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Lincoln-Madaraka/README.md

Lincoln Madaraka – Software Engineer, Full-Stack & DevOps Specialist

Lincoln Madaraka

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About Me

I’m Lincoln Madaraka, a Kenyan software engineer specializing in backend development, full-stack applications, and DevOps engineering. I have a Degree from Kenyatta University and a Software Engineering Certification from Holberton School's Africa Leadership Experience(ALX) SWE, I build scalable, secure and cloud-ready systems.

I focus on:

  1. Fullstack Mobile and Web App development.
  2. Infrastructure automation & CI/CD pipelines.
  3. Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP and Azure.
  4. System security and high availability.
  5. Backend API development.

Skills & Tech Stack

  1. Programming Languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript, Bash
  2. Frameworks: Django, Node.js, React (basic), Next.js
  3. DevOps Tools: Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, systemd
  4. Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud, AWS (basic), Nginx, Linux server management
  5. Databases: MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB
  6. Other Tools: Git, Postman, Jupyter, Linux CLI, Figma, VS Code, Jira.

Career Goals

My career mission is to be recognized among the best software engineers in Kenya and globally — building, automating and optimizing software systems that matter. I aim to contribute as a Full-Stack & DevOps Engineer by:

  • Automating infrastructure & deployment pipelines
  • Creating reliable backend APIs and user-friendly full-stack applications
  • Leveraging cloud services for performance & cost-efficiency
  • Maintaining secure, highly-available systems

Featured Projects by Lincoln Madaraka

  1. Portfolio Website Personal website showcasing my work, certifications, and skills. Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript | Hosted on Vercel

  2. StaffFile Payroll management application built with Laravel and SQL for managing employee salaries. | Live On Render

  3. MwangazaFarm 254 An AI-powered produce marketplace connecting Kenyan farmers to urban buyers. Built with React to empower agriculture through technology. | On Vercel

  4. Cytask A PHP-based task management application with authentication, categorization, and status tracking. (updating on hosting issue soon)

  5. Health Information System A Django app for managing medical records with secure authentication and CRUD features.

Certifications & Training

1. ALX Software Engineering – A Certified Software Engineer, Backend Pro

Certified

2. Power Learn Project – Efficient Certified Web Developer.

Lincoln Poweer Learn PROJECT

3. Google Cloud Platform – Professional Cloud Architect (badge issued)

Best Engineer Lincoln

4. Git Essentials – LinkedIn Learning

Certified

5. Google IT Support Certificate – Coursera

Certified

Education

Bachelors Degree – Kenyatta University (2021–2025)

Key modules: Systems Administration, Networking, Backend Web Development, Embedded Systems and Internet of Things KU

Software Engineering - Holberton School

ALX

Let’s Connect

📧 Email: [email protected] 🐦 MyTwitter 🌍 MyPortfolio

⭐️ Feel free to check out my repositories, explore my code, and connect with me.
Let’s build the future of software together. Modifying soon

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  1. cytask cytask Public

    A task management system

    PHP 9

  2. staffile staffile Public

    payroll manager

    PHP 4

  3. Health_Information_Syst Health_Information_Syst Public

    A program that simulates a basic health information system for managing clients and health programs/services.

    JavaScript 7 1

  4. MwangazaFarm254 MwangazaFarm254 Public

    MwangazaFarm is a dynamic web platform that connects local Kenyan farmers with urban consumers by leveraging AI-generated produce listings. This platform empowers farmers to showcase fresh, high-qu…

    JavaScript 9 1

  5. Biwott362/weather-forecast-app Biwott362/weather-forecast-app Public

    🌦️ A decoupled weather api application built with Next.js (TypeScript) for the frontend and Laravel (API-only) for the backend. It fetches real-time weather data from the OpenWeatherMap API, provid…

    TypeScript 5 1

  6. chatbot chatbot Public

    Test Chatbot

    TypeScript 5