Hey, I'm Paul Murithi
Backend Developer focused on FinTech & Distributed Systems
Mount Kenya University, Meru, Kenya
IT tudent building production-style systems.
Currently exploring how real software handles transactions, failures, concurrency, and scale, with a growing focus on FinTech infrastructure and distributed backend systems.
Academic & Certifications
BSc in Information Technology
Mount Kenya University (MKU)
2025 - 2027
Continuing the academic journey with projects focused on cloud, APIs, and ML.
Diploma in Computer Science
Technical University of Mombasa
2021 - 2024
Graduated with Distinction. Focused on algorithms, systems programming, and software engineering best practices.
Software Engineering
ALX Africa
Verified
Completed ALX’s 12-Month Software Engineering Program specializing in Back-End Development.
Tech Stack & Skills
Python
FastAPI
Docker
CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
OpenAI API / GPT
React
System Design
Featured Projects
Sim-Pesa
An Open Source Payment Gateway Simulator
SokoFlow
WhatsApp-First Inventory Bot
Sheria-Chatbot
An AI-Powered Legal Advisor Chatbot for Kenyan Law
Learning Reflections
Let’s Build Something Together
I’m always open to internships, collaborations, and exciting tech projects. If you’d like to connect, feel free to drop me a message!