Alex portrait
👋

Greetings, I'm Alex Otara, a full-stack software developer with 4 years experience.

Contact me here View Resume

About me

I am a freelance Web and Mobile Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I specialize in React, Next.js, React Native (Expo), Node.js, JavaScript and TypeScript, with a solid grasp of Prisma. I use MongoDB, Neon Serverless, and Appwrite to optimize backend systems and AI-powered tools to enhance workflows and user experiences.

I am a graduate of ALX Africa, a project-based remote learning program emphasizing pair programming and hands-on mastery of HTML, CSS, C, JavaScript, Python, React, MySQL, and Nginx. Collaborating with developers across Africa strengthened my technical and teamwork skills.

I am actively seeking a full-time software developer role to contribute, grow, and build impactful solutions.

Active projects

ReadBlendr

A platform for authors to publish and sell their books. It also acts as a marketplace for readers to buy and read.

Project I worked on
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind
  • MongoDB
  • Typescript
  • Clerk
  • Stripe

SnapVista

A Software-as-a-Service application with AI features and a payments & credits system where one can manipulate images.

Project I worked on
  • Cloudinary AI
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind
  • MongoDB
  • Clerk
  • Stripe

Evently

An event management application where one can create and book events. Events are filtered by category.

Project I worked on
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind
  • MongoDB
  • Typescript
  • Clerk
  • Stripe

My skills

My experience

Full-Stack Developer

Remote, Nairobi, KE

I'm now a full-stack developer working as a freelancer. My stack includes React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, Prisma and MongoDB. I'm open to full-time opportunities.

Jan. 2024 - Present

Front-End Developer

Upwork, Nairobi, KE

I worked as a front-end developer for various clients. I also upskilled to the full stack.

Oct. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Graduated bootcamp

Nairobi, KE

I graduated after 12 months of studying with ALX Africa. I immediately found a job as a front-end developer.

Aug. 2022- Sept. 2023

Contact me

I would love to hear from you! Whether you have a question, feedback, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.