Education & Practical Learning

From self-taught beginnings to university-level engineering and building real companies

Kirinyaga University

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

2024 - Present (2nd Year Student)

Focus: Full-Stack Development Expected Graduation: 2028

Background

Self-taught developer before university, with skills applied to real projects.

Practical Focus

Applying coursework directly to building e-commerce sites and hackathon projects.

Real-World Builds

Created mind-bridge.co.ke and other ventures alongside studies.

Academic & Self-Taught Learning

University curriculum supplemented by hands-on, project-based learning

Core Development

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Web Development & Design
  • Database Management Systems
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Data Structures

Practical Application

  • E-Commerce Website Development
  • Full-Stack Project Building
  • Hackathon Challenge Preparation
  • Entrepreneurial Tech Projects
  • Real-World Problem Solving

Systems & Infrastructure

  • Computer Networks
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Cloud Computing Basics
  • Mobile Computing

Projects & Competition Work

Where theory meets practice: from university assignments to hackathon challenges

University-Level E-Commerce Websites

Real-World Build

Built functional e-commerce websites as part of university projects and freelance work, applying full-stack development skills to create practical business solutions.

Full-Stack Payment Integration Database Design

Wangari Maathai Inaugural Hackathon

Competition Project

Participated in competitive hackathon challenges, developing innovative solutions under time constraints and collaborating with other developers to solve complex problems.

Team Collaboration Rapid Prototyping Solution Design

mind-bridge.co.ke Venture

Entrepreneurial Project

Applied self-taught and university skills to build a functional company website and platform, turning academic knowledge into a real business venture.

Business Development Web Platform Technical Implementation

Learning Beyond Classroom

Self-directed learning and community participation

Self-Taught Development

Independent Learner

Began learning programming independently before university, building foundational skills through online resources and practical experimentation.

Hackathon Participation

Competitor & Builder

Active participation in hackathons like the Wangari Maathai Inaugural challenge, applying skills in competitive, timed environments.

Entrepreneurial Projects

Founder & Developer

Building real companies and websites like mind-bridge.co.ke alongside academic studies, bridging theory with entrepreneurial execution.