop, order, and pay securely via MPESA or on delivery
Featured Project
Finovate
Finovate's mobile app empowers SACCO Kenya members with on-the-go banking. Deposit, withdraw, check balances, and set savings goals directly from your phone. Apply for and track loans seamlessly. Plus, "Chamas" (savings groups) can join & manage shared accounts digitally, simplifying group finances and fostering collaboration.
Other Work
OTP Input
The OTP Input component simplifies the process of entering one-time passwords in React Native applications. With its intuitive interface and customizable features, users can securely enter OTPs with ease.
My Portfolio
This portfolio is a representation of my work and skills, designed with a React.js frontend and styled using Tailwind CSS. With Firebase as the backend, I ensure easy content updates without altering the codebase, enhancing flexibility and scalability.
Biznapages
Biznapages empowers every business through customized software and technological solutions geared towards their improved performance and profitability. This website was built using WordPress, a CMS
React Phonebook App
This is a simple phone book application built with React. It allows you to easily create a list of contacts by entering user input, making it an ideal project for learning about CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations. Feel free to clone this and play around with other operations like delete and update.
Nairobi Feline Sanctuary
The Nairobi Feline Snactuary is a home for felines that need medical assitance and a home located in Kenya. NFS' mission lies in giving homeless feline a place to call home and also rganize their adoption to good families. We integrated this website with a payments option to facilitate donations through Paypal, M-Changa and M-PESA
MyChama
This is a project that is still underway for a client that is basically to help savings groups around Kenya to experience the digital world when it comes to managing their savings groups, popularly Chamas in Kenya. With digitization, they will be able to pay monthly contributions, issue loans to members, manage member accounts, approve withdrawals by members, and other group saving activities.
Technologies
Contact
Let's build something
together.
Whether it's a new product, a collaboration, or just a conversation — I'm always open. Drop me a line.