Hi, I’m Susan. 👋

I’m a Full-Stack Software Developer based in Kenya, passionate about building technology that solves real problems and creates meaningful impact. I primarily work with PHP, Laravel, React, and modern web technologies, building everything from backend systems and RESTful APIs to customer portals, dashboards, payment integrations, and internal tools.

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Most recently: Compassion International
Core stack: Laravel · PHP · React
Based in: Kenya

Selected work

Platforms and websites shipped for utilities, retailers, insurers, clinics and communities.

MajiSafi

Web application delivered with Laravel + Livewire, focused on dynamic UI and integrated systems.

LaravelLivewireTailwind CSSPostgreSQL

FarijiCare Policy

User-driven insurance policy purchase experience with admin panels and secure payments.

LaravelAngularJSDaraja API

Shuzia Books

eBook platform for a Christian community in Nigeria.

LaravelStripeREST APIs

Revelation Collective

Website + community portal to manage events, programs, and community data for a growing discipleship movement.

WebsitePortalEventsPrograms+1

Sokomak

Platform for farmers to procure inputs, manage operations, and access planning tools online.

LaravelReactNest.jsPostgreSQL+1

PulaPOS

Online point-of-sale platform APIs for sales, inventory, payments, and customer management.

LaravelMySQLREST APIs

Shuzia Blog

Blog platform for publishing and community engagement.

LaravelTDDPest

iTestify

Community-focused web application within the Shuzia ecosystem.

LaravelOOPUnit Tests

Daystar University Websites

Contributed to the redesign and redevelopment of Daystar University's website ecosystem, including websites for the university's schools and directorates, with a focus on modern layouts, responsive design, consistent navigation, and improved content presentation.

LaravelBladeCSSJavaScript

Neuroguard Neuromonitoring Solutions

Professional healthcare website developed with WordPress and Elementor, showcasing neuromonitoring services, company information, and medical expertise through a clean and responsive digital presence.

WordPressElementorPluginsSEO

Pets Paradise

Pet care website built with WordPress and Elementor, providing an online platform to showcase veterinary services, pet wellness information, and customer resources.

WordPressElementorPlugins

Wellness Wonders

Veterinary clinic website developed with WordPress and Elementor, designed to highlight pet healthcare services, clinic information, and resources for pet owners through a user-friendly experience.

WordPressElementorPlugins

Simba Energy

Personal brand website developed for Simba Energy, a high-energy MC, hype man, dancer, and cultural host. The platform showcases his services, performances, testimonials, availability, and booking experience for events worldwide.

WordPressElementorPlugins

Experience

Eight roles across contracting, product teams and internships; mostly backend, mostly Laravel, consistently test-driven.

August 2026 - October 2026

Web Developer

Daystar University

Contributed to the redesign and redevelopment of Daystar University's website, creating a more modern and consistent digital experience.
Redesigned and developed websites for the university's schools and directorates, adapting shared layouts and components to the needs of different departments.
Implemented responsive layouts, navigation, content sections, and interactive features across multiple institutional websites.

Laravel
Blade
CSS
Javascript

March 2025 — June 2026

Software Engineering Contractor

Compassion International

Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to enhance and maintain internal tools supporting child sponsorship and donor management systems.
Contributed to scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using CodeIgniter (MVC) with clean code principles.
Worked with test-driven development, user acceptance testing, and API-driven automation to improve operational efficiency.

CodeIgniter
PHP
React
Next.js
JavaScript
MySQL
Docker
Adminer
GitLab
OpenAI APIs

November 2024 — October 2026

FullStack Laravel Developer Contractor

Wonderkid Media

Developed and maintained a utility management platform for water and sewerage service providers, building backend systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and RESTful APIs to support customer management, billing, and operational workflows.
Rebuilt a customer portal from Nuxt.js to Laravel Livewire and implemented location-based features using the Google Maps API.
Worked with Laravel, Livewire, Filament, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Tailwind CSS, and Pest PHP to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Laravel
Livewire
Filament
PostgreSQL
Vue.js
Nuxt.js
Tailwind CSS
Google Maps API
Pest PHP

January 2024 — November 2024

Laravel Backend Developer

PulaPOS

Developed RESTful APIs for an online-based point-of-sale solution to manage sales, inventory, payments, and customer data.
Used Eloquent ORM for MySQL interactions and implemented middleware for authentication and authorization.
Led development of Sokomak (Côte d’Ivoire) platform for farmers to procure inputs, manage operations, and access planning tools online.

Laravel
React
JavaScript
Nest.js
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Google Cloud
Google Maps API
Tailwind CSS
Pest
PHPUnit
Payments APIs

September 2023 — May 2024

FullStack PHP Developer

Dawit Insurance Agency

Contributed to FarijiCare: user-driven policy purchase application, admin insurer panel, and CRM app for authentication and relationship management.
Integrated a secure payment gateway using the MPESA Daraja API.
Worked with CI/CD pipelines and cloud tooling to ship reliably.

Laravel
AngularJS
Nest.js
TypeScript
Express.js
RabbitMQ
MySQL
Docker
Google Cloud
Daraja API

January 2023 — July 2023

FullStack PHP Developer

Shuzia

Spearheaded development of an eBook and blog application for a Christian community in Nigeria.
Implemented Stripe payments and robust feature + unit tests using test-driven development practices.
Deployed to DigitalOcean and maintained stable production environments.

Laravel
REST APIs
MVC
Stripe
OOP
Pest
Git
DigitalOcean

February 2022 — April 2022

Backend Software Development Intern

AMT Technologies

Built a backend application for a road-feature detector powered by Node.js.
Worked with Express.js, gRPC, MongoDB, Docker, and RESTful web services.

Node.js
Express.js
gRPC
MongoDB
Docker
REST

July 2020 — August 2022

FullStack PHP Development Intern (Part-Time)

Frog Technologies

Created an educational scholarship platform connecting students with donors for NGO-led donation management.
Integrated APIs, managed migrations, and deployed with webserver tooling; also integrated WordPress for content management.

Laravel
Flutter
MVC
API Integration
Flutterwave API
Apache
WordPress
Git

March 2018 — March 2019

ICT Intern

Ocean Sole

Supported stock management and employee performance monitoring initiatives.
Provided hands-on technical support to management and production staff.

IT Support
Operations
Stakeholder Support

Revelation Collective

Co-Founder · 2025

In 2025, I founded Revelation Collective, a community of young Christians dedicated to discipleship, worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. What began as a personal response to God’s call grew into a movement focused on helping young people build authentic relationships with Christ and with one another.

As the founder, I lead the vision and growth of the community while creating spaces where young people can encounter God, discover purpose, and be equipped to impact their generation. Through gatherings, discipleship programs, mentorship, and digital platforms, Revelation Collective continues to connect and serve young Christians across different backgrounds and denominations.

DiscipleshipWorshipCommunityEventsProgramsPortal

My Role

Co-Founder, community leader, and technology lead. I established the vision for Revelation Collective and built the website and community platform used to manage events, programs, communications, and community data.

Our Mission

We help young Christians grow in their faith through discipleship, worship gatherings, mentorship, community engagement, and programs designed to foster spiritual maturity and meaningful relationships.

revelationcollective.org

Leadership

2026 — Present

Technology Lead · Volunteer

Tech Sisters Kenya

Lead the development of a community management system to support member management, engagement, and community operations.
Work closely with the team to understand community needs and translate them into practical digital solutions.

Technology
Community
Leadership
Laravel

2025 — Present

Co-Founder · Technology Lead

Revelation Collective

Co-founded and help lead a Christian youth community focused on discipleship, worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
Lead the community's technology and digital platforms, supporting events, programs, communications, and community engagement.

Community
Leadership
Technology
Discipleship

August 2020 — August 2022

Campus Lead

Google Developer Students Clubs

Facilitated a peer learning environment at Strathmore University through 9 workshops and talks.
Built connections with industry professionals and strengthened the campus developer community.

Community
Leadership
Workshops
Mentorship

Education

2019 — 2022

Strathmore University

BSc in Informatics and Computer Science

2018

eMobilis Mobile Institute

Web Designing and Mobile Application Development

2014 — 2018

MaryHill Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Beyond the resume

Two channels, two different sides of the same person.

Instagram

@imali_susan_

Personal life and the work I do around my faith.

TikTok

@controlcxcontrolv

Tech jokes and dev life.

Get in touch

If you’re building a product and need someone who can ship reliable backend APIs, clean UIs, and production-ready integrations, reach out.

Email: susanimali52@gmail.com
Phone: +254 724 920 456
GitHub: github.com/imalisusan
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/imalisusan

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