WHO AM I?
I'm Batman.
Hi, I'm Daniel Karume - a passionate full-stack developer and Computer Science student at JKUAT. I combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to build impactful digital solutions. Beyond coding, I enjoy mentoring fellow developers and experimenting with new technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible.
WHERE'S THE PROOF?
12-month intensive program covering full-stack development, networking, databases, and DevOps.
Participated in a bootcamp focused on innovative solutions to public health challenges using eHealth and Artificial Intelligence in Kenya.
Certificate of Participation in ICP blockchain hackathon.
Participated in a web development hackathon focusing on Django framework.
MORE PROOF?
Web Development Trainer - CodeYetu
Taught HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to young learners. Led hands-on projects to build confidence and problem-solving skills.
Frontend Developer - Baykart
Improved admin dashboard structure through code refactoring. Developed essential dashboard features for smoother workflows.
Mobile Developer - Baykart
Refactored mobile codebases to boost performance and maintainability. Built key app features and improved user experience.
Lead Mobile Developer - Rastuc Technologies Limited
Led development of React Native apps using Nativewind. Published apps to the Play Store and coached new contributors.
HR & Mentorship - Rastuc Technologies Limited
Guided junior developers through code reviews and pair programming. Improved team workflows with Trello.
Frontend Developer - Rastuc Technologies Limited
Built responsive UIs with Next.js and Tailwind CSS. Integrated APIs for real-time and static data flows.
Fullstack Web Developer - VS Tech
Delivered web apps with Next.js and Node.js. Enhanced UI performance and modernized legacy code.
Backend Developer - Rastuc Technologies Limited
Extended Django APIs with Strawberry GraphQL. Improved test coverage and project documentation.
WHERE ARE THE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS?
TALK IS CHEAP. SHOW ME THE CODE.
The "Shazam for Anime" - a voice recognition ecosystem. Features a consumer-facing mobile app built with React Native for recording and identifying Japanese voice actors (Seiyuu) in real-time. Powered by a high-performance Python backend leveraging deep learning and vector similarity search for precise audio fingerprinting.
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An interactive climate education platform that gamifies learning about trees and environmental conservation. Users complete lessons, earn points (Matawi), collect badges, and join a growing community committed to real-world impact. Includes a responsive web app built with modern UI, and a backend designed to support progress tracking, streaks, and partner-driven environmental actions.
CSS ModulesReact Hook Form
A digital affiliate marketing platform enabling users to promote products and track referrals. Includes authentication, affiliate dashboards, commission tracking, and reporting tools for marketers and businesses.
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A full-stack healthcare platform connecting doctors and patients. Patients can browse and book doctors with ease, while doctors manage their schedules, appointments, and records through intuitive dashboards. The system also includes AI-powered search, analytics, and an admin portals for management.
ApolloCSS ModulesReact Hook FormTALK IT LIKE I WALK IT.
- 16 Jan 20265 min
From Laggy to Lightning: How I Hit 100 (96) on Core Web Vitals
A breakdown of the specific Next.js optimizations I used to fix performance bottlenecks and achieve near-perfect Lighthouse scores.
nextjsperformanceseolighthousecore web vitals - 3d ago12 min
elePHPant in the Room
A story of moving from a JS-only mindset to PHP-native deployment to save costs and automate GoDaddy.
weblaravelfilamentlivewirephpbladeci/cdgodaddydevops - 10 Nov 20256 min
How to Spot AI–Written Content
Learn simple ways to identify content that might have been generated by AI.
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GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.
Inspired my initial idea for a multi-section hero. I simplified it for this version, but I might bring the full concept to life in the next iteration - emphasis on *might*.
This site sparked the idea to implement a custom cursor and subtle motion interactions.
The pill-shaped navigation concept comes from here-clean, modern, and super intuitive.
The footer inspired a creative way to showcase different portfolio versions. Planning to add something similar in v2.
Inspired the interactive 'Reach Out' section with the subtle mouse-following motion at the bottom of the page.
A treasure trove of portfolio ideas. You can easily lose hours scrolling through all the amazing concepts here.