Benjamin Mwendwa

Background

About Benjamin Mwendwa

I still remember the thrill of solving my first “Why won’t this page load?” back in 2012 — armed with nothing but a borrowed book on Ruby on Rails 3.2 and spotty Wi‑Fi. Picture a first‑year Computer Science student in Kenya, teaching himself to code from scratch and launching a Rails blog to share every puzzle he cracked. That grind sparked my love for problem-solving — and it’s fueled me ever since. Today, I’m a Senior Full‑Stack Engineer based in Nairobi, building scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, Node.js, React, Vue, and DevOps practices. I specialize in architecting custom solutions that balance performance, maintainability, and business value. From freelancing on Upwork (16+ projects, 100% client satisfaction) to architecting microservices (20% faster app performance) and modernizing legacy CMS systems (40% faster load times, 50% fewer bugs), I’ve consistently delivered results that matter. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me finger‑picking my guitar or summiting peaks like Mt. Kilimanjaro — recharging for the next big challenge. Ready to build your next scalable platform or brainstorm over virtual coffee? Let’s connect. Skills: Ruby on Rails, Node.js, React, Vue, DevOps, SQL/NoSQL Databases