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Lynette Nyambura Mwangi

Frontend Developer

Nairobi, Kenya · +254 713 462 306 · mwangilynette9@gmail.com

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Professional Summary

Frontend Developer with hands-on experience building and maintaining production web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Vite, and Next.js. Experienced in developing responsive interfaces from Figma designs, integrating REST and GraphQL APIs, managing application data, and troubleshooting issues across development and production environments. Familiar with TanStack Query, TanStack Router, and WatermelonDB, with an interest in building reliable, maintainable applications using modern frontend tools and practices. Comfortable collaborating with backend developers, testing application functionality, and supporting users to resolve technical issues.

Technical Skills

  • Frontend Development: React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Vite, Next.js, React Native, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, React Hooks, responsive design, reusable components
  • TanStack Ecosystem: TanStack Query (React Query), TanStack Router, data fetching, query caching, asynchronous data management, routing and navigation
  • State & Data Management: React state, Context API, WatermelonDB, local data persistence, offline-first application patterns, server-state management
  • API Integration: REST APIs, GraphQL, asynchronous requests, OAuth, JWT, Postman, third-party services
  • AI Development Tools: Cursor, ChatGPT, debugging, code review, refactoring, test generation and validation
  • Testing & Quality: Maestro, Postman, functional testing, bug reproduction, API validation, regression testing
  • Backend & Databases: Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, Prisma, ORM-based development
  • Development & Deployment: Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker, AWS, Linux/Ubuntu, staging and production environments

Professional Experience

React Developer | Customer Success & Technical Support | Kinga Care Limited

Feb 2026 – Present | Hybrid
  • Build and maintain healthcare web experiences using React, React Native, JavaScript and related frontend tools, translating product requirements and design specifications into responsive interfaces.
  • Contribute to Kinga and Shifa applications, including patient and provider workflows, appointment-related features, consultant services, invoices and payment flows.
  • Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs and collaborate with backend and product teammates to investigate bugs, clarify requirements and deliver improvements.
  • Support users with onboarding, feature guidance and troubleshooting; communicate product updates, document reported issues and escalate technical problems or feature requests to the appropriate teams.
  • Use Mixpanel to review application usage and Maestro for UI testing; work with staging/production workflows and AWS-backed CI/CD processes.

Full Stack Developer | Apps on Point Ltd

Dec 2024 – Jan 2026 | Kenya
  • Developed and maintained web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js and Express, building user-facing features and backend integrations.
  • Integrated REST APIs and implemented authentication and access-control patterns using OAuth, JWT and role-based access control.
  • Worked with relational databases and Prisma ORM, tested API behaviour with Postman, and used Git, Docker and CI/CD workflows during development and deployment.
  • Contributed to client websites including Better Life CBO and catherinemuigai.com, and configured a Stalwart mail server on an Ubuntu VPS.

Node.js Web Automation Programmer | Apps on Point Ltd

Mar 2024 – Nov 2024 | Kenya
  • Built Node.js automation scripts for web crawling, data extraction, parsing and structured data processing, including work involving Kenya Law.
  • Developed scripts to reduce repetitive manual tasks and improve consistency in collecting and processing web data.

Full Stack Developer Intern | The Jitu Ltd

May 2023 – Jul 2023 | Kenya
  • Built and tested backend API features using Node.js and Express, including authentication and post/comment functionality.
  • Used Postman to validate endpoints and Git for version control and team collaboration.

Selected Projects

  • Kinga Care — Healthcare application workflows and user-facing features; React Native web experience, API integration and user support.
  • Shifa NCD Care — React web application/PWA supporting chronic-care workflows for healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Better Life CBO — Web project built with Next.js.
  • catherinemuigai.com — Client website built with React/Next.js.

Education

BSc Business Information Technology — Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Graduated December 2024 · Minor: Communication Skills

Additional Experience

  • Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador — Jan 2024–Dec 2024; completed upon graduation.
  • ALX Virtual Assistant Trainee — Aug 2024–Oct 2024; completed virtual-assistance training.