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Jack Mkimbo - Top Software Engineer & AI Automation Consultant

Building Systems
That Scale.

Top Software Engineer

I'm Jack Mkimbo, a Top Software Engineer and consultant based in Mombasa, Kenya. I specialize in AI Automation, Seamless System Integrations, and building scalable platforms. I help businesses leverage AI to streamline operations and scale efficiently.

Mombasa, Kenya
Jack Mkimbo — Software Engineer and SaaS Founder
4+
Years exp.
10+
Projects
4+Years Experience
10+Projects Shipped
3Live SaaS Products
Problems Solved
Jack Mkimbo — Software Engineer
Mombasa, Kenya
Open to
Freelance & Contracts
01
About Me

Crafting digital experiences that matter.

I'm a product-focused software developer and consultant recognized among the top software engineers in Kenya. I specialize in AI Automation and Enterprise System Integration to help businesses streamline operations and scale efficiently.

As the Co-Founder & CTO of AcidCat Digital Marketing, I lead the technical vision for Patofy — a multi-tenant AI-powered SaaS platform automating the entire customer lifecycle for service-based SMEs.

“I thrive on translating complex business needs into clean, scalable full-stack applications and intelligent automation pipelines.”

Top Software Engineer
Full-Stack React, Next.js, Node.js
AI Automation & Integration
Business Systems, AI Workflows
SaaS Founder
Co-Founder & CTO, AcidCat Digital Marketing
BSc. Computer Technology
MultiMedia University of Kenya
02
What I Do

Services & Expertise

From concept to deployment, I bring ideas to life with precision engineering and strategic thinking.

Full-Stack Engineering

End-to-end web application development — from database architecture to polished UI. I build robust, scalable systems using modern frameworks and best practices.

  • Next.js & React Applications
  • REST & GraphQL API Development
  • Payload CMS & Content Architecture
  • Mobile Apps with Flutter & Dart
  • Payment Integration (M-Pesa, Paystack)
  • Database Design (MongoDB, Firebase)
Build something together

AI & Automation

Intelligent systems that work while you sleep. I design and build conversational AI agents, WhatsApp automation pipelines, and workflow automations that eliminate manual friction.

  • Conversational AI Agents (Voiceflow)
  • WhatsApp Business API Automation
  • Google Gemini API Integration
  • Automated CRM & Lead Pipelines
  • Make.com Workflow Automations
  • Stateful Multi-step AI Flows
Automate your workflow

Product Architecture

Turning complex business problems into phased, executable product roadmaps. Strategic technical leadership from MVP definition to multi-tenant SaaS architecture.

  • Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture
  • MVP Scoping & Roadmap Planning
  • System Design & Scalability Reviews
  • Third-Party API Strategy
  • Technical Due Diligence
  • Code Architecture & Refactoring
Let's architect your vision
04
Selected Work

Projects & Case Studies

Patofy — The Automation Platform for Service Businesses in East Africa
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Patofy

The Automation Platform for Service Businesses in East Africa

A multi-tenant SaaS platform that acts as the 'Operating System' for SMEs. It automates the entire customer lifecycle—from social media inquiry to mobile money payment and reputation management.

Next.js 15Payload CMS v3MongoDBVoiceflowWhatsApp Business API
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Panda FPL — Panda FPL is a conversational AI Assistant deployed on WhatsApp.
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Panda FPL

ai

Panda FPL is a conversational AI agent that provides data-driven insights,analytics, and entertainment for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

WhatsApp Cloud APIGemini AINext.js+1
Beauttah Homes PMS — Short-Term Rental Management & Booking Engine
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Beauttah Homes PMS

client

A bespoke, enterprise-grade Property Management System and Direct Booking Engine designed for the Kenyan vacation rental market.

Next.js 15Payload CMS v3MongoDB+2
Missing Link Kenya — Community-Driven Alert System
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Missing Link Kenya

personal

A platform to help find missing persons in Kenya using crowd-sourced alerts and real-time notifications.

Next.jsFirebaseGoogle Maps API+1
EAB InsurTech Platform — Enterprise Insurance Management
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EAB InsurTech Platform

client

Enterprise-grade platform for policy management, claims processing, and customer administration.

ReactReduxFlutter+2
BitNorm Aggregator — Crypto Data Analytics Platform
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BitNorm Aggregator

client

Comprehensive cryptocurrency data aggregator with real-time price feeds and portfolio tracking.

ReactGraphQLRabbitMQ+1
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Career

Where I've Worked

Co-Founder & CTO

Founder
AcidCat Digital Marketing & Patofy·Mombasa, Kenya
2025 — Present

Leading the full technical vision and end-to-end development of Patofy — a multi-tenant AI-powered SaaS platform. Architected a robust stateful backend system providing real-time dynamic context to conversational AI agents deployed on WhatsApp.

  • Designed and built the '4 R's' growth engine: Reception, Reputation, Reactivation & Referrals
  • Integrated Paystack, WhatsApp Business API, Voiceflow, and Google Gemini AI
  • Led strategic product pivots and complex feature refinements for East African SME market-fit
Next.js 15Payload CMS v3VoiceflowWhatsApp APIGoogle GeminiMongoDBPaystack

Software Engineer

Full-Time
EAB Systems·Hong Kong (Remote)
Mar 2022 — Present

Developing and maintaining enterprise-grade InsurTech products for both web and mobile platforms. Collaborating in a cross-functional team for the full software development lifecycle.

  • Built and maintained web platform using TypeScript, React.js, and Redux
  • Maintained mobile platform with Flutter & Dart maintaining iOS/Android feature parity
  • Implemented TDD practices and conducted thorough code reviews for quality assurance
TypeScriptReactReduxFlutterDartREST APIsTDD

Full Stack JavaScript Developer

Full-Time
BitNorm·Remote
Feb 2021 — Feb 2022

Contributed to building a comprehensive data aggregator for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, handling real-time market data and user portfolios.

  • Developed RESTful APIs for data retrieval and manipulation across multiple exchanges
  • Implemented UIs using React.js, Redux, and GraphQL for efficient data querying
  • Built a RabbitMQ-based messaging system for real-time data synchronization
ReactReduxGraphQLNode.jsRabbitMQ
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Technical Stack

Tools I Build With

A pragmatic engineer who picks the right tool for the job. These are the technologies I use day-to-day.

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Redux
React Hook Form
Zod
HTML5
CSS3
Shadcn/ui
Framer Motion
V0.dev
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Redux
React Hook Form
Zod
HTML5
CSS3
Shadcn/ui
Framer Motion
V0.dev
Node.js
Payload CMS
MongoDB
Express.js
GraphQL
REST APIs
Voiceflow
Google Gemini
Make.com
WhatsApp Cloud API
Twilio
Paystack
Node.js
Payload CMS
MongoDB
Express.js
GraphQL
REST APIs
Voiceflow
Google Gemini
Make.com
WhatsApp Cloud API
Twilio
Paystack
Flutter
Dart
Vercel
GCP
Firebase
Git & GitHub
Sentry
Python
Figma
Postman
Linux
VS Code
Flutter
Dart
Vercel
GCP
Firebase
Git & GitHub
Sentry
Python
Figma
Postman
Linux
VS Code
FrontendBackend & AICloud & Mobile

Full-Stack Architecture

Multi-tenant, scalable web applications with Next.js, Payload CMS, and MongoDB.

AI Agent Development

Complex, context-aware conversational agents with Voiceflow and Google Gemini.

Product Strategy

Strong product mindset — from MVP scoping to phased feature roadmaps.

API Integration

Payment gateways, communication APIs, and AI model integrations at scale.

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Social Proof

What Clients Say

I'm proud of the impact my work creates for clients. Here's what some of them have to say.

Jack transformed our entire client management workflow. The booking system he built eliminated double-bookings and saved us hours every week. The M-Pesa integration is seamless and our clients love it.

Norah Mbiuta
Director · Beauttah Homes

Working with Jack on the EAB InsurTech platform has been excellent. He has a deep understanding of both the technical and business requirements. His TDD approach gave us confidence in every feature shipped.

David C.
Engineering Manager · EAB Systems

Jack architected a WhatsApp AI agent for our business that handles inquiries 24/7. Within weeks, our lead response time went from hours to seconds. The ROI has been outstanding.

Sarah K.
Operations Manager · Local SME Client
4+Years building software
10+Production projects
100%Client satisfaction rate
3Live SaaS platforms
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Get in Touch

Let's Build Something
Together.

Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss a collaboration, or just want to say hi — I'm always happy to connect. I typically respond within 24 hours.

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