Meshack Dawa

Software Developer • Full-Stack Engineer

Talent

NairobiMember since August 21, 2026

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About

Full-stack software developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining production web applications. Experienced across frontend, backend, databases, cloud infrastructure, and client delivery, with a strong focus on JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Django, and PostgreSQL. Built and shipped products end-to-end, from architecture and server provisioning through deployment and post-launch support.

Comfortable owning projects independently and working directly with clients across fintech, education, and NGO environments.

Experience

Founder & Full-Stack Developer - Meshtech (Web & Software Studio) - Nairobi, Kenya

(2023-01)

Design, build, and deploy full-stack web applications for clients end-to-end, including architecture, server setup, domain/DNS configuration, database design, frontend development, deployment, and maintenance.

Built and shipped Qkat, a digital business automation platform enabling service providers to onboard clients and manage workflows through a structured web dashboard.
Developed Kidy AI, an AI-powered learning assistant for children, integrating LLM APIs with Supabase for backend data and conversation handling.
Manage infrastructure and deployment across AWS, Vercel, and Cloudflare for multiple concurrent projects, including uptime, performance, and basic security hardening.
Work directly with clients on requirements gathering, technical scoping, delivery, and post-launch support.

Software Engineering Trainee - ALX Africa

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Completed an intensive project-based curriculum covering low-level programming in C, Linux/Unix system administration, shell scripting, and DevOps fundamentals.

Built and version-controlled projects individually and in peer teams using Git/GitHub workflows, code review, and Unix-based development environments.

Founder - 1Way Credit

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Built and operated backend systems supporting a micro-lending service, including client onboarding logic and financial data workflows.