About Me
Backend developer specializing in Elixir/Phoenix, with production experience building scalable systems from the ground up. Currently developing LoadMaster, a logistics platform serving the Ugandan market—handling everything from real-time driver-job matching to secure transaction processing.
Technical Experience
At Graduate Innovation ThinkTank (12 months):
- Designed and built REST APIs in Elixir/Phoenix powering authentication, session management, real-time notifications, and job matching algorithms
- Architected PostgreSQL database schemas with performance optimization for high-volume queries
- Developed mobile and web frontends in React Native and React, integrating seamlessly with backend services
- Implemented CI/CD workflows and managed production deployments
- Collaborated with non-technical stakeholders on product launch strategy
Production systems I’ve built:
- Real-time job matching and notification systems
- User authentication and session management
- Database-driven business logic for logistics workflows
- Full-stack mobile and web applications
What Makes Me Different
Product-minded engineer: I don’t just execute tickets—I think about how technical decisions impact users and business outcomes. I’ve participated in product strategy discussions, helping bridge the gap between technical capabilities and market needs.
Business context: My 5 years in accounting and financial operations gives me deep understanding of data integrity, compliance requirements, and the workflows behind financial systems—particularly valuable for fintech and business-critical applications.
Quick learner: Picked up Elixir/Phoenix from scratch and was building production systems within months. I focus on backend fundamentals (API design, database optimization, system architecture) that transfer across technologies.
What I’m Looking For
Remote backend or full-stack roles with companies building:
- Real-time systems (where Elixir’s concurrency shines)
- Financial infrastructure or payment systems
- Logistics and supply chain technology
- Developer tools and platforms
- SaaS products solving real business problems
Particularly interested in UK and European companies for timezone compatibility (I’m based in East Africa, UTC+3).
Tech Stack
Primary: Elixir, Phoenix Framework, PostgreSQL
Frontend: React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript
Tools: Git, CI/CD, Google Play deployments, Firebase
Fundamentals: REST API design, database design, system architecture, functional programming
Why Elixir?
I love building with Elixir because it makes building reliable, scalable systems feel natural rather than forced. The supervision trees, pattern matching, and BEAM’s fault-tolerance model align with how I think about production systems—they should handle failure gracefully and keep running. Plus, the Elixir community’s focus on developer happiness and clear code resonates deeply with me.