Available for new projects · Watamu, Kenya

The most
advanced
web engineer

I build fast, conversion-focused digital products that help businesses grow — booking platforms, job boards, and storefronts that actually perform.

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3+Live products
100%Custom code
24hResponse
SEOBuilt-in always
Booking System Live
safaritaxi.co.ke
Live work coastjobs.co.ke safaritaxi.co.ke galotoursandsafaris.com PHP · MySQL · JavaScript · SEO
What I do

How I help your business

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User Experience

Designing digital flows that guide visitors naturally toward the action you need them to take — bookings, enquiries, or purchases.

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Customer Experience

Building trust signals and conversion architecture that turn international visitors who've never met you into paying customers.

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Development

Hand-coded PHP & MySQL systems — booking platforms, job boards, e-commerce stores — that your business owns and can grow with.

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Business Success

SEO architecture, performance optimization, and admin dashboards so you have the tools to manage and grow without depending on a developer.

Digital Product Builder
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System improvements
Performance first
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System analysis
Built to last
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Customer analysis
Conversion-focused
World-class engineering

We design digital products

Implement greater governance and control over your business. I build systems that give you full visibility — booking management, inventory control, customer data — so business owners stay in control at every level.

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System improvements
Performance optimization & caching
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System analysis
Database design & architecture
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Customer analysis
UX research & conversion rate optimization
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What I build

We create new experiences

From booking platforms for tourism operators to job boards for regional employment — I build digital tools that are purpose-built for your market, not repurposed templates.

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E-Commerce improvements
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User Experience improvements
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Mobile-first architecture
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SEO & search visibility
All services
3+
Live products built
Results

Global products management

A team of one — with ten years of collective interest in improving businesses through smart design solutions and precision engineering.

100%
Custom Code
2×
Booking Lift
4.9
Client Score
5 ★
Satisfaction
Clients

What businesses say

★★★★★
Our booking rate went up noticeably after the redesign. Customers regularly comment on how easy it is to book through the new site. It has paid for itself many times over.
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Grace M.
Tourism Operator, Watamu
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Jay understood my business first. He didn't just build a pretty site — he built something that actually helps us get more clients through the door.
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Amir K.
Transport Business, Mombasa
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The SEO work alone was worth it. We started appearing on Google for searches we never ranked for before. Now we get inquiries from people who found us organically.
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Faith W.
E-Commerce Store, Nairobi
Ready?

Your website should bring
customers — not just exist.

Tell me what you're building. I'll come back with clarity on how to make it work and convert.

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Case studies

Work that moves
the needle

Every project started with a business problem. Here's what was built to solve it.

Selected work

Live products

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CoastJobs.co.ke

coastjobs.co.ke
Job PlatformPHPMySQL

A purpose-built job platform for Kenya's coastal counties — connecting employers and candidates through a clean, SEO-optimized interface with employer dashboards and sub-2s load performance.

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SafariTaxi.co.ke

safaritaxi.co.ke
Booking PlatformJSON-LDSEO

Conversion-optimized taxi booking for Mombasa Airport → Watamu. Schema markup, APCu caching, step-by-step booking flow, and a full admin dashboard for the operator.

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Galo Tours & Safaris

galotoursandsafaris.com
TourismTrust-Focused

A trust-first safari website turning international visitors into paying customers — through professional design, clear packages, and a low-friction enquiry flow.

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CoastJobs

coastjobs.co.ke
Job PlatformPHP + MySQLSEO Optimized
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The problem

Kenya's coastal counties had a fragmented job market — employers posting on informal channels, candidates missing opportunities, no dedicated platform serving the region's specific needs.


The solution

A purpose-built job platform for coast Kenya, designed for speed, clarity, and search discoverability. Candidates find and apply without friction; employers manage postings through a clean dashboard.

Features built

  • Clean job listing and filtering interface
  • Employer posting and management dashboard
  • SEO-optimized job pages for search visibility
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • Application tracking system
  • Regional targeting for coast counties
  • Sub-2s page load performance
PHPMySQLJavaScriptSEOUX Design

Safari Taxi Kenya

safaritaxi.co.ke
Booking PlatformTourismPHP + MySQL
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The problem

Tourists arriving at Mombasa Airport needed reliable transport to Watamu and Malindi. Existing operators had no online presence and required phone calls to book — friction that cost bookings before they started.


The solution

A conversion-focused booking platform built specifically for the route. Clear pricing, seamless booking flow, international trust signals, and a full admin dashboard for the operator.

Features built

  • Step-by-step booking flow with price calculator
  • Vehicle type selection with pricing tiers
  • Full admin dashboard with booking management
  • Server-side validation and duplicate detection
  • JSON-LD schema for rich search results
  • FAQPage schema for Google featured snippets
  • APCu caching for performance optimization
PHPMySQLJavaScriptJSON-LDSEOAdmin Dashboard

Galo Tours & Safaris

galotoursandsafaris.com
Tourism WebsiteTrust-FocusedPHP + MySQL
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The problem

A safari operator with a strong local reputation had no digital presence matching their service quality. International visitors couldn't verify trust, view packages clearly, or book without a phone call.


The solution

A professionally designed tourism website built to establish credibility, showcase experiences compellingly, and reduce booking friction for internationally minded visitors who need to trust before they commit.

Features built

  • Premium tourism-focused design language
  • Safari package showcase with clear pricing
  • Booking enquiry system with admin panel
  • Trust signals: reviews, certifications, gallery
  • Mobile-optimized for international visitors
  • SEO-structured content architecture
  • WhatsApp booking integration
PHPMySQLJavaScriptUX DesignTourism
Next step

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Services

What I build
& why it matters

Every service is tied to a real business outcome — not just deliverables, but measurable results.

Custom Website Development
Hand-coded, performant, yours entirely

No templates, no drag-and-drop limitations. Every line of code serves a purpose. Built with PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL for robust, scalable results that your business owns and can grow with over time.

Business impact

A website that reflects your brand quality and converts visitors into paying customers.

Booking & Reservation Systems
Frictionless flows, more confirmed bookings

Most businesses lose bookings because the process is too complicated. I build systems that are simple for customers and powerful for your team — dashboards, confirmation flows, and smart validation included.

Business impact

Fewer abandoned bookings. More customers completing the checkout process.

SEO Architecture
Technical SEO built into the structure

SEO that works starts in the code — semantic HTML, proper heading hierarchy, JSON-LD structured data, meta optimization, and page speed. Search visibility built from day one, not added later.

Business impact

Organic visibility for searches that bring paying customers to your door.

Tourism & Safari Websites
Convert visitors who've never met you

Tourism websites have one job: turn a stranger who's never met you into someone who trusts you enough to book an experience. I build specifically for that high-stakes challenge — credibility-first, conversion-focused.

Business impact

More international bookings from visitors who convert online without calling first.

Job Platforms & Directories
Regional platforms built for real function

Custom-built job platforms with posting management, applicant tracking, filtering, and SEO-optimized listing pages — designed to serve a specific market with depth, not compete globally on breadth.

Business impact

A monetizable, scalable platform asset for your region or niche market.

Admin Dashboards & Backends
Full operational control for your team

Business owners shouldn't need a developer to manage daily operations. I build clean admin interfaces for managing bookings, inventory, users, content, and reports — designed to be used confidently, not feared.

Business impact

Reduced overhead and faster response to customer activity.

E-Commerce & Product Stores
Stores built for browsers who become buyers

Custom e-commerce builds — full control over the buying experience. Product management, cart systems, order tracking, and payment integration without the WooCommerce overhead.

Business impact

A store that converts through superior UX and genuine trust signals.

Frequently asked

Project timelines depend on complexity. A landing page can be live in 1–2 weeks. A full website with booking system and admin dashboard typically takes 4–8 weeks. I give you a clear timeline at the start of every project.
Yes. While based in Kenya's coastal region, I work remotely with businesses across East Africa and internationally. Most communication happens via WhatsApp and email.
The more context, the better the outcome. I'll ask about your business goals, target customer, current site if any, what you want visitors to do, and your timeline and budget.
Yes. Ongoing maintenance packages cover updates, bug fixes, content changes, and performance monitoring. Businesses that want a reliable technical partner after launch can work with me on a retainer basis.
Typically 50% upfront to begin and 50% on delivery. For larger projects, milestone-based payments may be structured. All terms are agreed in writing before any work begins.
Yes — and often that's the highest-ROI engagement. If your site has traffic but low conversions, a strategic redesign focused on UX and conversion architecture can dramatically improve results.

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About

The engineer
behind the work

Software engineer, web strategist, and digital product builder — based on Kenya's coast.

My approach

I build websites that help businesses grow

I'm a software engineer and web strategist based in Kenya's coastal region. I've been building digital systems for businesses across East Africa — from tourism operators and transport companies to job platforms and e-commerce stores.

Most developers build what they're asked to build. I ask a different question first: what does this website need to do for your business? That question changes everything about how I design, what I build, and how I measure success.

My work sits at the intersection of code, psychology, and business strategy. I care deeply about why users behave the way they do on websites — what makes them trust, hesitate, or take action.

My stack is PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. I'm particularly focused on SEO architecture, performance optimization, and conversion rate engineering — the three disciplines that most directly connect a website to revenue.

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Revenue is the metric that matters

I measure success by whether my work helps businesses make more money — not by how it looks in my portfolio.

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Psychology shapes every technical decision

Understanding why customers trust, hesitate, or act makes me a more effective engineer than any technical credential alone.

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Systems built for the long term

Maintainable, documented code that businesses can grow on — not patches held together with urgency and good intentions.

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Let's build something
that converts

Tell me about your business. I'll come back with clarity on how to make it happen.

Get in touch

Prefer to reach out directly? Here's where to find me.

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+254 712 661 995
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Based in
Watamu, Kilifi County
Kenya's Coastal Region · Working globally

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