// About Me

The Human
Behind the Code

I'm Levis Kibirie — a fullstack engineer, SaaS founder, graphic designer, and creative from Nairobi, Kenya. I build systems that handle real money, design things people actually feel, and write about everything from technical deep-dives to why Attack on Titan is a masterpiece.

Levis Kibirie
The Engineer

I build production systems that scale. Makeja Homes processes KSH 1.5M+ monthly through automated billing, webhooks, and a multi-tenant architecture I designed and built solo from scratch.

The Designer

Design isn't decoration. I've designed full 36-page magazines, brand identities for real businesses, and digital products that communicate before a word is read. Chill Minds magazine is my proudest creative work.

The Human

Nairobi-based. Forest-energy. I watch too much anime, have strong opinions about stories, and believe the best technology is built by people who also feel things deeply.

// Journey

8+ Years in Tech

2017
Started software development formally
First certificate. First line of code that meant something.
2020
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
Zalego Institute. Started thinking like an adversary.
2022
IT Intern — Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government systems. Real stakes. Real infrastructure.
2024
Founded Makeja Homes
Built a production SaaS from scratch. 170+ units. KSH 1.5M/month.
2024
Launched ShanTech Agency
Full-service digital agency. SME growth through tech.
2025
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Global credential. Security thinking embedded in everything I build.
2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Foundations
AI/ML fundamentals certified. Building intelligent systems.
2026
Going Global
Senior remote engineering roles. Nairobi → World.
// Tech Stack

What I Work With

Frontend
TypeScriptNext.js 14ReactTailwind CSSFramer Motion
Backend
Node.jsPrisma ORMPostgreSQLREST APIsWebhooks
Infrastructure
VPS/LinuxNginxSSL/TLSVercelNeon DB
Payments
Paystack APIWebhook VerificationAutomated Billing
Design
Graphic DesignMagazine LayoutBrand IdentityTypography
Security
ISC2 CCEthical HackingOracle Cloud AICyber Fundamentals
// Beyond the Code

Also, I'm a Person

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Anime & Stories
Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, storytelling that earns its weight.
🎬
Cinema
Movies, shows, anything that moves people. Strong opinions, fully documented.
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Nature
Forest walks. The kind that reset your operating system.
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Mental Health Advocate
Chill Minds magazine started from a belief that kids deserve better.