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Hi, I'm

Levis

Kibirie.

Fullstack EngineerSaaS FounderGraphic DesignerCreative

Engineer who builds systems that move real money. Designer who makes things people actually feel. 8+ years turning ideas into production.

Levis Kibirie
🌿Nairobi
170+
Units Managed
KSH 1.5M
Monthly Volume
8+ Yrs
In Tech
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// Engineering Work
What I Built
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01
Live in Production

Makeja Homes

Multi-tenant SaaS for residential property management. Solo-built from zero. Paystack payments, automated lease management, recurring billing, full landlord/tenant dashboards.

TypeScriptNext.js 14PostgreSQLPrisma ORMPaystackVPS/Nginx
170+
Active Units
KSH 1.5M
Monthly Volume
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02
In Development

NSE Research Agent

Live data-fetching intelligence tool for the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Ingests real-time market data, runs technical analysis, surfaces actionable trade insights.

PythonTypeScriptFinancial APIsData AnalysisML Models
Live
NSE Data
AI
Analysis
03
Completed · 2024–2025

ShanTech Agency

Full-service digital agency helping Kenyan SMEs achieve measurable revenue through technology. AI-powered CRM automation, social infrastructure, full-stack web delivery.

GoHighLevelZapierMeta Ads APIAutomationFull-stack
250K+
Engagement
35%
Traffic Up
04
Vol. 1 & 2 Published

Chill Minds Magazine

A beautifully designed kids mental wellness magazine. Two volumes, 36 pages each. Complete design ownership — concept, layout, illustration direction, typography, production.

Print DesignEditorialTypographyIllustrationInDesign
2
Volumes
72
Pages
// Tech Stack
What I Work With
Skill Proficiency Radar
Frontend
Proficiency0%
TypeScriptNext.js 14ReactTailwind CSSFramer MotionGSAP
Backend
Proficiency0%
Node.jsPrisma ORMPostgreSQLREST APIsWebhooksCron Jobs
Infrastructure
Proficiency0%
VPS/LinuxNginxSSL/TLSVercelNeon DBCI/CD
Payments & APIs
Proficiency0%
Paystack APIWebhook VerificationResendAutomated Billing
Design
Proficiency0%
Graphic DesignEditorial LayoutBrand IdentityTypography
Security
Proficiency0%
ISC2 CCEthical HackingOracle Cloud AISecure Architecture
// Impact
By The Numbers

Real metrics from real systems running in production.

0+
Residential Units Managed
Active on Makeja Homes
0%
KSH 0.0M+
Monthly Transaction Volume
Processed via Paystack
0%
0+
Years in Tech
From cert to SaaS founder
0%
0
Companies Founded
Makeja Homes · ShanTech
0%
0+
TS Errors Fixed at 3am
Production debugging
0%
0
Production SaaS Built Solo
Architecture to deployment
0%
// Working Style
How I Work

Four things that make me different from an engineer who just writes code and disappears.

🏗

I Build to Ship

Production-first thinking from day one
Every feature designed for real users
Scalable architecture, not clever hacks
Solo or team — same standard applies
🔐

Security is Not an Afterthought

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Secure-by-design API architecture
Webhook verification, auth hardening
🌍

Remote-Native by Design

Async-first communication style
Documented decisions, not just code
Self-directed and deadline-driven
Nairobi timezone — flexible overlap
🎨

Design Sense Embedded

Engineer who actually cares about UI
Typography, spacing, visual hierarchy
Designed 72-page magazines solo
Products that feel as good as they work
// Creative Work
Design & Editorial
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📖
Chill Minds Vol. 1
2024
Editorial Design

Chill Minds Vol. 1

36-page mental wellness magazine for children. Complete design ownership — concept, layout, colour theory, typography, illustration direction.

PrintEditorialTypography
36 pages
Chill Minds Vol. 2
2025
Editorial Design

Chill Minds Vol. 2

Second volume expanding the universe. New themes, deeper visual language, more vibrant compositions. Same commitment to children's wellbeing.

PrintMagazineIllustration
36 pages
🎨
Brand Identity Work
2024–2025
Brand Design

Brand Identity Work

Logo systems, colour palettes, and visual identity for Kenyan SMEs through ShanTech Agency. Built brands that communicate before a word is read.

BrandingLogoIdentity
12+ clients
// Latest Writing
Thoughts
All Posts →
Engineering8 min read

Building a SaaS in Public: What 2 Years Taught Me

The real story behind Makeja Homes — wins, 3am debugging sessions, and the moments I almost quit.

Read →  Mar 2026
Culture6 min read

Why Attack on Titan is the Greatest Piece of Fiction Ever Made

A fully unhinged, completely defensible argument. The ending was perfect. I will die on this hill.

Read →  Feb 2026
Thoughts5 min read

Nairobi's Tech Scene is About to Explode

M-Pesa democratised finance. AI is democratising software. What happens when both forces meet in one city?

Read →  Jan 2026
// Get In Touch

Let's Build
Something Real

Open to senior remote engineering roles, SaaS collaborations, and digital projects that actually matter.

What brings you here?
Connect with me
Email
leviskibirie2110@gmail.com
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LinkedIn
/in/levis-kibirie
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GitHub
github.com/Levikib
Location
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Nairobi, Kenya
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