Available for new projects

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 Roanoke, Virginia. I specialize in AI Automation, Seamless System Integrations, and building scalable platforms. I help businesses leverage AI to streamline operations and scale efficiently.

Roanoke, Virginia
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
Roanoke, Virginia
Open to
Freelance & Contracts
01
About Me

Crafting digital experiences that matter.

I'm a software developer and consultant based in Roanoke,Virginia. 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 Automated AI Receptionist & Growth Platform for East African SMEs
Featured
aiLive

Patofy

The Automated AI Receptionist & Growth Platform for East African SMEs

A multi-tenant SaaS platform that acts as a 'digital employee' for SMEs, autonomously handling the entire customer lifecycle—from social media inquiry to mobile money payment and reputation management.

Next.js 15Payload CMS v3MongoDBVoiceflowWhatsApp Business API
View Case StudyLive Site
Panda FPL — Autonomous FPL Analytics Agent on WhatsApp
View Case Study →

Panda FPL

ai

A commercialized, conversational AI agent deployed natively on WhatsApp that provides real-time, data-driven insights and predictive analytics for Fantasy Premier League managers.

WhatsApp Cloud APIGemini APIClaude API+2
Beauttah Homes PMS — Short-Term Rental Management & Booking Engine
View Case Study →

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 v3TypeScript+3
Missing Link Kenya — Community-Driven Public Safety & Alert Hub
View Case Study →

Missing Link Kenya

personal

A community-driven public safety platform engineered to accelerate the discovery of missing persons in Kenya via crowd-sourced alerts and geospatial tracking.

Next.js 15Payload CMS v3PWA+1
EAB InsurTech Platform — Enterprise Insurance Management Core
View Case Study →

EAB InsurTech Platform

client

A highly regulated, enterprise-grade platform for policy management, automated claims processing, and customer administration.

ReactReduxTypeScript+3
BitNorm Aggregator — High-Frequency Crypto Data Analytics Platform
View Case Study →

BitNorm Aggregator

client

A comprehensive cryptocurrency data aggregator delivering continuous real-time price feeds and portfolio performance tracking.

ReactGraphQLRabbitMQ+2
03
Career

Where I've Worked

Co-Founder & Technical Lead

Founder
AcidCat Digital Marketing·Roanoke, VA (Remote)
2025 — Present

Leading the technical infrastructure and digital strategy for a modern marketing agency, specializing in high-performance web architecture and AI-driven growth systems.

  • Engineered responsive, SEO-optimized client web applications that significantly improved Core Web Vitals and user engagement.
  • Implemented AI-powered lead generation strategies and automated marketing workflows to scale client acquisition.
  • Conducted comprehensive technical SEO audits and designed digital identity concepts for diverse client portfolios.
Next.jsTypeScriptTechnical SEOAI AutomationWeb Architecture

Senior Software Engineer

Full-Time
EAB Systems·Hong Kong (Remote)
Mar 2022 — Apr 2026

Architected and optimized backend services and user interfaces for an enterprise InsurTech platform operating in a highly regulated, data-heavy environment.

  • Reduced policy processing time by 40% and supported a 3x increase in active users by optimizing backend RESTful APIs with TypeScript.
  • Managed complex global state across a massive Single Page Application (SPA) using React and Redux.
  • Enforced strict Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies, elevating engineering standards and eliminating critical infrastructure bottlenecks.
TypeScriptReactReduxNode.jsFlutterDartTDD

Full Stack Infrastructure Engineer

Full-Time
BitNorm·Remote
Feb 2021 — Jan 2022

Developed core components of the backend architecture for a high-frequency cryptocurrency data aggregator to handle continuous real-time market feeds.

  • Deployed a RabbitMQ-based distributed messaging system to process high-volume, real-time data synchronization with minimal system latency.
  • Partnered closely with cross-functional product teams to design and implement highly optimized GraphQL and RESTful APIs within an Agile framework.
  • Delivered a performant data dashboard that updates milliseconds after market changes, assisting active traders with real-time decision making.
ReactGraphQLRabbitMQNode.jsREST APIs
05
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.

06
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
07
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.

Send a Message

Your message will be securely delivered to my inbox.