Summary
Chris Muiruri is a pragmatic software developer with 9 years of experience building user-first web and mobile products across Kenya’s telecom and digital industries. Currently at Safaricom PLC, he blends front-end craftsmanship (Vue, Next.js, design systems) with backend skills (Node.js, SQL/NoSQL, GraphQL) to deliver intuitive interfaces that “stay out of the user’s way.” His background includes shipping award-winning campaign experiences and automation tooling at Bean Interactive, and creating HTML5 social-impact games at Usiku Games. He has a track record of taking projects end-to-end—from prototyping interactive experiences with PhaserJS to production APIs—while keeping usability and performance central. Known for clear, usable design thinking as much as code, he often bridges creative and engineering teams to turn brand ideas into working products. Based in Nairobi, he pairs practical product focus with a willingness to talk code and collaborate on open problems.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Swahili, English