• 🌱 I am passionate about programming, solving problems, and continuous learning of new techniques and technologies

• 🍀I value great teamwork and collaboration

• 🌺 I am an active organiser and volunteer in tech communities

• ❓ Ask me about anything related to Elixir, Phoenix, Phoenix Liveview, Ecto, and Databases

• Languages & Frameworks: Elixir, Erlang, Phoenix, Phoenix LiveView, OTP, Javascript

• Databases: PostgreSQL, Ecto, MySQL

• Infrastructure & Tools: Oban, AWS, Heroku, CI/CD

• Development Practices: Test-Driven Development, API Development

• Soft Skills: Communication, Problem-Solving, Autonomy

I enjoy sharing knowledge about Elixir, backend engineering, distributed systems, and software development best practices. Here are some of my talks:

1. Scaling Applications with Elixir & OTP
📍 Podii Tech Talk – Watch here

• Discussed how to build highly scalable and fault-tolerant applications using OTP.
• Explored real-world examples of Elixir in production.
• Here is the link to blog post - https://dev.to/jackline_kaunda/phoenix-liveview-bringing-real-time-magic-to-the-web-4glo

2. Distributed Systems in Elixir
📍 ElixirConf Africa – Watch here

• Covered process supervision, fault tolerance, and message passing in Elixir.

3. Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Tech 📍 Arm Developer Program - Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Into Tech

I'm passionate about giving back to the tech community through mentorship and event organization:

• 👩‍💻 Women Tech Makers Ambassador – Supporting and empowering women in tech in Kisumu.
• 🎤 GDG Kisumu Organizer – Hosting and coordinating tech events, meetups, and workshops.
• 🚀 ElixirConf Africa Organizer – Helping bring together Elixir enthusiasts across the continent.

If you're interested in collaborating on events, speaking at meetups, or mentoring, feel free to reach out!

Here are some cool projects I've worked on:

1. Payroll Management System 🏢

• Built a scalable payroll processing system using Elixir, Phoenix, and PostgreSQL.
• Optimized performance and ensured compliance with international banking standards.

2. M-Pesa Payment Integration 💰

• Developed an M-Pesa API integration for seamless mobile money transactions.
• Improved payment processing efficiency for local businesses.

3. Client Onboarding System 📝

• Built a multi-country client onboarding system for financial services.
• Ensured secure data extraction and processing for payroll operations.

Check out more projects on my GitHub!

• 📧 Email: wayua212@gmail.com
• 💼 LinkedIn: Jackline Kaunda

🚀 Let's build something amazing together!