Hi, I'm Daniel Ngwasi
Building practical systems that solve real-world problems. Specializing in writing, testing, and maintaining efficient, scalable software that makes a real impact.
About Me
My Journey
I'm a skilled computer programmer and ICT professional with a strong background in computer science. I specialize in writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining efficient and scalable software solutions. I am passionate about building practical systems that solve real-world problems, with experience in developing web applications, managing ICT infrastructure, and working with modern technologies.
When I'm not coding or managing ICT infrastructure, I explore new technologies, contribute to open-source, and mentor aspiring developers.
Experience
Career Journey
My educational path and professional experience.
ICT Officer
Ministry of Education, Kenya
Providing ICT support and infrastructure management for the Ministry of Education. Responsible for maintaining computer systems, networks, and digital services. Supporting staff with ICT needs, managing government databases, and implementing digital transformation initiatives across education departments.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
DanTech Developers
Building production systems for clients and community organizations across Laravel, Django, Next.js, and FastAPI — including property management, legal services, chama/SACCO finance, and e-commerce platforms with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and PesaLink integrations.
ICT Attaché / Intern
Government ICT Department
Gained hands-on experience in ICT infrastructure management, network configuration, hardware maintenance, and end-user support. Assisted in the rollout of digital systems and maintained IT documentation.
ICT Consultant
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Kenya
Served as ICT Consultant providing strategic technology guidance and support. Assisted in the implementation and management of ICT systems, digital infrastructure, and technology solutions across agriculture and livestock departments.
ICT Technician
Ministry of Interior, Kenya
Provided hands-on ICT technical support and infrastructure management. Responsibilities included hardware maintenance, network configuration, system troubleshooting, and end-user support across ministry departments.
BSc Computer Science
St. Paul's University, Limuru
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from St. Paul's University Main Campus, Limuru. Built a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer networks, and systems design.
Bachelor of Education
Kenyatta University
Graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University, gaining a strong foundation in pedagogy, curriculum development, and educational technology.
What I Offer
Services
From web development to ICT infrastructure — here's how I can help your business grow.
Web Development
Full-stack web apps built with React, Next.js, Laravel, Django and Node.js. From landing pages to complex enterprise systems.
- ✓ Responsive Design
- ✓ REST APIs
- ✓ Database Design
- ✓ Authentication
ICT Support & Infrastructure
End-to-end ICT support for organizations — network setup, server management, hardware maintenance, and staff training.
- ✓ Network Setup
- ✓ Server Management
- ✓ Hardware Repair
- ✓ IT Training
Mobile App Development
Cross-platform mobile applications using React Native and Flutter that work seamlessly on iOS and Android.
- ✓ React Native
- ✓ Flutter
- ✓ Firebase
- ✓ App Store Deployment
Cybersecurity
Security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implementation of best practices to protect your digital assets.
- ✓ Security Audits
- ✓ Penetration Testing
- ✓ SSL Setup
- ✓ Data Backup
System Design & Databases
Architecture design, database modeling, and optimization for scalable, high-performance systems.
- ✓ System Architecture
- ✓ Database Optimization
- ✓ API Design
- ✓ Cloud Deployment
Payments Integration
M-Pesa Daraja (STK Push & B2C), Airtel Money, and PesaLink integrations for platforms that need to move real money reliably.
- ✓ M-Pesa STK Push
- ✓ B2C Payouts
- ✓ Airtel Money
- ✓ PesaLink
Technical Stack
Skills & Technologies
My technical toolkit for building exceptional digital experiences.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
My academic journey and professional qualifications.
🎓 Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2019 – 2022St. Paul's University — Main Campus, Limuru
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer networks, and systems design. Developed practical skills through hands-on projects and coursework.
Bachelor of Education
2011 – 2014Kenyatta University
Graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University, gaining a strong foundation in pedagogy, curriculum development, and educational technology.
🏆 Certifications
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Real systems, built for real clients and community organizations — not tutorials.
In DevelopmentChamaBiz
A multi-tenant chama & SACCO management platform built on Django — contributions, loans, fines, and investments, with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and PesaLink payments, bulk CSV member onboarding, Sentry error monitoring, automated database backups, and a superuser owner dashboard. Security-hardened and rebranded from ChamaPro.
Laravel 12Dante Estate
A property management system for Kenyan landlords — role-based admin panel and tenant portal, M-Pesa STK Push & B2C payouts, Africa's Talking SMS notifications, and scheduled Artisan commands for rent reminders, built on Laravel 12 with Spatie Permission (6 roles, 25 permissions).
Laravel 12WakiliPro
A legal services marketplace connecting clients with advocates — role-based dashboards, M-Pesa billing with STK Push, admin verification workflows, and a reusable activity-logging system for audit trails, built on Laravel 12.
Live · Open SourceRepoSage
Drop in any GitHub URL and instantly get the purpose, architecture, key files, dependencies, and a contribution guide — all in a clean terminal-style UI, powered by the Anthropic API. Built for developers, by developers. Zero config.
American Beauty
A live spa & beauty studio platform combining a customer-facing e-commerce storefront with an internal admin system — walk-in appointments, standalone invoicing, backdated sales, and consolidated revenue reporting across POS, invoices, and appointments, built on Laravel 11.
Open SourceElimuMS
An open-source CBC school management system for Kenyan schools — 11 role-based permission tiers, M-Pesa Daraja STK Push, Africa's Talking SMS, Firebase push notifications, and an Anthropic Claude-powered assistant, built on Laravel 12 and Livewire 3.
More Projects
DantePOS
Laravel 11A full-featured Point of Sale system built with Laravel 11. Manages sales, purchases, stock, customers, suppliers, employees, and expenses with real-time financial dashboards and lucky draw modules.
DanteCredit
Laravel 11A secure web-based loan & credit management system for SACCOs and microfinance institutions. Features loan tracking, branch management, deposits, withdrawals, and analytics dashboards.
Jitihada Voting System
Live · Open SourceA simple, secure web-based voting management system for community groups. Members register, get a unique REG.NO, and cast one vote. Tracks live results with charts and exports to CSV.
Ministry of Education ICT Portal
Live · PrivateAn internal web portal for managing ICT assets, support tickets, and staff ICT requests across the Ministry of Education. Includes real-time dashboards and reporting.
Live Activity
GitHub Activity
A live look at what I've been building, straight from @Dantechdevs.
Some private/client repositories aren't reflected here — see Projects for the full picture.
Writing
From My Blog
Rebranding a Live SaaS Across 45 Files Without Breaking It
Notes from renaming ChamaPro to ChamaBiz across an entire Django codebase — preserving internal app names, avoiding broken migrations, and a content-anchored find-and-replace approach that didn't touch what shouldn't change.
Automating Database Backups on Windows with Task Scheduler
How I built a custom Django management command for automated backups and wired it into Windows Task Scheduler for a production chama management platform — no cron, no extra infrastructure.
Wiring M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and PesaLink Into One App
Lessons from expanding a Kenyan fintech app beyond M-Pesa — handling three payment providers with different callback formats behind one clean, interactive selector UI.
Building Scalable APIs with Node.js and PostgreSQL
A deep dive into designing RESTful APIs that scale — covering database indexing, connection pooling, and caching strategies.
Django + Azure Cosmos DB: A Practical Guide
How to connect a Django application to Azure Cosmos DB — covering the django-cosmos driver, proxy configuration, and database creation.
How Git Works: A Visual Guide for Developers
A clear visual breakdown of Git workflows — workspace, staging, local repository, and remote repository using GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
Beyond Code
Community & Leadership
Technology work aside, I stay active in the community organizations I belong to — coordination, communication, and record-keeping that don't show up in a repo but matter just as much.
Vice Chairperson
Helping coordinate community development initiatives and represent member interests in committee decision-making.
Organising Secretary
Coordinating logistics, communication, and record-keeping for a 25-member welfare and savings group — from contribution tracking to meeting minutes.
Community Football Support
Supporting a local football club competing in the FKF Mwala Sub County League 2026/2027 season.
Church Community Administration
Supporting church administration with communications, contribution tracking, and meeting coordination.
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