Francis Kialo Mwendwa
Full-Stack Developer
· Technical Writer · Entrepreneur
Building digital products that bridge technology and real-world impact
About Me
I'm a results-driven 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.
As founder of The Writora and SME Manager, I've built production-grade platforms from concept to launch — handling everything from system architecture and database design to payment gateway integration and editorial processes.
Currently advancing my expertise in cybersecurity through ALX Africa while continuing to take on freelance development and writing projects.
Technical Skills
Entrepreneurial Ventures
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
A comprehensive all-in-one business management platform for SMEs across Africa.
- Invoicing & billing, inventory management
- Business performance dashboard & financial reporting
- Designed for non-technical SME owners across East Africa
- Working web application — targeting launch for East Africa market
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.