Francis Kialo Mwendwa
Full-Stack Developer
· Technical Writer · Entrepreneur
Building digital products that bridge technology and real-world impact
About Me
I'm an IT professional and entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) from The East African University, Nairobi.
I specialise in full-stack web development with Laravel and PHP, and complement my technical work with over three years of freelance technical writing, producing documentation, IT guides, and analytical content for global clients.
I'm the founder and lead developer of The Writora, a live independent publishing platform with subscription payments through M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and cards, and Merqio POS, a business management platform for African SMEs currently in active development. I handle everything from system architecture and database design to payment integration and editorial processes.
I've completed ALX Africa's Cybersecurity programme, covering offensive security, defensive operations, and governance, as well as its Virtual Assistant programme. I continue to take on freelance development and writing projects.
Technical Skills
Entrepreneurial Ventures
A multi-tenant point-of-sale and business management platform built for Kenyan SMEs. It covers sales, inventory, invoicing, payroll, and accounting in one system, with native M-Pesa payments and KRA eTIMS tax compliance. Supports multi-store organizations, staff roles with two-factor security, an offline-capable POS, and a customer portal.
- M-Pesa STK Push, C2B and B2C payments via the Safaricom Daraja API
- Multi-tenant architecture with organizations, multiple stores, and role-based access
- Offline-capable POS as a Progressive Web App with background sync
- KRA eTIMS integration and VAT returns for Kenyan tax compliance
- Full payroll with PAYE, NSSF, housing levy, HELB deductions, and P9 forms
- Inventory management with variants, batches, serial numbers, bundles, and stock transfers
- Invoicing, quotes, credit notes, purchase orders, and supplier payments
- Customer portal, loyalty program, coupons, and online storefront with QR ordering
- Two-factor authentication with sudo mode for sensitive actions
- Enterprise REST API with token auth, plus webhooks
- 150+ database migrations, 110+ models, and an automated test suite
- English and Swahili localization
An independent global digital publishing platform for journalism, deep analysis, and creative writing — built from scratch and running live.
- Full user auth, author management & article publishing workflows
- Subscription & newsletter management system
- Multi-gateway payments: M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Visa/Mastercard via Paystack
- Editorial standards and content verification processes
Work Experience
- Consistently delivering high-quality technical content for clients across diverse industries
- Technical articles, software documentation, IT guides, research reports, and analytical write-ups
- Long-term client relationships through reliable delivery and technical accuracy
- Researching emerging technologies and presenting findings in accessible formats
- Custom web and software solutions using Laravel, Bootstrap, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Technical writing alongside development: system docs, user guides, technical specifications
- Full project lifecycle: requirements gathering → design → development → testing → deployment
- Expertise in database design, API integration, and responsive web design
- Exceptional customer service achieving consistent sales targets
- Managed inventory and stock control with accurate record-keeping
- Processed transactions via POS systems with high accuracy
Education & Certifications
Get in Touch
Open to freelance web development, technical writing contracts, and full-time opportunities. Whether you need a full-stack developer, a clear technical writer, or both — let's talk.